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David D. Orrick, an employee of Bestway Trucking, Inc., sustained a comminuted fracture to his right eye socket in July 2000 during his employment. He experienced persistent numbness, pain, and swelling, which led to an inability to return to truck driving due to vibration and lifting restrictions. The trial court initially awarded 33% vocational disability based on an 11% impairment rating. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel reduced this to 3%. The Supreme Court affirmed the 3% impairment for trigeminal nerve damage but reversed the 8% facial disfigurement impairment. The case was remanded to the trial court to redetermine the vocational disability award, emphasizing the importance of the employee's credible testimony regarding his limitations and economic impact.
Orrick v. Bestway Trucking, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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David D. Orrick, an employee of Bestway Trucking, Inc., sustained a comminuted fracture to his right eye socket in July 2000 during his employment. He experienced persistent numbness, pain, and swelling, which led to an inability to return to truck driving due to vibration and lifting restrictions. The trial court initially awarded 33% vocational disability based on an 11% impairment rating. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel reduced this to 3%. The Supreme Court affirmed the 3% impairment for trigeminal nerve damage but reversed the 8% facial disfigurement impairment. The case was remanded to the trial court to redetermine the vocational disability award, emphasizing the importance of the employee's credible testimony regarding his limitations and economic impact.
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