Court Overturns Denial of PPD Award for Worker With History of Severe Hip Issues

The New Mexico Court of Appeals overturned a denial of permanent partial disability benefits to a worker with a history of severe hip problems for an injury from falling from the third step of a ladder. Case: Molinar v. Larry Reetz Construction, No. 35,219, 08/17/2017, published. Facts: Jaime Molinar injured his right hip in 2002. He underwent surgery for the installation of hip screws and a side plate. After recovering from this procedure, Molinar began working for Larry Reetz Construction. In November 2006, Molinar began to complain of pain in his leg. His doctor noted that he had "...