There was a construction accident in Medina Valley, Texas on January 12, 2024. According to reports, a worker was attempting to retrieve a ladder from an 18-foot deep ditch. The worker lost his footing and fell into the ditch. Luckily, firefighters were able to use a rescue basket to retrieve the worker.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. An excavator flipped over and landed on a worker in Delray Beach, Florida on November 9, 2023. A worker was killed when he was pinned between a front loader and a shipping container in Wolfforth, Texas on December 11, 2023. A masonry worker was killed when a hole collapsed on Long Island, New York on January 8, 2024. Five workers were injured when a boom crane on a truck collapsed in New York City, New York on January 9, 2024.
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.