Cornish Welding Shop & Traders Insurance v. Galbraith

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Respondent, George Galbraith, was injured on August 1, 1971 when a piece of steel lodged in his left eye. That same day he sought medical treatment. He was unable to work for a period of five weeks and was paid temporary total disability benefits pursuant to our Workers’ Compensation Act. On October 2, 1971, the object was surgically removed. His ophthalmologist’s report stated “it is possible that this lens opacity may mature later on and the patient would have occupational vision lost left eye.” On May 1, 1972, respondent was paid a lump sum for forty percent…