BONSALL -- A man who is a subcontractor hired by Caltrans to restore native habitat was in a horrific accident at about 1:45 p.m. Thursday along State Route 76. According to 10 News, the worker, Jason Giessow, was standing next to a vegetation-clearing equipment when a loose cable caught in the machinery. The cord then whipped towards Giessow and tragically severed his arm.
Searchers at the scene found the arm at about 3 p.m., approximately 50 yards from the site of the accident. Officials placed the arm in ice and saline solution and airlifted it to a hospital. Giessow was taken to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and in fair condition, but whether or not his arm was reattached was not immediately released.
San Diego Accident Personal Injury Liability
While it is not immediately clear as to why this accident occurred, or whether the proper equipment given or the working environment was deemed safe, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Diego personal injury attorney. A skilled lawyer who has the experience in unique accidents such as this one, can help protect the victim's legal rights, determine the party or parties responsible, and decide the best course of action in obtaining compensation for your injuries, medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages related to this horrible November 17th accident.
Sources: 10 News, NBC San Diego
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