On November 29, 2008, a man sustained fatal injuries while working with his good friend on a construction site. The two friends were excavating on private property next to a water park. For unknown reason, the man who was killed jumped out of his dump truck and was then crushed by the friend operating the excavator as he came between the two machines.
No wrongful death charges were filed against the man operating the excavator, who was deemed a “close personal friend” of the dead man, and the incident was declared an accident.
As Arizona wrongful death lawyers and personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen countless serious injuries and fatalities suffered on construction sites. In many cases, these catastrophies are caused by construction workers who mean well, but who do not follow the safety rules. In other cases, companies or managers take shortcuts and fail to act safely.
From falling objects and live electrical wires to explosions, malfunctioning equipment, and slip and falls, the types of construction accidents can vary. Unfortunately, though, it’s usually human error or negligence that causes these accidents. And injuries from construction site accidents are extremely difficult to endure and overcome; often resulting in life-threatening conditions, amputation, or extensive reconstructive surgery. Work injuries can also leave innocent victims with brain damage, disfigurement, and other illnesses that impact their ability to hold down a job or even pay for their own care.
That is why, if you or a loved one has been seriously injured on the job, one of your first calls should be to an experienced Arizona personal injury attorney. Call Breyer Law Offices, P.C., today at 480-753-4534 for a free consultation.
