There was a deadly construction accident at Golden Triangle Polymers in Orange County, Texas on February 16, 2024. According to reports, a worker died after being injured at the project. The project involved the construction of a plant which will produce Marlex polyethylene. The plant is owned by a partnership between Chevron Phillips Chemical and Qatar Energy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly accident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths and injuries on construction projects. Three workers were burned in an explosion while cutting a pipe in Travis County, Texas on January 30, 2024. An airport hangar under construction in Boise, Idaho collapsed on January 31, 2024. The floor of a residence collapsed on a worker in Brooklyn, New York on February 2, 2024. A worker was killed in a foundation collapse in Hanson, Massachusetts on February 7, 2024. A worker was killed in an accident involving a handheld electrical saw in Chicago, Illinois on February 7, 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.