Construction Accident Kills One Worker, Injures a Second
A recent article reported a construction worker who fell about 35 feet from a platform of an extended forklift died on February 13th.
Local authorities said the two men suffered from a construction accident fall from a platform that had been raised about 35 feet into the air by a forklift at the site of a home under construction.
The men were applying stucco to a chimney while standing on the elevated platform. As the platform was being lowered, other workers in the area said they heard a popping sound, and the forklift jerked, throwing two of the men off.
Construction sites are widely accepted to be among the most dangerous workplaces in the nation. Construction accident deaths in Arizona have a myriad of causes and can affect workers of all positions with various job descriptions. No one is immune to the dangers of construction accident sites.
Although nothing can undo these tragedies, the law allows some families to pursue compensation that can at least help the family financially get back on its feet after such a loss. The law allows the families of victims of construction accident deaths to seek financial compensation for the loss of their loved one.
The parents, spouse, and children of someone wrongfully killed in a construction accident can sometimes hire a personal injury lawyer and sue for compensation related to the death itself or any associated lost wages or other costs. In addition, some people do not recognize that family members can collect money for losses well in excess of any claim allowed in a workers compensation claim in Arizona after a construction site injury in certain cases.
Contact the Breyer Law Firm today at 602-978-6400 for more information and a free, confidential case evaluation. Our experienced Phoenix construction accident attorneys will provide you an honest assessment of your case. We will not only tell you what we think about developing a potential case, but we will also provide you with the facts we rely upon in coming to that determination so that the loved ones can make the best decision for themselves and the surviving family members.
