There was a deadly construction accident in Athens, Georgia on May 17, 2024. According to reports, a worker was killed on the University of Georgia campus while working on a steam line. While working, the victim was hit by a piece of equipment. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. 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. Two workers became trapped after a cherry picker accident while performing work on Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas on May 8, 2024. There was a deadly trench collapse in Noblesville, Indiana on May 13, 2024. A highway construction worker was struck and killed by a UPS driver in Pottawattamie County, Iowa on May 16, 2024. A crane collapsed and fell onto a cement truck in Houston, Texas on May 16, 2024. There was a deadly crane accident in Park City, Utah on May 18, 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 hurt. 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.