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Baudilio Velasquez died from a work injury, and his surviving partner requested benefits for his three minor children. The compensation hearing addressed the dispute over Mr. Velasquez's average weekly wage, with the employer arguing for $800 and the dependents for $960. After evaluating conflicting testimony, the Court determined Mr. Velasquez's average weekly wage was $950.00, aligning with amounts he sent to his partner, and set the compensation rate at $633.33. Consequently, the Court granted death benefits, ordering Brothers Construction to pay a maximum total award of $447,300. This sum is to be distributed equally among the children, with payments continuing until they reach age 18 or 22 if in post-secondary education.
VELASQUEZ, BAUDILIO v. BROTHERS CONSTR. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. 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 Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Baudilio Velasquez died from a work injury, and his surviving partner requested benefits for his three minor children. The compensation hearing addressed the dispute over Mr. Velasquez's average weekly wage, with the employer arguing for $800 and the dependents for $960. After evaluating conflicting testimony, the Court determined Mr. Velasquez's average weekly wage was $950.00, aligning with amounts he sent to his partner, and set the compensation rate at $633.33. Consequently, the Court granted death benefits, ordering Brothers Construction to pay a maximum total award of $447,300. This sum is to be distributed equally among the children, with payments continuing until they reach age 18 or 22 if in post-secondary education.
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