Thursday morning Indiana Department of Transportation crewman Tony Northcutt was struck by a dump truck and was later pronounced dead.  The incident occurred in Jasper County, Indiana, where the crew was sealing cracks on US 231.  Michael S. Hatch, the driver of the dump truck, was pouring sand atop the hot sealant and backing up.  Northcutt must have been in Hatch’s blind spot because he claims to have looked into his mirrors without seeing him.

This story illustrates just how easily one’s life can change during the course of a routine day.  Because of one accident, Tony Northcutt’s family will never enjoy the presence of his company ever again.  Northcutt’s family is still entitled to Worker’s Compensation Death Benefits.  The loss of a loved one in such a random accident can be near impossible to cope with, but the attorneys at Wagner Reese will work diligently to secure any assistance possible.  If you have lost a loved one on the job, feel free to call us today for a free consultation. (800) 792-0332.

Few stories capture the heart of the masses quite like the death of a serviceman.  Be he or she a member of the armed services, police, or firemen, a particular pang of sadness comes when a person dies who has devoted his or her life to protecting others.  On late Wednesday afternoon in Muncie, Indiana, a firefighter was killed as he combated flames in a church.  Scott Davis was in the church's sanctuary when the roof collapsed, killing him.  The state mourns the death of this father of three and thanks him for his sacrifice.

All over the country, thousands of workers each day put themselves in harm's way.  While this is to be expected from such dangerous professions as policing and firefighting, every occupation has the potential for injury.  For a Fredonia, Kansas man, this reality became all too true.  In January 2007, Samuel C. Rollings was injured on the job when, as he was sweeping out a grain bin, he slipped and became entangled by the drag chain of a conveyor system and was so severely injured that he lost his leg.  Roughly four and a half years later, Rollings can find small comfort after a Wilson County Kansas jury awarded him $1.6 million in damages for lost wages, lost earnings, medical expenses, and future medical expenses.  In this case, both Rollings’ employer, Fredonia Cooperative Association, Inc. of Fredonia, Kansas, and the manufacturer, Ken Babcock Sales, Inc. were found to be at fault.

An injury such as Rollings’ is life-altering.  While he still has to go through life without his leg, it is important that he has the means to live the most normal life that he can.  Wagner Reese has experience handling not only personal injury cases such as this one, but also worker’s compensation cases for those who suffer from a workplace injury.  Because we have experience in both areas, we can help provide you with more unified cases.  Call our law offices toll free today for a free consultation. (800) 792-0332.