Monday, March 1, 2021

Concussive injury supports partial disability despite memory lapse who it occurred

Terry Humphrey v Ruan Logistics Co. 

Release Date:  2 5 2021  (Accident 9/6/2012)

Venue:  Newton County

Plot summary:  medical fee dispute

The ALJ awards 12.5% PPD for a concussive injury with memory problems when claimant struck his head on a truck safety mirror while walking around  a truck. The ALJ rejected an expert who concluded the accident could not happen the way it was alleged, even though claimant could not fully describe it due to memory loss.  


HumphreyTerry12-07815302-05-21.pdf (mo.gov)


Cast:

Fisher

Webster

Koprivica

Appelbaum