Worker Struck by Vehicle Gets PTD Benefits

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for his injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Case: Matter of Arias v. U.S. Concrete Inc., No. 532731, 10/07/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Danny Arias worked for U.S. Concrete Inc. He filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging he had sustained injuries to his right arm, head, face, jaw, ear and tooth as the result of being struck by a vehicle at work in December 2016. Arias established his entitlement to benefits for injuries to his neck, back and right shoulder. H...