Worker Killed in Nevada City Wood Chipper Accident
NEVADA COUNTY - A horrific work-related accident occurred Thursday morning when a man was killed by a wood-chipper in Nevada City. The accident happened on the 10000 block of Indian Shack Road when 50-year-old Martin Lara of Applegate, was tangled in something that was caught in the wood chipper and then entangled around his neck and decapitated him, KCRA News reported.
Lara was under the employment of a company called Bushwackers, which was then hired to clear brush from a rural home outside Nevada City. Crew members at the incident heard Lara scream, but it was too late to assist him. Lara was reported to have died at the scene of this horrendous accident.
Liability for Fatal Machinery Accident in Nevada City
Based on the information provided by news reports, it is not immediately clear whether the cause of this accident was due to a malfunction in the equipment. However, if authorities come to a conclusion there was a machinery malfunction, the entity in which the victim is under the supervision could be held accountable for his death, as they are obligated and responsible for providing safe and functioning equipment.
Therefore, in a fatal accident like this one, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to speak to a Nevada County accident lawyer. An experienced attorney who is knowledgeable in machinery accidents can help family members understand their legal rights, ensure those rights are protected in a wrongful death claim, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss.
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