FINGER INJURIES IN A CAR ACCIDENT:

KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA

PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM

(314) 772-0000 or toll free:  1-800-536-8844

FINGERS:  FRACTURES, BLEEDING, DEFORMITY,

BRUISING, JAMMED, TWISTED, AMPUTATION

Finger injuries sustained in an automobile accident are quite common.  They can range from minor cuts and scrapes to damage to bones, tendons and ligaments.  The fingers are an area of the body that are  mostly used.  A finger injury that is not treated immediately can lead to a permanent deformity.  It is important to control the bleeding of the fingers by elevating the hand.  Swelling and redness may be indicative of an infection and should be properly cared for as soon as possible.

Each finger consists of three bones except for the thumb.  These bones are know as phalanges made up of the proximal phalanx, middle phalanx and distal phalanx.  Injuries to the phalanx are  usually associated with soft tissue injuries.  A dislocation of the joint causes the bone to move out of its normal alignment.  This can be caused by the force of an automobile accident.  Dislocation of the finger can be responsible for causing damage to the surrounding ligaments which actually hold the bones together.  Nerve injuries involving the fingers causes numbness along with damage.  Being thrown about a vehicle in an accident can cause whiplash and finger injuries that result in excruciating pain. 

Jammed fingers that strike the interior of a vehicle upon impact affect the  grip causing it to become exceedingly weak.  Severe fractures and broken bones of the hand may call for partial amputation.  This can result in a deformity of the hand resulting in a claw -like contracture.  Victims that have suffered a severe crush injury may experience constant pain and damage to the ulnar nerve and artery.  By destroying the ulnar nerve along with the artery, an accident victim may notice decreased sensation in their fingers resulting in the need for life-long medication and the inability to care for themselves.

If you have been involved in a vehicular collision caused by the negligence of another driver and have sustained severe injuries to your hands and fingers, please call KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA today to schedule your free legal consultation.  Our attorneys will give you one-on-one personal service and advise you about the law and your rights as an accident victim.  We will consult with you about the nature of your injuries sustained in the accident and the economic damages you have sustained such as medical costs, lost wages, property damages, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.

Gary Kullmann, Andrew Klein and Steve Dioneda, Injury Attorneys

Our law firm provides home and hospital visits for our clients. We also have three locations to serve you:  St. Louis, Missouri; St. Charles, Missouri and Granite City, Illinois.  CALL US TODAY AT:  (314) 772-0000 or toll free 1-800-536-8844 for a free consultation. KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA has been dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims for over twenty years. We are a knowledgeable and experienced law firm that cares about you and your loved ones.

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Daimler Truck North America

Mechanical Engineer 1

Reliability Development Group – Heavy Duty Engine Production

My hopes are up.  I officially conveyed my interest, excitement, and enthusiasm.  I was able to work into the conversation that I am not just motivated by money and that I always go above and beyond.  I’ve learned to effectively communicate and motivate those that are motivated by money and will only do $8/hr quality work.  CVS paid off!  I will be working with technicians that will only want to do what they have to and I will need them to do more for me.

Trucks come in at 7:30 AM, and that’s when the boss likes to see everyone come in.  (Flexibility?  Doesn’t make a difference, I will be there at 7:30, daily.)  To get there on time, I leave for the bus at 5:48AM.  I take the MAX to Portland and then another bus to the company.  The fleet contains 30 Trucks, 10 mechanical engineers, and 17 technicians.  Being one of the ten, I am responsible for 3-5 trucks at a time.  When the arrive in the morning, I start getting familiar with my new “family.”  I make sure to fix everything, starting with the engine and moving to the chassis.  I want to take good care of my babies.  The engine is top priority because it’s like the heart, without it, it’s useless.  But, the drivers are most concerned with the chassis because that’s what they see throughout their long hauls.  So, I can develop favor if I consistently get everything working and polished by the end of the day.  This may mean 10 hour days.

I am also working alongside electrical engineers because of the complicated interconnected systems of the engine.  Everything is hooked up to sensors and they’re the ones to diagnose those issues and troubleshoot anything wrong with the electronics.  I am also doing all the documentation of issues, as I mentioned before, to send back to the design engineers.  So, in all of this, I am developing effective communication skills with people in my field.

