Carl I. Royce v. Southwest Pipe Idaho

On January 20, 1972, claimant Royce was employed by appellant Southwest Pipe as a truck driver. He was asleep in the sleeper unit of the truck which was being driven by Don Woodland when the truck hit a frost heave, causing Woodland to lose control of the truck, leave the road and overturn. Royce was rendered unconscious for approximately 30 hours and suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung due to the accident. He remained in a health care facility in Plentywood, Montana, for approximately two weeks before returning to Twin Falls. Royce returned to work a short time later. In June 1972 he was involved in another accident, but suffered no injuries. He left employment with Southwest Pipe on or about June 30, 1972.