A construction worker was killed near Kearney, Missouri on October 26, 2022. According to reports, the worker was killed when a bridge under construction collapsed near NE 148th Street and Shady Grove Road. Multiple workers were pouring concrete on the bridge when the incident occurred. The other two workers are believed to have sustained injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragic incident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. Two workers was seriously injured in a fall in Phoenix, Arizona on October 18, 2022. Two workers were killed after being struck by a vehicle on the Great River Bridge between Illinois and Iowa on October 18, 2022. There was an accident involving a crane in Newark, New Jersey on October 19, 2022. A construction worker was struck by a vehicle and killed in Prince George’s County, Maryland on October 20, 2022. A construction worker was killed when a concrete truck exploded in Chico, California on October 21, 2022.
Despite being a vital part of the economy, construction projects often pose severe hazards both to construction workers and to the general public if precautions are not taken. Each construction project poses its own unique risks and hazards based on the work being done. Risks that may present themselves during a project must be carefully evaluated before the job begins.
Our experienced lawyers have handled personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits of all kinds and have the skills needed to represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously. The experienced construction personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of an accident at a work site.
Our lawyers have represented numerous workers who have sustained serious and catastrophic injuries on a job site as a result of the negligence of another party. There are strict and short time limits on making claims, so please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.