Your Indiana Construction Accident Lawyer had the honor of representing Rose Soots as personal representative of the Estate of her husband, Jason Soots, in a jury trial in Indianapolis Indiana last week. The Jury acknowleged Rose and her two young daughters' loss by awarding $10.2 million dollars, reduced by 20% of fault by Jason. While nothing can replace Jason, the Jury understood the value of human life and the importance of those contractually responsible for workplace safety accountable. THe two defendant contractors were allocated 41% fault for the General Contractor, Shelly and Sands and 39% fault for the subcontractor, Schutt Lookabill. Jason's employer had previously been fined by IOSHA for allowing the sign crew to ride in the back of an open trailer and for failing to provide safety training.
Whether in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Terre Haute or Greenville, road construction safety affects the workers, the drivers and everyone involved, including masons, iron workers, sign crews, operators and drivers. While I hope there are not any more $10,000,000 construction accidents out there, I will do my best for clients, and can't ask for a better client than Rose.
Be Safe and Be Grateful.
John
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