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Application for ongoing weekly income benefits dismissed as applicant could perform majority of essential tasks.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident when she was struck by a car as a pedestrian, sustaining knee injuries.
The insurer terminated her weekly income benefits after approximately 20 months.
The applicant sought ongoing benefits, arguing she was substantially unable to perform the essential tasks of her pre-accident employment as a fast-food restaurant assistant manager.
The arbitrator found that while the applicant had some limitations with heavy lifting and repetitive crouching, she could perform the great majority of her essential tasks without difficulty.
The application for ongoing weekly income benefits and a special award was dismissed, though the applicant was awarded her arbitration expenses.
