Fegles Power Co. v. Baggett

NIMMONS, Judge.

The employer and its carrier appeal from a final order awarding claimant permanent total disability (PTD) benefits and denying their claim for apportionment. We affirm.

On July 20, 1980, the claimant sustained an on-the-job injury when a forklift he was driving blew a tire causing him to be thrown over the front of the hood. He sustained significant injuries to his head, neck, back, arms, and right leg.

Following the accident, claimant was paid temporary total disability and medical benefits. Claimant also received wage loss for approximately two years. In March 1988, claimant…