Freeway Construction Accident Kills Worker
Most people understand that serious injuries can occur throughout Arizona at construction sites, but many people do not realize how many injuries occur to construction workers doing freeway construction. Many construction workers injured on the job in Arizona do not realize that a skilled Phoenix personal injury lawyer can help them receive compensation in addition to the workers comp claim people may encourage them to bring. The extra compensation allowed under Arizona injury claims can be life-changing to many people who have suffered serious injuries. These injuries are not limited to Arizona, and they happen all over the country.
For instance, a 53-year-old construction worker was killed in a freeway construction site accident after he was run over by a flatbed truck, according to this news report. The construction accident death occurred April 15, 2009 when workers were dismantling and loading a crane onto a flatbed truck. Somehow, the worker fell under the wheels of the flatbed truck and got run over.
Freeway construction site accidents risk being at an all time high in Arizona in the coming years due to the increase in the number of freeway construction projects here. Increased freeway construction activity in Arizona may be attributed to the regional sales tax from Proposition 400, which provides funds for the state's improved freeway network. However, this increase in construction projects means the potential for more construction site accidents.
There are many reasons why these accidents can take place. The use of heavy machinery and equipment on a job site can cause dangers to workers who may be injured because of slip and fall accidents, falling equipment, flying debris, faulty scaffolding, auto accidents or defective/malfunctioning products.
If you have been injured in an Arizona freeway construction accident or have lost a loved one as a result of such an accident, please call the experienced Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law to find out how we can help you pursue your legal rights. Our experienced attorneys will take you through what can be a tough, confusing and complicated process and work hard to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and loss. Call us today at 480-753-4534 to schedule your free consultation.
