Worker Electrocuted in Richmond, Virginia

by | Mar 9, 2023 | Construction Accident, Personal Injury

There was an electrocution accident at a construction project in Richmond, Virginia on March 8, 2023.  According to reports, a worker on a boom lift came into contact with power lines.  The boom lift caught fire afterwards.  The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Tragically, there have been a number of recent deaths on construction projects.  Two workers were injured when they came into contact with overhead power lines in Washington, DC on February 20, 2023.  There was a deadly fall at a construction site in Edina, Minnesota on February 21, 2023.  There was a deadly crane accident in Celina, Texas on March 3, 2023.  There was a deadly wall collapse at a demolition project in Manhattan, New York on March 7, 2023.  There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Airway Heights, Washington on March 7, 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 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.