There was an accident at a construction project in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 13, 2023. According to reports, a worker was struck by a dump truck at the project. The victim has been identified as Todd Allen Ort. Additional details have not yet been released. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly incident.
Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects. A worker was killed by a passing vehicle in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 24, 2023. There was an accident at a construction project in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana on January 25, 2023. Five workers were injured when a rebar cage fell on them in Queens, New York on February 6, 2023. A crane fell onto an under construction building in Brighton, Massachusetts on February 8, 2023. There was a crane accident at a Madison, Wisconsin construction site on February 10, 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.