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.