Carl v. Warren
Workplace Accident: Employee Injured by Falling Tree During Tree-Felling Operation
Summary
A workplace accident case where an employee was injured by a falling tree during a tree-felling operation. The court examined the employer's duty to provide a safe system of work, the applicability of the volenti non fit injuria doctrine, and the employee's contributory negligence. The employee suffered severe injuries, including paralysis of the left arm and hand, and was awarded $15,000 in general damages, reduced by 50% due to contributory negligence.
Outcome
Employee awarded $15,000 in general damages, reduced by 50% for contributory negligence.
Award
$15,000 in general damages assessed for the employee's severe and permanent injuries, reduced by 50% due to contributory negligence.
Key Factors
- workplace accident
- employer liability
- safe system of work
- contributory negligence
- damages assessment
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