Appeals Panel Upholds PTD Award for Worker With Long History of Injuries

The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel upheld an award for permanent total disability benefits for a worker with a long history of injuries, as well as the apportionment of liability for the award between the worker’s employer and the state Second Injury Fund. Case: Jeffers v. Armstrong Wood Products, No. E2017-00499-SC-R3-WC, 10/24/2017, published. Facts: James Estel Jeffers began working at Hartco, a predecessor to Armstrong Wood Products, in 1986. He injured his back while at work in 1991. After surgery, Jeffers returned to work....