There was a construction accident in Machesney Park, Illinois on August 1, 2023. According to reports, a worker was standing next to an excavator at the job site. A large concrete pipe rolled into him, pinning him against the equipment. Minutes passed before the victim was able to be freed. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The victim has been identified as Roger Stambaugh of Rock City, Illinois.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A construction worker was hit and killed by a semi truck in Riverside, Ohio on July 20, 2023. There was a crane collapse in New York City, New York on July 26, 2023. There was a crane collapse in Washington County, Maryland on July 28, 2023. There was a scaffolding collapse in Milford, Massachusetts on July 28, 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.