Coleman v. Prosser Packers, Inc.

In this workmen's compensation case, it is not disputed that the claimant was injured August 17, 1973, when she slipped and fell while at work at defendant's place of business. Plaintiff received her first treatment from Dr. Axford of Prosser, Washington, who diagnosed her condition as a lumbar disc syndrome. He treated her in the hospital with bed rest, traction and pain medication. After her release from the hospital, he treated her with physical therapy, pain medication, and low voltage muscle stimulation. When the pain continued, the plaintiff was referred to Dr. Romano in Seattle for…