A janitor sustained an industrial injury on 06/13/2013 while working at PBC Holding Corp, this affected his cervical and left shoulder. This injury was settled by compromise and release for $145,000 on 11/8/19.
Following the workers compensation settlement with another firm, the injured worker was then referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to file for the subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF). The applicant had preexisting health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, GERD bilateral hands/wrist, psych, and headaches.
After a couple of hearings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully obtained an award of 100% disability against SIBTF on 10/21/2024. As a result, the injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $30,786.08 and ongoing weekly benefits of $104.40 which increase each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value of $200,000.
