Molsen v. State

Claimant, Peter N. Molsen, seeks an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for disability resulting from an accident that arose out of and in the course of his employment.

On the date of the accident, determined by the proof to be March 5, 1948, Molsen, employed as an automotive mechanic at a Division of Highways garage in Chicago, was sent out with a truck to tow in another State truck which had broken down. While towing the disabled truck, the driver of the truck being towed applied his brakes with considerable force, .which caused both trucks to stop suddenly. Molsen was thrown forward,…