Parker v. Gadsden Ice & Power Co.

W. G. Parker, a single man, 22 years old, while employed by the Gadsden Ice and Power Company was injured in an accident which necessitated the amputation of his leg. It was agreed that he was temporarily and totally disabled for a period of four weeks. His average weekly earnings for the previous year were $16.32; medical bills in the sum of $500 were paid, he was also paid 175 weeks compensation for the loss of his leg, all of which amounted to $1604.39.

He applied to the Florida Industrial Commission to be allowed four weeks additional compensation for the time he was temporarily and…