Injured Worker v. New Directions for Youth, SIBTF

Practice Area: Workers Compensation
Date: 05/18/24
Outcome: SIBTF award for 100% disability (Estimated value in excess of $950,000)

The injured worker suffered a work-related injury on 11/2/2015 to his left ankle while working as a Counselor at New Direction for Youth which settled by compromise and release for $122,000 on 08/25/2021.

After the settlement of workers compensation, his prior attorney filed for SIBTF benefits on 8/22/2019. The applicant was later referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to continue handling his complex SIBTF case. The applicant had preexisting health conditions in his right shoulder, left shoulder, right elbow, lumbar spine, and severe cardiomyopathy.

After thorough litigations and multiple court hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability for the injured worker against SIBTF on 5/18/2024. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $59,212.29 and weekly benefits of $584.33 less SSDI offsets, increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The award has a present estimated value of $950,000.00 based on life expectancy.