Mengel v. Industrial Commission

CASE, Judge.

This matter is before us by writ of certiorari to review the lawfulness of a decision upon hearing and findings and award denying petitioner compensation from and after 4 December 1970.

In March 1970 the petitioner suffered an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. The injury occurred when a truck, driven by the petitioner, jackknifed. As a result of the accident, petitioner’s left ear was partially torn off and he sustained a fracture of the cervical spine. The ear amputation resulted in permanent disfigurement and because of continued back problems petitioner…