Our client suffered a career ending back injury when he fell backwards off of a semi- tractor.  Robert Brabbit filed a workers’ compensation claim against the employer and insurer that denied the nature and extent of the injuries.  The compensation judge found in favor of the injured worker and awarded benefits including wage loss, medical bills and permanent partial disability. The injured worker was never able to return to work due to disabling injuries and Brabbit secured a settlement for permanent total disability benefits.