Murray v. Department of Labor & Industries

In April, 1924, the respondent suffered an accident resulting in the fracture of both legs above the knees, and filed a claim for compensation with the department. The claim was allowed, and respondent was classified as having temporary total disability, and was paid at the rate of sixty-five dollars per month. In May, 1926, the respondent was reclassified as having permanent partial disability equalling forty-five degrees. In March, 1928, respondent made application for a rehearing of his case and, at the instance of the department, was examined by the chief medical examiner of the…