Whittle v. Tango Transport

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Ruben Whittle appeals the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission’s decision that he suffered no compen-sable injury to his back as a result of a truck accident. Whittle argues that the evidence was sufficient to meet his burden of proof to establish that he suffered a compensable injury. We find reversible error and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2. Whittle was employed as a truck driver for Tango Transport. On April 17, 2009, Whittle suffered an on-the-job injury when his truck was struck from…