Siens v. Industrial Commission

The claimant, John Siens, was injured on October 27, 1976, when his shotgun accidentally discharged, injuring him in the right leg. He filed an application for adjustment of a claim with the Industrial Commission. After a hearing, the arbitrator entered an award of $108.30 per week for a period of 45 3/7 weeks for temporary total disability, and $86.10 per week for 150 weeks for 75% permanent loss of the use of claimant’s right leg. The claimant has been paid $2,178 on account of the injury. Additionally, the arbitrator awarded the claimant $13,386 in medical expenses. The Industrial…