Roberts v. Wofford Beach Hotel

HOBSON, Justice.

In the course of her employment, on April 11, 1951, appellant injured her right arm by contact with a live electric wire. She had several periods of hospitalization, and extensive medical treatment by Dr. White, a physician of her employer’s selection. Dr. White called in Dr. Haverfield, a nerve specialist, who examined the patient and submitted a report. Compensation benefits were paid until January 3, 1952, when they were discontinued. Appellant later filed a claim for an increased weekly rate of compensation, benefits for permanent partial disability, medical bills and…