Hall v. Travelers Insurance Co.

HOOD, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation suit instituted by Kenneth F. Hall against Travelers Insurance Company, the latter being the insurer of plaintiff’s employer, Gulf Machine Shop. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, awarding him compensation benefits based on total and permanent disability. Defendant has appealed.

The issues to be determined are whether plaintiff is totally and permanently disabled, and whether the sum awarded to him for medical expenses is excessive.

Hall sustained injuries to his neck and back on August 14, 1967, during the course of his…