Cochran v. Bill's Trucking, Inc.

Hannon, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

On May 6,1998, Jim R. Cochran filed suit against his former employer, Bill’s Trucking, Inc. (Bill’s), for workers’ compensation benefits for injuries Cochran sustained in an accident which happened in 1996. Bill’s had paid Cochran considerable benefits, but not all to which he claimed to be entitled. The trial judge found in favor of Cochran and awarded, inter alia, temporary partial disability benefits, a small penalty for late payment of benefits, attorney fees, and vocational rehabilitation services. Bill’s appealed to a review panel of the Workers’ Compensation…