St. Louis Workers' Compensation Attorney: Arnold, MO Man Injured in Workplace Accident
All across the U.S. over 1.2 million people are seriously injured in the workplace. The good news is that these numbers seem to be decreasing, although certain industries, like trucking and delivery, steadily increase year by year. Once such unfortunate accident took place near St. Louis, Missouri the morning of January 18, 2011.
A man in Arnold, Missouri, was critically injured around 10 a.m. while changing a commercial tire. Apparently, the rim of the tire was faulty because the tire exploded, sending him flying into a nearby wall. He suffered blunt trauma to the head as well as thoracic injuries because pieces of the broken rim were imbedded in his abdomen.
The man was at work in an Arnold auto repair shop, and, sadly, by the afternoon was still in very critical condition. It is not yet known exactly why the tire exploded, but the shrapnel injuries from the tire rim do seem to indicate that the truck in question was in ill-repair and that the tire-changing project was dangerous.
Head injuries like this have many possible complications. At the very least, they cause a temporary interruption of normal brain function. At worst, the injured person can suffer from life-long epilepsy or even die.
If you have been injured in an accident at work in Missouri, it is important to understand your legal options. Contact a dedicated and experienced Missouri workplace accident law firm to learn more. The team at Page Law has extensive experience with workplace injuries. Call them today at 314-322-8515 for a free consultation.
