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One Worker Dead Following Indiana Construction Accident

Posted by: Steve Wagner
May 03, 2010
Topic: Worker's Compensation

A construction worker was killed on Interstate 94 near Burns Harbor, Indiana, two days after he was hit. The accident happened on Friday, April 30, 2010 and is being blamed on a drunk driver who made an illegal u-turn. The worker, 49 year old Roger Sadler, was dragged almost 35 feet after Ricardo Bustos made the turn and hit Sadler. Although Bustos fled from the scene, he was later found and arrested.

In such cases, the family of the victim not only has to deal with their grief in losing a loved one, but they also have to deal with the legal issues that follow a fatal work accident. Dealing with the employer's work comp insurance carrier, and the insurance company for the at fault driver, are the last things on their mind. The law requires the work comp carrier to pay for all medical treatment, funeral and burial costs, and up to 500 weeks of death benefits. Because Indiana work comp law does not provide any recovery for loss of love and affection or other non-economic damages, a wrongful death lawsuit against the wrongdoer is often the only way to ease the long term impact of a work death on the surviving family members. Wrongful death lawsuits require an immediate and thorough investigation, however.

For assistance with your work comp and wrongful death claims, call the one law firm who can help with both. The injury attorneys at Wagner Reese & Crossen will help get work comp benefits started immediately and will investigate your wrongful death claim right away. No retainer fee up front and no fee at all unless we win your case. Call today for a free consultation. Toll Free (800) 792-0332.


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