Houston, TX (October 6, 2020) – An accident reported in the Houston area claimed the lives of multiple victims on Monday. Just after 1:30 p.m., on October 5, the Houston Fire Department responded to the scene of a crash on Town and Country Boulevard.
Reports show that a crew of 240 construction workers were on-site building the new headquarters for the Houston-based Marathon Oil, on Town and Country Boulevard just off Interstate 10, when a temporary staircase collapsed.
The staircase was position between the 13th and 14th floor of the tower.
Three people were killed in this incident. One worker was injured. The injured victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this accident.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Texas
Workplace accidents can have a detrimental impact on the lives of victims and their families. Statistics show that more than 540 people lost their lives in workplace accidents through the state of Texas during 2016 alone. Data provided for workplace accidents in 2017 indicate that someone was killed around every 16-hours on the job in the state of Texas. As we moving forward, these accidents only continue to increase in frequency.
Although we hope that our place of employment is safe for us to complete the duties of our job, this is not always the case. When it comes to construction sites, workers are forced to face unpredictable conditions that can lead to life-changing incidents. In many cases, victims sustain fatal injuries as a result of defective equipment, malfunctioning tools, fire injuries, exposure, and more. When victims lose their lives in accidents on the job, their families may have legal options available to help them secure compensation to alleviate the impact of lost wages, help with emotional challenges, and more. Working with a wrongful death attorney in Houston will provide you with the best opportunity to get the justice and compensation your family needs.
Our Texas construction site accident attorneys at Farah Law have extensive experience helping victims throughout the Houston area, and their families, get the justice they deserve after an accident. Our team has helped thousands of clients recover millions of dollars collectively for their personal injury claims after being harmed due to the negligent and reckless actions of others. Our team fights aggressively to ensure aggrieved families are able to move forward after the loss of a loved one and recover in the best way possible. If your loved one lost their life in an accident, contact our Texas personal injury attorneys at (888) 481-9359 to schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss legal options available to you. We stop at nothing to ensure our clients are in the best position imaginable to meet their goals after enduring an unexpected loss. Call now to protect your legal rights.
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