TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION v. Rubush

RENFRO, Justice.

Based on jury findings of total and permanent disability, judgment was entered for appellee Rubush against appellant Texas Employers’ Insurance Association.

In the past appellee had done both manual labor and clerical work. For eighteen months preceding his injury he was a laborer for Tasty Pie Co., loading, moving and unloading racks. While engaged in that work he broke his hip as a result of a fall. Following an operation he was on crutches, then a cane, then resumed use of crutches and was still using crutches at time of trial. Expert medical testimony offered by appellee…