There was a construction accident in Vinton, Iowa on June 9, 2023. According to reports, a worker was crushed between a dump truck and a tracked skid steer. The worker was taken to Virginia Gay Hospital where he died. The victim has been identified as Ronald Preece.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. There was a collapse of an under construction house in Conroe, Texas on May 23, 2023. A flagger was hit by a car while directing traffic in Leroy Township, Michigan on May 25, 2023. There was a crane collapse in Delray Beach, Florida on June 1, 2023. A building collapsed in New Haven, Connecticut on June 2, 2023. A dump truck hit and killed a construction worker during a repaving project near Pembroke, New York on June 7, 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 to learn more about your legal rights.