An accident occurred in Hill City, MN on Friday, December 18, 2020. Details have not been released, but a contractor performing work on Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline project was killed. It is unclear what caused the incident at this time.
Pipelines can pose significant dangers both to workers at the facilities and to the general public. This is especially true when they are being constructed. When dangerous work is involved, extra precautions must be taken, especially when catastrophic accidents can occur. Although at this time it is not known what caused this incident, safe pipeline operators must always ensure that equipment is regularly inspected and safely maintained. Not only can an incident like this result in a catastrophic impact on the environment, but it can also result in a loss of life.
Those touched by an industrial or pipeline accident should know their legal rights and remedies, and act quickly to preserve them. Our attorneys have extensive experience in cases involving industrial and plant personal injury and wrongful death, including those caused by fires and explosions. The firm has experience in courts across the country and the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives as a result of the negligence of another party, or been seriously injured. The experienced attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of an accident while working on a pipeline project. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.