A construction worker was killed in an accident in Omaha, Nebraska on November 30, 2022. According to reports, a crew was attempting to install and connect piping at the site by using a piece of heavy equipment. The worker was killed when a bucket attached to a backhoe detached and fell onto the worker. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this incident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A construction worker was killed in Spring Hill, Kansas on November 21, 2022. A construction worker was killed in an incident in Cedar Lake, Indiana on November 25, 2022. A worker fell from the 15th floor while installing netting around scaffolding at a worksite in New York City on November 28, 2022.
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.