Court Upholds SLU Award for Amputation of Worker's Fingers

A New York appellate court upheld a 42% schedule loss of use award to a worker who suffered the partial amputation of three fingers on his right hand. Case: Haven v. F&F Custom Construction, No. 524590, 10/11/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Troy Haven suffered an injury to his right hand in January 2013 that resulted in the partial amputation of three fingers. The Workers' Compensation Board awarded him benefits based on a 42% schedule loss of use of his right hand. Haven requested reconsideration or full board review, but both requests were denied. Analysis: The App...