MATTER OF CARPENTER v. CHEVROLET-BUFFALO DIV. OF GEN. MOTORS CORP.


2 A.D.2d 914 (1956)

In the Matter of the Claim of Eugene F. Carpenter, Respondent, v. Chevrolet-Buffalo Division of General Motors Corporation, Appellant. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

November 9, 1956


The board found that as the result of an industrial accident claimant sustained a 40% permanent loss of use of the right middle finger; that prior to such accident claimant had a defect of the right index finger equivalent to a 50% loss of use of that finger; and that, due to the accidental injury and the preexisting defect, claimant has suffered a 22½% permanent loss of use of his right hand. The board thereupon made an award for 22½% loss of use of the right hand...

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