Bailey v. Smelser Oil & Gas, Inc.

HIGHTOWER, Judge.

In this worker’s compensation suit, an employer and its insurance carrier appeal a hearing officer’s award of continuing disability benefits, all medical expenses, and attorney’s fees. Although it is undisputed that claimant sustained a job-related injury in early 1990, the primary issue concerns whether any disability extended past August 3, 1990. For the reasons hereinafter expressed, we reverse.

PACTS

Frank Bailey, on February 7, 1990, while driving a gas truck for Smelser Oil & Gas, suffered injuries when his vehicle jackknifed as he attempted to avoid a collision. Shortly…