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Workers Compensation: 43 year 66 year old mill worker killed

You’d think that working on the job for 43 years and being 66 years old would be a time for retirement, but in the case of Bill Drake it wasn’t. This man died at work when he fell onto tracks and a wood-loaded crane running on those same tracks struck and killed him. This was certainly a sad day at the International Paper Mill in South Augusta, Georgia.  A well respected member of the mill workers he certainly will be missed. We wish his family well.

Follow the first link to see photos of Mr. Drake.

For a birds-eye view of the paper mill follow this link to see the National Geological Survey aerial photograph.  The site is Wikimapia. The train tracks can be seen going through the center of the photographic image of International Paper.

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer.  Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for almost 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois.  Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.

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