Worker Hit by Tree Limb Gets No Benefits for Damaged Teeth

The Delaware Superior Court upheld the denial of benefits for damage to a worker’s lower teeth. Case: Peed v. Essential Staffing Inc., No. S25A-06-001 RHR, 01/27/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Craig Peed worked for Essential Staffing Inc. He suffered multiple injuries in February 2012 while performing tree trimming services through Essential when a limb fell and hit him on the head. Essential paid Peed total disability benefits and covered his medical treatment. Part of Peed’s compensation was for injuries to his upper teeth numbered five through eight. Peed&rsq...