The injured worker suffered a work injury on 7/20/2015 to his cervical spine, lumbar spine, right hip and right knee while working as a Customer Representative at Prudential Overall Supply which settled by stipulations at 59% permanent disability on 08/25/2021.
After the settlement of workers compensation, his prior attorney filed for SIBTF benefits on 12/01/2022. The applicant had preexisting health conditions including right foot, right foot sensory neuropathy, left foot sensory neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and hypothyroidism. The applicant was referred to Silberman & Lam, LLP to continue handling his case.
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. The injured worker was entitled to back benefits of $102,701 and weekly benefits of $515.75 increasing each year plus cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The award has a present estimated value of $600,000 based on life expectancy.
