There was a deadly construction accident in South Burlington, Vermont on September 19, 2023. According to reports, a a worker was killed at the construction expansion project at Beta Technologies. During the incident, material fell off of a forklift, landing on a worker underneath. The worker was freed and taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The accident remains under investigation.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A worker was struck and killed by a vehicle in Marrero, Louisiana on September 9, 2023. A worker was killed when a valve burst on a water main in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on September 13, 2023. There was a heat-related construction death in Wilson County, Tennessee on September 18, 2023. There was a deadly construction accident at the LG Energy Solution in Holland, Michigan on September 15, 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.