State Compensation Fund v. Cramer

HAIRE, Judge.

This case is before the Court by writ of certiorari to review an award of total permanent disability benefits to the respondent-employee. 1

The respondent-employee is a former electric lineman who lost portions of his left arm and right leg by amputation due to an industrial accident. In spite of the seriousness of his injuries, he has been able to return to work for the petitioning employer as an estimator earning $650.00 per month. His pre-injury average monthly wage as a lineman was fixed by the Commission at the statutory maximum of $1,000.00 per month.

Under the provisions of…