Champagne v. Department of Labor & Industries

While engaged in extrahazardous employment May 1, 1940, Ray J. Champagne was struck by a falling tree. As a result of that accident, both bones of the victim’s left leg about halfway between the knee and the ankle were fractured. He also suffered a chip fracture of the front surface of a vertebrae in the base of his neck.

Champagne was afforded necessary medical treatment and hospitalization for his injuries and paid time loss from date of accident to May 14, 1941. His claim was closed by order of the supervisor of industrial insurance May 23, 1941, with payment of 15.6 degrees for permanent…