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Where do you turn when you have tragically lost a loved one?

Posted on April 05, 2012 by Ronald Todd

Losing a loved one is hard, especially when it happened in an accident that could have been easily prevented. As you try to do what is best for your family during this difficult time, you want someone looking out for your future. At the law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C. we handle wrongful death claims for families throughout the state of Indiana. From construction falls to fatal car accidents, we will help you care for the people you love.

The emotional strain of losing someone you love is hard enough without having to deal with the serious financial impact that can affect your family. From unpaid medical bills to lost wages, the financial concerns facing you today could last for years into the future. Providing a holistic approach to our wrongful death practice, we will listen to your concerns and help you come up with a plan that provides immediate and long-term relief.

Understanding the difficult time you and your family are experiencing, we offer compassionate care for your family and aggressive representation on your behalf in the courtroom. Taking care of all your legal concerns, we will allow you to focus on the healing that comes after the sudden loss of a loved one.

We also understand that you have serious questions about the future. We will help you understand who in your family is eligible to recover and what they are able to recover in death benefits. We provide caring counsel throughout the process of either a fatal accident settlement or courtroom litigation regarding the wrongful death claim. We handle wrongful death claims throughout Indiana involving the following:

• Car accidents in Indiana
• Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
• Construction Accidents
• Premise Liability
• Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
• Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
• Fatal Injuries to Children

With so much on your mind after the loss of a loved one, you do not want to add attorney fees to the list. All wrongful death claims are handled on a contingency basis at the law offices of Ronald Todd. You will not pay any lawyer fees until we make a full recovery for your family.

Contact Us

Are you ready to get the compensation you deserve? Our offices are open during weekly business hours, and we offer weekend and evening hours by appointment. Contact us today on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com or by calling (317) 375-7718

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Construction sites "Fatal Four"

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Ronald Todd

Out of 4,070 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2010, one-fifth (751 or 18.5%) were in construction. The leading causes of worker deaths on construction sites were: falls, electrocution, struck by object, and caught–in/between. These "Fatal Four" were responsible for nearly three out of five (57%) construction worker deaths in 2010, BLS reports. Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 431 workers' lives in America every year.

• Falls – 260 out of 751 total deaths in construction in CY 2010 (35%)
• Electrocutions – 76 (10%)
• Struck by Object – 63 (8%)
• Caught-in/between – 32 (4%)
  

A construction site injury can range from minor strains or sprains to severe traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and even death.

You have the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work. The law requires employers to provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. At the Law offices of Ronald S. Todd P.C., we help fight to ensure your rights are protected.

Don't Settle for Worker's Compensation after a Construction Accident

You do not have to settle for workers compensation after your construction site injury. Because several individuals or organizations work at a construction site, many parties may be liable for your injuries. Other liable parties include general contractors, other subcontractors, construction managers and engineering professionals. Manufacturers of construction machinery may also be liable for your accident.

Contact the Law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C.

With so many financial considerations on your mind, from medical bills to lost wages at work, you need a construction injury lawyer that understands that you are looking for a way to make ends meet. We handle all construction accidents on a contingency basis. You don't have to pay attorney fees until you get the compensation that you deserve.

Are you ready to get the compensation you deserve for your construction site injury? Our offices are open during weekly business hours, and we offer weekend and evening hours by appointment. Contact us today on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com or by calling (317) 375-7718.

* Sited from United States Department of Labor

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Where do you turn when you have tragically lost a loved one?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Ronald Todd

Ronald S. Todd, P.C. –Helping Indiana Families Understand Wrongful Death Claims

Losing a loved one is hard, especially when it happened in an accident that could have been easily prevented. As you try to do what is best for your family during this difficult time, you want someone looking out for your future. At the law offices of Ronald S. Todd, P.C. we handle wrongful death claims for families throughout Indiana. From construction falls to fatal car accidents, we will help you look out for the people you love.

The emotional strain of losing someone you love is hard enough without having to deal with the serious financial impact that can affect your family. From unpaid medical bills to lost wages, the financial concerns facing you today could last for years into the future. Providing a holistic approach to our wrongful death practice, we will listen to your concerns and help you come up with a plan that provides immediate and long-term relief.

Understanding the difficult time you and your family are experiencing, we offer compassionate care for your family and aggressive representation on your behalf in the courtroom. Taking care of all your legal concerns, we will allow you to focus on the healing that comes after the sudden loss of a loved one.

We also understand that you have serious questions about the future. We will help you understand who in your family is eligible to recover and what they are able to recover in death benefits. We provide caring counsel throughout the process of either a fatal accident settlement or courtroom litigation regarding the wrongful death claim. We handle wrongful death claims throughout Indiana involving the following:

• Indiana car accidents
• Accidents caused by drunk drivers
• Construction fatalities
• Premises liability
• Fatal motorcycle accidents
• Fatal pedestrian accidents
• Fatal injuries to children

With so much on your mind after the loss of your loved one, you do not want to add your attorney fees to the list. That is why we handle all wrongful death claims on a contingency basis. You will not pay any lawyer fees until we make a full recovery for your family.

Contact Us

Our offices are open during weekly business hours, and we offer weekend and evening hours by appointment. Contact us today on-line at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com or by calling (317) 375-7718.

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Electrocution Injuries at a Construction Site

Posted on November 04, 2011 by Ronald Todd

How Electrocution Injuries happen at a Construction Site

There are many ways a construction worker may have an electrocution accident. Some of these include:

• Construction worker touching an exposed electrical wire.
• Construction worker coming into contact with equipment that doesn't have the proper lockout and tagout.
• Machinery, such as cranes, coming in contact with overhead power lines.
• Excavations that hit a buried cable.
• Ladder accidents involving electrical wires.

