Evidence of Skull Fractures Doesn't Prove Existence of Brain Injury

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed an award of permanent disability benefits to a worker for a brain injury after he suffered an impact to his face, causing multiple skull fractures. Case: Multi-Craft Contractors v. Yousey, No. CV-16-565, 03/08/2017, published. Facts: Rick Yousey suffered serious injuries to his head and face while working for Multi-Craft Contractors, including fractures of the cheekbones, nose, sinuses, jaw and orbital bone. Multi-Craft accepted his injuries as compensable but contested Yousey's claims that he was permanently disabled. Procedural history: The...