Lawler Mobile Homes v. Hinkle

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee sought workmen's compensation benefits from her employer. The trial court found the employee to be "totally and permanently disabled" and awarded her benefits. In addition, the trial court awarded lump sum attorney fees and allowed the employer a credit for earlier sums recovered by the employee in a prior tort action.

The employer through able counsel, who has favored this court with an excellent brief, appeals and we affirm.

The employer raises two issues. The employer first contends that the trial court erred in awarding lump sum attorney…