Worker Killed at Phoenix Freeway Construction Site
A 63-year-old man was killed in a Phoenix construction site accident after a gravel truck rolled down an embankment and crashed on top of a water truck. According to a news report on Azfamily.com, the man who was fatally injured was the driver of one of the water trucks that was struck. The fatal construction site accident occurred in the North Valley near the Lake Pleasant area on what will eventually become Loop 303. Phoenix police officials are investigating this case.
Freeway or highway construction sites are fraught with danger, even more so, than regular building construction sites because there are more variables involved. Nevertheless, freeway construction sites are also governed by safety standards. However, Arizona construction injury lawyers know that a number of tragedies occur each year at Arizona freeway and highway construction sites because these safety standards are not followed. In this particular case, there is the possibility that someone's negligence caused the gravel truck to roll down the embankment and strike the water trucks.
In construction accidents caused by someone else's negligence, workers or their families can file a claim against the negligent third party who caused the accident and resulting injuries. This could be a contractor, sub-contractor or the manufacturer of a defective product. For example, if the gravel truck slipped down the embankment because of a defective parking brake, the manufacturer of the truck may be held liable.
Not all workers hurt on our freeways are entitled to make injury claims beyond the limits of workers’ compensation. Determining whether a claim can be made, what that claim offers beyond workers’ compensation, and whether it is a good idea to pursue the claim, are all important questions that should be answered by experienced, knowledgeable lawyers. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona construction accident, please contact Breyer Law Offices, P.C. We always offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help injury victims make the best decision with regard to their case.
