Construction Worker Gets TTD Award for Closed Period Following Back Injury

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits for a closed period to a construction worker with a back injury. Case: Bradford v. Stracener Brothers Construction Corp., No. CV-20-634, 09/01/2021, published. Facts: Chester Bradford worked for the Stracener Brothers Construction Corp. On May 11, 2017, Bradford was putting up siding when a strong gust of wind caught the large section he was carrying. Bradford’s back twisted, and he experienced immediate pain. Bradford reported the incident to his supervisor, and on May 19, 2017, Dr. Ronald Smit...