Stebbins Engineering & Mfg. Co. v. White

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County awarded the employee permanent and total disability benefits arising out of an on-the-job injury. The employer appeals, through able counsel, contending that the trial court erred in finding that the employee was permanently and totally disabled. Additionally, the employer argues that a credit is due for the post-injury wages paid to the employee.

The record reveals, when viewed under the appropriate standard of review, that the employee was forty-three years old. He has a sixth grade education and is almost illiterate.…