Denoux v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

EDWARDS, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellee sued for workmen’s compensation benefits alleging total arid permanent disability. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff-appel-lee, awarding benefits of $49.00 per week, not to exceed 500 weeks, and medical expenses and costs. This appeal followed.

Appellant primarily contends that the lower court erred in holding that appellee's disability is total and permanent within the intendment of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The issues presented are (1) whether appellee is a skilled worker; (2) if so, whether he is able to continue in his…