Seibels Bruce Insurance Co. v. Chambers

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer and carrier seek review of an order which awarded claimant permanent total disability benefits from the date of maximum medical improvement. They raise two issues: (1) whether the record contains competent, substantial evidence to support the finding that claimant is permanently and totally disabled; and (2) whether it was error to award permanent total disability benefits from the date of maximum medical improvement. Our review of the record satisfies us that the finding of permanent and total disability is supported by competent, substantial…