Zebley v. Delaware Motor Sales, Inc. and Wilmington College, Inc.

Frederick S. Freibott recently received a favorable award on behalf of his client who was injured when he fell down steps at work in December of 2006.  The Claimant underwent a total knee replacement as a result of the injury.  The employer denied that the knee replacement was related to a work related injury because of the Claimant’s preexisting arthritic condition and/or a second work accident of February 23, 2007 when the Claimant was coaching softball for another employer, Wilmington College.  The Industrial Accident Board deemed the original work accident to be the proximate cause of the Claimant’s injuries and awarded total disability; the payment of medical expenses; the reimbursement of medical expert fees; and attorney’s fees.  (Zebley v. Delaware Motor Sales, Inc. and Wilmington College, Inc., Hearing No. 1329351 and 1299831)