Hendricks v. Patterson

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case the question is whether there is sufficient competent evidence to support the finding that claimant’s condition changed from 75% partial disability. to total disability. If. this finding is justified our hand is stayed. Mallory v. Pittsburgh Coal Co., 162 Pa. Superior Ct. 541, 58 A. 2d 804.

Claimant was injured while employed by defendant when he fell from a ladder on August 23, 1938, and fractured the neck of the femur of his left hip. He was hospitalized until December 8, 1938 and remained in bed at home until February 22,1939. For a…