Sherman, TX – Worker Killed in Accident on FM 1417 (N Heritage Pkwy)

Sherman, TX (February 14, 2020) – At around 3:20 p.m., on February 13, authorities were called to the scene of a workplace accident at the new Sherman High School construction site located off Farm to Market Road 1417.

Reports indicate that a worker was performing the duties of their job at the location when they fell approximately 20-feet. The victim suffered fatal injuries in the fall and was declared deceased at the scene.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Workplace Accidents in Texas

Workplace accidents claim the lives of numerous victims across our state each year. Regardless of the number of safety measures in place to ensure workers are able to perform their duties without issues, we continue to see these horrific accidents claim innocent lives. When workers lose their lives in accidents on the job, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Rasansky Law Firm’s workplace accident attorneys in Texas have over 25-years of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families across our state. Our team works diligently to ensure families are able to collect the maximum amount of compensation attainable for funeral services and various other damages resulting from the tragic loss of a loved one. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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