Worker Gets PTD for Loss of Vision, Additional PPD for Nonschedule Injuries

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for the loss of use of the eyes, plus additional permanent partial disability benefits for other nonschedule injuries. Case: The American Coal Co. v. IWCC, No. 23-MR-12, 05/31/2024, published. Facts: David McCain Jr. worked as a coal miner. In November 2016, he was working for The American Coal Co. when he got caught between a 20-ton piece of equipment and a coal block. McCain lost consciousness and was flown to a hospital. He underwent several surgeries, including a colon resectio...