GLOVER BY CAUTHEN v. Suitt Const. Co.

Waller, Justice:

The sole issue in this Worker’s Compensation case is whether lump sum attorney’s fees may be awarded when an injured employee is awarded lifetime benefits. We hold that they may and, accordingly, affirm the ruling of the trial court.

FACTS

Respondent, Thurmond Glover (Glover), suffered permanent brain damage when he fell from a 12’ ladder while working as a laborer for Appellant, Suitt Construction Co. (Employer). He was found totally and permanently disabled by the Single Commissioner and, due to his physical brain damage, 1 was awarded lifetime benefits of $146.67 per week.…