Despite the serious injuries received from a bulldozer accident on Monday, January 30, 2012, Mark Dean is still putting up a remarkable fight for his life. The Salt Lake Tribune reported on his condition Tuesday, January 31, 2012. It is amazing that despite his most serious injuries that he is still alive. The Salt Lake Tribune explains the tragic event stating that Dean had driven on the gravel pit’s edge in West Valley City, Utah at 6800 West and 5400 South, when his vehicle began to tip over the 40-foot grade. While the bulldozer was rolling, Dean was ejected and was pinned down by the heavy machine. It wasn’t until firefighters came to his rescue that he was able to escape the traumatic scene. Out of respect for his family’s request, the specific information on his injuries is being withheld.

Workplace injuries that were caused by a worker’s negligence or that of a co-worker are typically handled through the Utah Workers Compensation Fund. If a third party, i.e., someone besides the employee or co-worker contributed to the injury, then there very well could be a claim against them. The family of this man would be well advised to speak with a Utah accident attorney to find out what options might be available to them.

Carl Nutsch, 41, from Pocatello, Idaho was killed in West Valley City, Utah carnival accident. This fatal accident happened on Sunday, June 28, 2010. The carnival closed at around 10 p.m. and at about 12:30 a.m. three workers, including Nutsch, were taking down the Ferris wheel . Mr. Nutsch somehow got himself stuck under the motors of one of the rails on the Ferris wheel. He was pinned there and passed away from his injuries. This incident is still under investigation but it appears it will just be ruled at accident, reports Fox 13.

I offer my condolences to Mr. Nutsch’s family in this sad accident.

Legally speaking, it is not clear if the family of Mr. Nutsch has a claim for his wrongful death. If the injury was caused by Mr. Nutsch himself or a co-employee, then his exclusive remedy would probably be a worker’s compensation claim. However, if a non-employee contributed to this accident, or if there was not workers compensation insurance carried for him, then there could be the possibility that a civil action could be brought against those responsible.

I would recommend that the family of Mr. Nutsch contact a Utah personal injury and accident attorney to find out what legal remedies may be available under the facts of this case.

The Kramer Law Group does not currently represent any of the parties referenced in the article at the time it was written. We have cited and linked to the source of our information. If you were involved in the above incident, or one like it, and have questions about your rights and possible remedies, you may call us or another reputable Salt Lake City, Utah personal injury law firm. Do not act based on the above information without getting a consultation. The best Utah personal injury attorneys will offer a free consultation. We offer a free and confidential consultation to those (and their family members) not substantially at fault in causing their accident. The information and opinions expressed above are provided as a public service and should not be used in place of legal advice from a qualified attorney.

Troopers are searching for the driver of a truck that hit and killed a construction worker who was working on Interstate 15. The driver hit the man and took off. According to KSL news, the driver was traveling south on 1-215 near 3300 South around 7:30p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009. The workers were standing in the lane nearest the shoulder that was coned off. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the truck entered the coned off lane going 40 to 50 miles per hour and struck one of the workers from behind and kept going.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Brayden Beddoes. He was rushed to hospital where he later died. Witnesses say the truck was blue and white– possibly an old Dodge. Troopers suspect the truck suffered significant damage. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the driver or truck, please contact authorities.

This is a horrible Utah construction accident that claimed that life of an innocent man. I offer my condolences to the family of Mr. Beddoes.