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A bizarre turn of events occurred in Northport last week when a physical education teacher was struck by lighting while sitting in his office.

According to police reports the coach is employed by Walker Elementary School and was in his office when lightning struck the building. According to the superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School District, the lightning went into the building, as well as took at telephone lines at the school; several other schools in Tuscaloosa County were affected by the lightning.

The victim was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center. He is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Since he was injured on the job, the coach should expect to be compensated for his workplace accident thanks to the Alabama worker's compensation system.

While workplace accidents are commonly associated with a profession like construction, they could happen to anyone on their job. If you have recently been injured, call a personal injury law now to discuss your case.