Sherman, TX – Jerry Hickman Killed in Work Accident at Tyson Foods on US-75

Sherman, TX (January 8, 2021) – One man lost his life following a workplace accident in the Sherman area. At around 11:30 a.m., on January 7, emergency crews were notified of a workplace accident at the Tyson Foods plant.

Reports show that 54-year-old Jerry Hicks was working at the Tyson Foods located on US Highway 75 when he became pinned between a semi-truck trailer and the loading dock as the trailer was being moved into place.

Hickman sustained severe injuries in the accident. EMTs rendered aid to the man at the scene before transporting him to Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman where he later succumbed to his injuries.

At this time, the cause of the incident remains under investigation with the police in Sherman.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Jerry Hicks at this time.

Fatal Workplace Accidents in Texas

Every day, millions of Americans head out to their place of employment. When working, we expect a safe and productive environment. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. This is particularly true for people who work construction and are subject to harsh weather, extreme cold and heat, and various other circumstances. When it comes to the construction industry, it is relatively hard to predict the conditions that workers will endure from day-to-day. As a result, these workers are more likely to sustain serious injuries in accidents. More than 185,000 people are injured on the job every year across the United States.

Regrettably, numerous workers suffer devastating injuries that ultimately claim their lives. Every year, workplace accidents claim the lives of thousands of victims across the United States. We see our fair share of devastating losses each year in Texas. Some of the leading cause of workplace accidents in our state include:

• Inadequate training
• Lifting accidents
• Dehydration
• Workplace violence
• Hazardous material handling
• Inadequate lighting
• Malfunctioning equipment
• Electrocution incidents
• Slip and fall accidents due to a wet or slippery surface
• Inadequate supply of safety equipment

Although we would like for everyone to be able to recover from their injuries, this is not always the case. Instead, thousands of families are forced to endure the overwhelming pain and suffering of having lost a loved one on the job. Quite often, families are forced to cover tens of thousands of dollars in expenses related to funeral and burial costs and various other damages they face after an unexpected loss. When victims lose their lives on the job, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas at their earliest convenience.

Texas workplace accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have over 25-years of experience helping families get the justice they deserve after losing their loved ones. We work diligently to investigate each workplace accident to determine what led up to the unfortunate incident. In doing so, we are able to create solid claims for families that ensure all responsible parties are held accountable. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.