There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Chicago, Illinois on January 12, 2023. According to reports, a worker became trapped after a partial building collapse. The project was in the 700-block of East Oakwood Boulevard. The worker was trapped under multiple feet of debris. The worker was pronounced dead at University of Chicago Medical Center. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this incident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. There was a deadly crane accident at a Greenwood, Indiana construction site on December 16, 2022. A scaffold collapse killed three people in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 2, 2023. A worker was killed after becoming trapped between a piece of equipment and a trenching box in Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania on January 4, 2023. An 18-wheeler crashed into a construction convoy near Bryan, Texas on January 10, 2023.
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 to learn more about your legal rights.