Transport Motor Express, Inc. v. Finn

J., and WILHOIT, J., join, concurring in the result.

I agree with the decision in this case. I disagree only with that portion of the opinion which discusses “lost wages. Step 2(a) dealing with “lost wages” has no part in the computation of income benefits, and the claimant would not have been entitled to 100% of lost wages had he cross-appealed.

Lost wages are important for the purpose of determining whether there is disability and, if so, the degree of disability. However, 100% of lost wages should not be awarded as income benefits under the workmen’s compensation act. To award 100% of lost…