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Rocky Witt Fatally Injured in Nevada Mine Bus Crash, Multiple Others Injured.

Rocky Witt Fatally Injured in Nevada Mine Bus Crash, Multiple Others Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Elko News

A motor vehicle accident involving a bus and a tractor-trailer left two people dead and multiple others injured Saturday morning, August 24, 2019.

As reported by ElkoDaily.com, “[a] truck hauling ore struck a bus carrying [mining company]…employees north of Carlin, causing two fatalities and multiple injuries.”

The collision happened shortly after 6 a.m. on State Route 766 about six miles north of Carlin.

14 passengers on the bus were cared for at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and six were sent for treatment to Reno and Salt Lake City.

According to the report, one passenger on the bus, “Rocky Witt,…was fatally injured in the accident.”

The driver of the tractor-trailer was also fatally injured in the accident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, the family of Rocky Witt may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their loss.  The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims, and the legal team at the firm suggests that Rocky Witt’s family should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed.  Also, under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Rocky Witt will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. In addition, any other victims may elect to file claim for their injuries.

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Efren Perez-Sanchez Killed When Pressure Washer Tank Explodes at Orem, Utah Greenhouse.

Efren Perez-Sanchez Killed When Pressure Washer Tank Explodes at Orem, Utah Greenhouse. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Was safety negligence or an equipment malfunction a factor in this loss of life and could it have been prevented?  Read ‘Our Legal Take’ below to find out if the victim’s family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation.

Orem News

Orem, Utah police are investigating after an air tank explosion killed a man while he was working, Thursday morning, June 27, 2019.   According to KSL.com, “[a] man was using a tank to help spray plants at [a] Farm and Greenhouse, located at 1600 North 1545 West in Orem, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday…[t]he tank failed and exploded, killing the man.”  ABC4.com has identified the man as “Efren Perez-Sanchez of Lindon.”  The incident is still under investigation.

Read Our Legal Take below to learn whether Mr. Perez-Sanchez’s family may have an avenue to justice.

Our Legal Take

Greenhouse employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the safety measures provided both at the greenhouse and by the manufacturer of the air tank, and whether this tragic incident may have been prevented. Relevant factual and legal inquires include, but are not limited to:

  • What air tank safety features, such as an alarm or emergency shut off, were in place to protect Mr. Perez-Sanchez?
  • Did any such safety features fail?
  • Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
  • Was the manufacturer or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees?
  • Were any attempts made to service, recall or replace the air tank prior to the incident?

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Efren Perez-Sanchez will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While Mr. Long’s family should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party civil claim against the designer or manufacturer of the air tank. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and product liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Mr. Perez-Sanchez’s family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for individuals who have been hurt, or families whose loved ones have been lost, in a work accidents and as a consequence of an unsafe property. We have obtained well over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for the family of a worker who lost his life at an unsafe property as consequence of a product defect. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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