Workers Compensation: Man Dies of Head Injuries When School Bus Rolls Over Him
Worker's Compensation, Worker's Compensation Lawyers, Workers Comp, Workers Compensation Attorneys, Wrongful Death
September 2nd, 2010: Law Blogger
Rules for safety in the workplace is set by a federal agency called the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), but when a worker dies in the state of Washington it’s investigated by the Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I), which is most likely the next step in the death of a Vancouver man last night.
The incident happened around 8:15 pm in the Petermann Northwest bus barn parking lot at 1304 S.E. Eaton Boulevard, in Battle Ground, WA. Almaz Kucukovic, 51, a mechanic, drove a small 1994 Ford bus that the company used as a shop truck up beside a parked school bus with a dead battery, likely intending to jump start the engine.
According to a Washington State Patrol report, when he exited the small bus, it began rolling in reverse. Kucukovic attempted to re-enter the small bus to gain control but slipped and fell into the path of the bus. The vehicle rolled over Kucukovic, who died immediately from internal injuries and head injuries.
Petermann Northwest is the private school bus contractor for the Battle Ground and Hockinson school districts. Kucukovic had worked for Petermann Northwest for two years, according to a news release from Battle Ground Public Schools.
Kucukovic leaves behind a wife and three children, one of whom is still living at home.
Two Battle Ground school district counselors went to the Petermann facility this morning to offer support and counseling to colleagues and friends of Kucukovic.
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased gentleman.
When these tragedies happen, they are never expected and often leave families not only grieving, but also without an income that they depend upon to survive. Often during these periods families need a representative to council them and walk them through the workers compensation process to assure that they get the compensation they deserve.
If you or someone you know suffer a serious personal injury at work due to improper procedures or a hazardous workplace then you need a skilled attorney with experience in the procedures of workers compensation to get you the compensation you deserve. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.
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