Hardin Sign Co. v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, James T. Hughes, filed an application for adjustment of claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act) (111. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for an injury to his left arm which he alleges arose out of and in the course of his employment with Hardin Sign Company (Hardin). After a hearing before an arbitrator on December 11, 1978, claimant was awarded temporary total disability in the amount of $231.42 per week for 82 weeks (111. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.8(b)), reasonable and necessary medical expenses (111. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 48, par. 138.8(a)), and $231.42…