Thomas v. T & T Trucking

ERVIN, Judge.

Claimant Thomas appeals a judge of industrial claim’s order finding him entitled to no greater benefits than those volunteered by the employer and carrier, and denying him attorney's fees and costs. The employer and carrier had voluntarily accepted Thomas as 5% permanently, partially disabled. We reverse and remand on the issues of payment of medical bills and attorney’s fees, and remand for clarification on the question, of merger.

Claimant, a truck driver, was twice com-pensably injured: Once, while employed by Tavilla Company, and second the subject of the present claim, while…