Elford v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc.

Joseph E. Mahoney, Judge.

This is an accelerated calendar case submitted to this court on the parties’ briefs.

On March 21, 1991, Cary Elford, a truck driver employed by appellee, Anchor Motor Freight, Inc. (“Anchor Motor”), was injured while lifting at work. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Elford filed an application for compensation and medical benefits, which was allowed for a sprain for his lumbosacral spine. On April 15, 1991, Mr. Elford died of a heart attack.

Caryl Elford sought workers’ compensation benefits alleging that her husband’s death was the direct and proximate result of his back…