Tyler v. Oden Construction Co.

It is admitted that the claimant, David Tyler, was seriously injured in the course of his employment on December 6, 1957, as the result of a heavy piece of roofing falling on the left leg and ankle. The injury, according to the testimony of Dr. G. A. Bynum, was a compound fracture of the bones of the left leg and ankle and the left foot was almost severed, except for the ligaments. The doctor also expressed his opinion that a possible amputation of the foot would be necessary. However, this was not done. Instead, the leg and foot were placed in a cast and later plastic surgery-skin grafts…