Baroid v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

LILLIE, J.

Respondent Thomas G. Hancock (hereinafter also applicant) sustained injury on July 5, 1979, in an automobile accident on a public street while he was on the way to work for petitioner N. L. Baroid (employer). Applicant was in his own automobile at the time of injury. It is undisputed that he was en route to his place of employment at the time of injury. This accident has resulted in severe injury to applicant, including paraplegia; further, the injury has affected his memory concerning the details of the events leading up to his injury.

The WCAB has found that applicant’s…