TWCA Reviews Whether an Employee was Permanently Disabled

WYATT JOHNSON v. VENTURE EXPRESS, INC. ET AL. (TWCA February 16, 2011)

The employee filed a workers' compensation claim against the employer for injuries sustained in a trucking accident. The trial court ruled that the employee was permanently and totally disabled as a result of the accident and entitled to full benefits. The employer appealed, alleging that the trial court erred in finding the employee permanently and totally disabled. The appeal was referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(3) and Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 51. Because the evidence does not preponderate against the findings of fact made by the trial court, the judgment is affirmed.

Opinion available at:
http://www.tba2.org/tba_files/TSC_WCP/2011/johnsonw_021611.pdf