Tragedy at the Wrecking Yard | Washington Wrongful Death Lawyer

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An accidental workplace injury last week proved to be deadly. The wrongful death occurred outside of Seattle, in Monroe. A man working at a local wrecking yard was seriously injured Thursday when the SUV he had been working on fell upon him, trapping him underneath. Employees working at the wrecking yard, Best Auto Parts, Inc in Lynnwood, called for help immediately, and one even managed to remove the vehicle with a fork lift. Once the paramedics arrived, the victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he underwent emergency surgery. However, the collective efforts did not prove to be sufficient and the victim, a 31 year-old male, died several hours later.

Workplace injuries are usually covered by Labor and Industries, but there may also be what is called a ‘third party claim’. This victim’s family in this case may be entitled to recover damages for the death of their loved one in a ‘third party’ claim.

Thanks to this man’s attentive coworkers, he got immediate medical attention. Make sure that someone at your job is knowledgeable of CPR practices and other emergency basics. Also, before working with heavy objects or machinery at work, be sure that it everything is functioning properly and that there are no loose parts that could prove harmful. Being knowledgeable of your surroundings can help you avoid dangerous situations if and when they arise.