BROADSPIRE, A Crawford etc. v. James E. Jones

The focus in this workers’ compensation case is an award of twelve hours per day of on-call attendant care payable to the wife of the claimant, James E. Jones, who was injured in a paper mill accident in 1981, resulting in his permanent disabilities and an inability to return to work. The Employer/Carrier (E/C) appeals, arguing that the order is deficient because it was based on an inapplicable causation standard and that the amount of the on-call care is insupportable on the record presented. We affirm on the causation issue, but reverse and remand on the on-call award issue.

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The basic facts…