Cook v. Charles Hoertz & Son

While plaintiff was in the employ of defendant contractors he was injured. His injuries were received October 19, 1914, and are described by his physician as:

“A compound, comminuted fracture of the femur of the right leg, about the junction of the upper and middle third; a fracture of the tibia of the right leg below the knee; a fracture of the tibia of the left leg below the knee; both ankles badly bruised; patient in extreme shock.”

*130.The fractures were reduced, the bones placed in position, and splints put on. The parties agreed upon the amount of compensation which plaintiff was entitled…