Bell v. Zurich American Insurance Co.

OPINION

Opinion By

Chief Justice THOMAS.

Appellant Bettie Bell raises two issues in this appeal from a judgment in a workers’ compensation case involving the impairment rating governing appellant Bell’s claim for benefits. Bell generally contends the trial court erred in granting the partial summary judgment in favor of appellee Zurich American Insurance Company. We affirm the judgment in part and reverse the judgment in part and render judgment that Bell’s impairment rating is 10 percent.

Background

Bell sustained a compensable injury to the lower back while in the course of her employment. Her…