There was a deadly construction accident in Mentor, Ohio on May 11, 2023. According to reports, a worker fell from an elevated lift while painting the Hendricks Bridge. The victim is believed to have been working for Beaver Excavating Company. Police believe the lift may have opened unexpectedly while being lowered. The worker sustained head injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as Raul Perez. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly accident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A construction crane caught fire in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 22, 2023. There was a deadly construction accident in Sevierville, Tennessee on April 24, 2023. There was a deadly fall at the under-construction Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Bryan County, Georgia on April 29, 2023. There was a deadly auto accident in a construction zone along Interstate 40 in Garner, North Carolina on May 3, 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 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.