LGH Construction Co. v. Gonzalez

ERYIN, Chief Judge.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the employer/carrier appeal an order awarding appellee, claimant, catastrophic loss benefits pursuant to Section 440.-15(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1983). We reverse.

While working at a construction site on June 24, 1983, claimant fell approximately ten feet from a wall to a concrete floor. He injured his head and lost all feeling in both arms. Employer/carrier paid temporary total disability until March 15, 1984, and thereafter temporary partial disability benefits, but controverted claimant’s claim for catastrophic loss benefits.

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