Walsh v. Glen Alden Coal Co.

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

Appellant contends that the award of compensation for a period of seventy-five weeks for facial disfigurement, under section 306-c of the Compensation Act as amended May 20, 1921, P. L. 966, is excessive.

Claimant was injured December 13, 1926, suffering a fracture of the left femur and contused laceration of the left side of his face. Permanent facial discoloration below the left eye and about the eyelid resulted. He was eighteen years of age at the time. A compensation agreement providing for payment for total disability (beginning December 23, 1926) was made and approved;…