A worker from Victoria Post Acute Care suffered work-related injury with cumulative trauma from 1/1/2020 to 3/17/2020 while working. This was settled by compromise and release for $103,000 on 12/12/2023.
After the settlement of his workers compensation, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed for a subsequent injury benefits trust fund (SIBTF) as the applicant suffered prior health conditions such as anemia, visual issues, cervical spine, right shoulder, right knee, left knee, and urogenital system.
Later, Silberman & Lam, LLP was able to secure the award of 100% disability against SIBTF; with this, the injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $20,867.24 and ongoing weekly benefits of $252.46, increasing annually with cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). On average life expectancy, the award has an estimated present value over $200,000.
