The injured worker sustained an industrial injury with cumulative trauma from 10/13/2010, to 10/13/2011, affecting his lower extremities, back, and foot while working as a groundman maintenance worker at Winton School District. This injury was settled by stipulation for 60% permanent disability on 1/22/2021.
After settling his workers’ compensation case with another firm the applicant was then referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to pursue the SIBTF claim on 3/22/2023.
The injured worker had preexisting conditions, including respiratory disease, diabetes, hypertension, GERD, and psychological issues. After thorough discovery and court proceedings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured a 100% disability award from the SIBTF.
The applicant was awarded back benefits totaling $87,067 and ongoing weekly benefits of $798, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the present value of this award is estimated to exceed $600,000.