Last night, to celebrate, Athena and I went out for a night on the town.  We meant to take the bus and train, but it was a bit late and would take time away from our outing.  So we drove.  We learned a valuable lesson.  Parking is scarce and expensive in the big city.  We went first to Powell books, or rather “The City of Books.”  They have their own little parking garage that consists of two floors and maybe a good 20 spaces.  Tiny.  And they don’t waste any space with the ramps.  They’re seriously 45 degree slopes and are one lane.  Two signs suggest “Lights On” and “Honk Horn.”  To warn anyone above you that will surely end you without a second thought.

We ended up walking around for an hour after it had gotten dark.  Then, in our excitement of our us-in-the-big-city adventure, we got hungry and decided on Thai food.  I had seen one on our (I hesitate to simply call it) way to Powells.  We got so misdirected.  The satellites couldn’t see us very well amidst the huge buildings and our GPS was wonky.  But, we didn’t mind walking and saw some interesting things on the way to a different Thai place than I had seen.  It was yummy!

If we do it again, we’re taking the train.

Man, I hope I get this job.  We meet in person on Wednesday at 3pm.  That should seal the deal.

I was a little wary when I chose to do the SAE Formula Hybrid project because I was afraid of getting stuck in the automotive industry.  My engineering education showed me the many options I have as a mechanical engineer.  Instead of highlighting one that I’m interested in, it showed me that a lot is interesting.  I want to have a diverse career.  I like product development and developing green technology.  It sounds like great fun, and I feel that design is my strength and talent.  I like energy and utilities because it has a great impact on the environment and I can focus on sustainability.

Well, before rambling on, I should mention that beggars can’t be choosers.  I have noticed that engineering jobs are very particular in the candidates they’re looking for and everyone is looking for experienced professionals.  I have seen many mechanical design engineering positions and I even started focusing on them, but there must be a large pool of individuals looking for entry-level design work.  They have had the highest applicant volumes and I received automated rejections.

Another point to note is CVS.  I intend to call tomorrow and let Robert Valley know that I need to be formally terminated.  I called the CVS in Portland, the nearest and likely the only one in the area.  The manager said, “we are not a typical CVS, we don’t have much of a front end.  We mostly ship out our products and medications.  We are looking for a part time shipper, though.”  He asked me for my email and said he would send information and an application.  (He hasn’t).

This job that I have been offered at Daimler Truck North America is intended for Mechanical Engineer 1.  Sounds good so far.  It’s part of the Reliability team.  Basically, broken down big rigs come in and report to this department.  The truck is checked out and any broken parts are identified, documented (my role), and sent to the engineering departments that designed them (not me).   I believe I do something along the lines of a temporary fix or replacement while the other engineers work on a long-term solution or recall.  The job is very hands on and dirty with documentation as a high priority.

So, in order to be fully considered for this engineering position, I have to call tomorrow, before noon, and express my interest in it.  The engineer/manager wants to bring on someone that is going to love their job every day.

I was a little sad to hear that I won’t be anywhere near SolidWorks or CATIA (design software) for the length of my contract.  This is a hands on job with some failure analysis and testing with extensive documentation.  It will be very lucrative and will look good on my resume and give me the years of experience other companies are looking for.  It will not, however, give me design experience to put on my resume and give me a boost in that direction.  I won’t get to influence new developments and push green technology, but thankfully, this company is doing its best to do so even without pushing the envelop too far.

This is the perfect time for a job like this, though.  I think this is a perfect early-career, introduction-to-engineering job.  I think I could have a lot of fun working with teammates and dealing directly with machines.  I get the impression that I am going to be bridging the communication between mechanics and engineers-which I secretly enjoy doing.

My gut is telling me to hold out for greater and grander, but the realist is telling me to take what I can get.  The economist is saying moooo-neeeee.  The romanticist is crying for attention and wants to make a difference.  And I am probably going to tell the manager what he wants to hear so that I can take this job, do my very best, and make the most out of it.

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Contributor: Otis C. White
Creative Discipline: Dentistry, Industrial Design
Location: Massachusetts, USA

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While on E. Houston a few months ago I decided to take a look in an antique light shop. Not only did I make a new friend of whom will oblige us for an interview, but I discovered the mechanical prowess of Otis C. White. Formally a dentist Otis began designing and building his own lamps before the turn of the century. Upon the invention of Edison’s incandescent light bulb, White decided to use this technology in his own practice. Later he founded the O.C. White Company in 1894. This man has been lost in history. As for the family business it has since been sold and has nothing worth noting being produced any longer.

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Here is a patent that he obtained for a dentist chair during the American Industrial Revolution.