Owens v. Herndon

I am in agreement with Mr. Justice Brailsford that the order of the circuit court should be reversed, but think the cause should be remanded to the Commission for further proceedings and findings in accordance with the views hereinafter expressed.

Certain additional facts, in my view, warrant mention. The finding of the Commission of a “permanent physical impairment of 30% of his whole body” is supported by the testimony of the orthopedic surgeon to whom claimant was referred shortly after his injury. Claimant’s testimony as to his present condition, including losing an average of three days a…