The injured worker suffered a work injury on 10/3/2012 to her gait, lumbar spine, and left lower extremity while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Oak Valley Management Services which settled by compromise and release for $850,000 on 7/23/2020.
Following the settlement of workers compensation, her prior attorney filed for SIBTF benefits. The applicant had preexisting health conditions including psych, cervical spine, and migraines. When her prior attorney was not able to make headway on her SIBTF, the applicant was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to continue handling her SIBTF case.
After years of thorough discovery and multiple court hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure an award of 100% disability for the injured worker against SIBTF. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $56,488.43 and weekly benefits of $199.38 increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The award has a present estimated value of $600,000.00 based on life expectancy.