Hyreese Loftin was killed in an accident on the job at a local truck stop. Mr. Loftin was working on an 18 wheeler when some compression equipment exploded and hit him in the head. Mr. Loftin died of head injuries within an hour at University Medical Center.
Since Mr. Loftin was on the job when the accident happened, then the family can make a claim for worker's compensation benefits against his employer's insurance company;but, those benefits are severely limited. A claim can also be made against the manufacturer of the equipment that caused the accident. IF a recovery is made against the equipment maker, then the worker's compensation insurance company will get their money back that was paid out to the family.
In my practice I have seen a number of accidents with these big tire machines that blow up and cause head injuries and death to the worker. If you know of a worker who has been injured or killed working on 18 wheelers, call Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow to discuss your legal rights FREE of charge. Call 601-969-1977 to find out if you have a case or contact us online. We represent clients all over MS including Jackson, Tupelo, Southaven, Vicksburg, and Pascagoula.
Information provided by Mississippi Accident Lawyer Paul Snow from Jackson, MS.