Construction Contractors can Prevent an Electrocution Accident at a Construction Site by:

• Having a comprehensive safety program identifying the construction hazards that might lead to electrocution injuries;
• Complying with OSHA sections 29 CFR 1926.402 through 1926.408;
• Training their employees of construction site hazards that can cause an electrocution accident;
• Developing lockout and tagout procedures to prevent electrical construction site hazards;
• Providing electrical energy testing and detection equipment to identify a possible electrocution accident before it happens;
• Complying with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC);
• Conducting a jobsite inspection to identify construction site hazards that might cause an electrocution accident; and
• Providing proper safety equipment to their workers to prevent electrocution injuries.

When construction contractors eliminate these construction site hazards, construction fatalities from an electrocution accident can be eliminated or reduced. Electrocution injuries are preventable.

This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C.

Furnace Technician Dies from Electrocution Accident

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Facts of Wrongful Death Indiana

An 18 wheeler driver and spotter were trying to unload the trailer. The trailer became entangled with three power lines. A fire broke out in the rear of the 18 wheeler. Another employee grabbed a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. An electrical surge of energy struck the employee with the fire extinguisher. He died as a result of his high voltage electrocution injuries.

Indiana State FACE Investigators' Recommendations to Prevent a Similar Electrocution Accident

1. Employers should ensure barricades and barriers shall be installed to prevent accidental contact with energized lines or equipment.
   
2. Employers should ensure use of vehicles and other equipment in restricted or hazardous areas shall be controlled at all times by designated employees.
   
3. Employers shall provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use.
   

(NIOSH FACE Program: Indiana Case Report 97IN117).

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Indiana Worker Electrocuted While Cutting Trees

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Facts of Construction Accident Indiana

A worker in Indiana was instructed to clear an area of trees. While cutting a tree, the tree fell against a power line. The worker died from high voltage electrical incineration.

Indiana State FACE Investigators' Recommendations to Prevent Similar Construction Fatalities

1. Contact the local utility company to de-energize or insulate power lines before the commencement of any work task.
   
2. Conduct a jobsite survey before starting any work to identify any hazards, implement appropriate control measures, and provide subsequent training to employees specific to all identified site hazards.
   
3. Develop and implement a written safety program designed to enable workers to recognize and avoid hazards, especially electrical hazards.
   

(NIOSH FACE Program: Indiana Case Report 94IN061).

This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C.

Indiana Laborer Dies from Electrocution Accident While Installing a TV Tower

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Facts of Construction Accident Indiana

An employer instructed two employees to install a TV tower for the business. During the installation, the TV tower fell and made contact with the overhead power lines. The workers received electrocution injuries. One of the workers died from a severe traumatic brain injury due to the high voltage electrocution.

Indiana State FACE Investigators' Recommendations to Prevent Similar Construction Fatalities

1. Contact utility companies to have power line insulated or de-energized prior to the commencement of any work tasks.
   
2. Evaluate worksites, identify hazards, and instruct employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe working conditions in proximity to overhead power lines.
   
3. Develop and implement written safety programs designed to enable workers to recognize and avoid hazards, especially electrical hazards.
   

(NIOSH FACE Program: Indiana Case Report 93IN080).

This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C., Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Electrocution Accident While Changing a Fuse

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Facts of Construction Accident Indiana

An Indiana worker at a feed and grain mill received electrocution injuries while changing a fuse. The worker was loading a truck with fertilizer when the auger and conveyor belt stopped. He went to check the fuse box. The fuse box was not de-energized. While changing the fuse, he received a fatal electrical shock. He died from asphyxia due to electrocution.

Indiana State FACE Investigators' Recommendations to Prevent Similar Construction Fatalities

1. Employers should conduct a jobsite survey before starting any work to identify any hazards, implement appropriate control measures and provide subsequent training to employees specific to all identified hazards.
   
2. Employers should develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive written safety program.
   
3. Employers should provide additional electrical safety training to those workers working with or around electrical current, including proper rescue procedures.
   

(NIOSH FACE Program: Indiana Case Report 94IN046).

This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C.

Construction Accident Indiana: Electric Shock or Electrocution Injuries

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Electric shock or electrocution injuries are caused by preventable construction site hazards.

An electrocution accident may be caused by one of the following:

1. Failure in the tagout/lockout procedure,
   
2. Faulty workmanship,
   
3. Construction site defects,
   
4. Failure to have a safety plan,
   
5. Failure to have a competent person supervising the work,
   
6. Improper wiring, and
   
7. Failure to comply with OSHA requirements.
   

Construction site hazards that cause electrocution injuries are preventable. If you or a loved one has been injured in an electric shock or electrocution accident, call an construction accident law firm at (317) 375-7718 or online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.

This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C.

Workplace Accident Lawyer Can Help Workers File Claims For Their Injuries

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ronald Todd

Most construction accidents (electrocution accidents, falls from height accidents, ladder accidents, and scaffold accidents) in Indiana are preventable. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has construction regulations to prevent construction fatalities and other construction injuries. When these OSHA regulations are not followed, workers are injured.

These construction injuries can forever change the lives of those involved. The injured workers are out of work for extended periods of time or are unable to return back to work. They may also need extensive medical treatment and therapy. This can create a financial burden on the injured workers and their families. If you need help with a construction site injury, call a construction accident law firm at (317) 375-7718 or online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.

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