Dyson v. Pen Mar Co., Inc.

Joseph Dyson, an illiterate laborer 47 years of age, fell from a freight car and injured his head on August 17, 1945, while working for the Pen Mar Co., Inc. He was paid compensation for temporary total disability up to February 8, 1946, when he returned to work and worked intermittently through that month. His previous work record had been good. Upon his request, a hearing was scheduled for April 11, 1946 to determine the nature and extent of his injuries. On that date Dyson and the attorney for the insurer informed Commissioner Koon that they had agreed to a final compromise and settlement…