performed the autopsy on Duncan on March 17, 1982 and testified as to the effects of electrocution on the body.
Dr. McGarry testified the electrical charge entered through Duncan's hand and exited through his foot. He had exit wounds, characterized by charring of the skin, on his left heel and on the outside of his right forearm. Additionally, his body had abrasions from the cheek down the shoulder and arm to his hand on the right side of his body and on his left elbow. The abrasions were the result of his body being thrown firmly against a rough surface and scraping the skin off.
In explaining the effects of an electrocution on a person, Dr. McGarry testified Duncan probably felt a violent contraction of his muscles throughout his bodythey contend the past and future earnings awarded should be reduced to zero since Natkowski refused to return to work although released by his treating physician shortly after the accident. Natkowski contends the trial court erred in awarding only $7,370.00 in past lost wages.
Natkowski was one of the workers carrying the spider basket when it contacted the power line. The resulting shock knocked him to the ground. He suffered exit wounds to his left foot, headaches, back aches, leg pain and nervousness as well as a general ache to his entire body. He sometimes has difficulty walking and continues to suffer from nervousness, headaches and backaches.
Following the accident, Natkowski was hospitalized and suffered second degree burns to his feet from the electrocution. He was treated by Dr. Alberto