IRVING, TEXAS — Crews were able to a free a construction worker more than three hours after he became stuck in a 15-foot trench in Irving. The accident was reported at about 2:52 p.m. Thursday (5/5/16) in the 2100 block of Ridgewood Street.
At about 6:20 p.m., the worker, strapped onto a gurney, was pulled from the trench and placed into a ground ambulance in unknown condition.
Working in trenches or other contained breathing areas is one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Contractor and subcontractor negligence and OSHA safety violations can turn an already hazardous situation into a recipe for a serious and fatal trench accident.
Miller Weisbrod, LLP serves the legal needs of construction accident victims and their families in Texas and nationwide. Our attorneys are nationally-recognized leaders in the field of plaintiffs' personal injury trial law. We have the experience, skills and resources to help you seek maximum financial recovery after a trench accident results in catastrophic injury or wrongful death due to a trench accident.
If you were badly hurt or permanently disabled or a loved one died in a trench accident anywhere in the United States, please contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
Call 888.987.0005 for Legal Help After a Trench Accident
Miller Weisbrod, LLP has a proven record of success in obtaining large financial settlements and jury awards for victims of negligence. Our lawyers have the experience, industry knowledge and legal skill to handle a wide range of trench accident cases, including:• Broken natural gas lines leading to suffocation or explosion
• Trench collapse accidents caused by improper shoring and supports
• Water infiltration resulting in drowning
• Accidents in other enclosed spaces such as manholes, sewers, storm water drains and tunnels
• Any trench accident resulting in brain injury, spinal cord injury, other catastrophic injury or wrongful death
If you were seriously injured or a loved one died in a trench accident caused by contractor negligence or OSHA violations, we encourage you to call our main offices in Dallas today at 214.987.0005 or toll free at 888.987.0005 for a free consultation. You may also contact us by e-mail today for answers to your important questions or to schedule an appointment.
