Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co. v. James

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Sampson

Affirming.

The question for decision upon this appeal is, whether an injury resulting in the loss of a leg, even though the leg is not amputated, should be compensated for under the specific schedule set forth in section 4899, Kentucky Statutes (workmen’s compensation); or, whether the award should be regulated as to amount under the last paragraph of that section of the statute, which reads:

“In all other cases of permanent partial disability, including any disfigurement which will impair the future usefulness or occupational opportunities of the…