Judge Errs in Overturning Noncompensability for Cervical Spine Injury

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a judge erred in overturning a determination that a worker’s cervical spine injuries were not related to his 2008 fall from scaffolding. Case: Padco Contracting Inc. v. Hernandez, No. A21A0902, 07/19/2021, published. Facts: Lorenzo Hernandez sustained injuries in August 2018 when he fell from scaffolding while working for Padco Contracting Inc. Hernandez began receiving temporary total disability benefits, and his condition was ultimately accepted as catastrophic. Hernandez saw multiple doctors and was treated for injuries to his left lower extr...