High Court Says Worker who Fell Asleep while Driving Gets Benefits for Injuries from Crash

The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a worker's injuries from a car crash, which happened after he fell asleep behind the wheel of his company truck, were compensable. Case: In re Appeal of Kelly, No. 2013-867, 03/20/2015, published. Facts: Brandon Kelly worked for Advanced Sheet Metal. After working at a job site in Massachusetts, Kelly headed to Advanced's shop in Hudson, New Hampshire, so he could unload the company truck he was driving. Kelly fell asleep at the wheel, and the truck hit a utility pole. Kelly suffered injuries to his leg, which resulted in its partial amputa...