Adolfo Dominguez, a 25 year old Mexican national with a summer work visa, was working on a ride called the “The Speed” at the West Virginia State Fair, when he stepped in the path of the ride and was struck in the face. A woman who witnessed the accident described it as traumatic. He was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in critical condition. He had a surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by the facial fracture.

In occupational accidents, injury often occurs because of inadequate training, though this may not be the case for this particular accident. An accident attorney can obtain compensatory damages if an employer is negligent in their safety training.

Reithoffer Shows Inc., alerted the West Virginia Division of Labor about the injury and OSHA is looking into the incident.

Some people, who work with large machinery, can sustain very serious or fatal injuries. They will accumulate high medical bills. In some instances, these individuals can become permanently disabled. They can have a lot of debt, especially if they miss extended time from work, but an accident lawyer may be able to get them necessary compensation.

If you are injured on the job or in any type of accident, a West Virginia accident attorney has the necessary skills to get you a just settlement.