Claim of Snyder v. Wickwire Spencer Steel Co.

Claimant in this case is the widow of a deceased employee. During the latter’s lifetime his right hand was injured as the result of an industrial accident. He filed a claim for workmen’s compensation. Before an award was made he was killed as the result of another industrial accident. Claimant has received two awards: one for death benefits, and a post mortem schedule award for the loss of use of her husband’s right hand which he suffered in his lifetime as a consequence of his first accident. The employer and its insurance carrier appeal from the post mortem schedule award.

Appellants argue…