Florida College v. Wilsher

ERVIN, Judge.

The only colorable issue in this workmen’s compensation case concerns the manner in which permanent disability benefits from two successive industrial accidents are to be paid when there are different carriers responsible for payment of the benefits attributable to each accident. The application and interpretation of Section 440.-15(5)(b), Florida Statutes (1977), is required.

Claimant and appellee Arlin Wilsher worked for appellant Florida College from 1973 to 1978, during which period he suffered two compensable industrial accidents. He suffered a back injury in 1975. Reaching…