There was a construction accident in Marrero, Louisiana on September 9, 2023. According to reports, a worker was struck along US 90B near McArthur Boulevard. The victim has been identified as David Smith. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, but was later arrested on multiple charges. The accident remains under investigation.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A worker was crushed by concrete pipe in Machesney Park, Illinois on August 1, 2023. A worker was electrocuted in Burke, Vermont on August 6, 2023. There was a construction accident in Chenango, New York on August 16, 2023. There was a crane accident in Palm Bay, Florida on August 23, 2023. A construction crane collapsed at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital on August 26, 2023. A worker was struck by a dump truck and killed in Plymouth, Minnesota on August 30, 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.