Bradford Supply Co. v. Industrial Commission

An arbitrator of the Industrial Commission of Illinois found that Robert C. Helm had suffered the permanent and complete loss of his left leg and left arm in the course of his employment by the Bradford Supply Company. The claimant, Helm, was given an award for complete disability, which, under a provision of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, qualified him for a pension for life in an annual sum of $2,850. (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1967, ch. 48, par. 138 — 8(f).) The arbitrator’s finding was confirmed by the Industrial Commission and the circuit court of Douglas County affirmed the decision of the…