Claim of Welz v. Markel Service, Inc.

Appeal by claimant from a decision of the State Industrial Board, dated March 16, 1942, and from an affirmance thereof on review, dated August 10, 1942, denying an award of death benefits. Decedent, employed by Markel Service, Inc., as an investigator and adjuster of accident claims against owners of motor vehicles, was required every sixth night to be on “ night duty.” That meant that he was to be available at his home, in Bellerose, Long Island, subject to telephone call in the event of the occurrence of an accident which his employer might instruct him to investigate. After completion of…