Linger v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc.

Claimant sustained injuries to his left arm and neck in two separate accidents occurring in April 1977 and October 1977 while employed as a driver by Anchor Motor Freight, Inc., which resulted in an award at the maximum statutory rate of $95 a week for a permanent partial disability, apportioned equally between the two accidents (see, Workers’ Compensation Law § 15 [6] [b]). Continental Casualty Company was the carrier on both claims. On November 4, 1980, while employed as a driver for Coventry Leasing Corporation earning $315 a week, claimant sustained a compensable back injury resulting in…