Reports provided by authorities show that a crew of construction workers was working on a tunnel in the area of Water Works Way and Timber Forest Drive when one of them became trapped inside. Crews worked diligently to remove the victim without incident. However, the injured worker succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the incident. At this time, the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim 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. 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. Unfortunately, Texas sees its fair share of devastating losses each year. 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 | McKenzie Law 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 | McKenzie Law’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.