Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Industrial Accident Commission

The Industrial Accident Commission determined that respondent Joe Serafín was entitled to a 3214 per cent permanent disability rating by reason of the condition of his right hand which was the result of an industrial injury. The sole contention is that the evidence is insufficient to support that rating.

The employee, a carpenter, was examined by Dr. Duggan, acting assistant medical director of the commission, on January 6,1947, and an informal rating of 8% per cent permanent disability was made. The employee filed an application for adjustment of claim in March, 1947. In that proceeding the…