Linderman v. Kirkland's Restaurant

O’CONNELL, Justice.

Petitioner, on the sixth day of employment as a waitress for the respondent restaurant, slipped and wrenched her back. She was given extended treatment by her attending doctor, an osteopathic physician, and by osteopathic surgeons. She was examined by a neurosurgeon and by a psychiatrist.

The respondent and the carrier paid all medical bills and paid temporary total disability on the basis of an average weekly wage of $32 until petitioner reached maximum benefit of medical treatment. The respondent and its carrier refused to pay any sums for permanent disability. Petitioner…