Larry Seal v. Charles Blalock & Sons

Case Number
E2001-00050-SC-WCM-CV
In this workers' compensation case, we are asked to determine whether the trial court erred in awarding benefits for a 93% vocational disability to the body as a whole. The employer contends that compensation should be limited to an award for loss of a scheduled member. After reviewing the record and applicable authority, we conclude that the evidence preponderates against the trial court's award of benefits for disability to the body as a whole; accordingly, we modify the judgment of the trial court to provide for an award of 100% disability to the leg. Additionally, we find no error in the trial court's admission of the physical therapist's testimony.
Authoring Judge
Justice Adolpho A. Birch, Jr.
Originating Judge
Kindall T. Lawson
Case Name
Larry Seal v. Charles Blalock & Sons
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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