W. W. Dyar Sons, Inc. v. Cochran

This is a workers' compensation case. Jerry Cochran sustained an on-the-job injury while employed by W.W. Dyar Sons, Inc., on September 13, 1993. Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court found Cochran to be permanently and totally disabled and unable to pursue gainful employment, and it awarded benefits accordingly.

The employer appeals, raising three issues: (1) Whether the trial court erred in rendering a judgment that awarded workers' compensation benefits, yet failed to make a specific finding of loss of earning capacity; (2) whether the trial court erred in finding that…