Pipeline Accident Claims the Life of Worker
Construction workers who have suffered injuries due to negligent subcontractors may have legal recourse. However, not enough workers realize that they can turn to experienced Phoenix personal injury attorneys when they need help after a construction accident of any type. While even the best injury attorneys may not be able to seek compensation on every construction case, there are many times that claims are allowed beyond the lesser remedies made available in workers compensation claims.
Unfortunately, tragedies are a daily occurrence in the construction field, and far too often they are preventable. An employee working on a large natural gas pipeline project suffered fatal injuries recently when some large pipes fell off a rig mat and crushed him, according to this report. Officials investigating the accident have not yet released any details, but the state Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been called to conduct a review of the safety measures in place where the construction accident death occurred. The construction accident halted work on the project and all workers have been told to attend a safety meeting before resuming work on the pipeline.
The project is nearing completion but one worker on the site said that safety inspectors infrequently visit the site and also said that "safety seems like an afterthought" and "it seems like everybody is rushing it." All too frequently, the safety measures designed to protect construction workers from harm are bypassed or ignored for the sake of speeding up the completion of a project or saving money. Anything that compromises the safety of workers on any work site is unacceptable. The lives of Arizona construction workers are put at risk when proper safety protocols are not enforced.
While no amount of monetary compensation replaces a husband, father, or loved one, the families of Arizona construction workers killed on the job are allowed to seek financial compensation under Arizona law. In such cases, families often turn to skilled Arizona personal injury law firms such as Breyer Law Offices, P.C., to investigate the conditions leading up to the accident and hold anyone responsible accountable for their actions.
If you or someone you care for has been seriously injured or killed on a work site, the experienced Arizona construction accident attorneys at Breyer Law may be able to help you receive compensation to pay for medical bills and other costs related to the accident. To schedule a free consultation, call us today at 602-978-6400.
