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Patrick Pratt dies after on-the-job crash involving alleged drunk driver in Beaumont, TX.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 28, Patrick Pratt was killed in an accident while operating a taxi in Beaumont, TX. Police report that Pratt was struck by an alleged drunk driver. He was taken to a hospital, but he died of his injuries the next day... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Mike Gryga killed in gas pipe accident in Chicago, IL.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 3, Mike Gryga was killed in an accident at Peoples Gas in Chicago, IL. Police report that Gryga was working in an underground vault with another worker when the accident occurred. Police are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Police officer Alan Haymaker killed in crash while responding to call in Chicago, IL.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 22, police sergeant Alan Haymaker was killed in a crash while responding to a burglary call. The Chicago police superintendent is considering filing murder charges. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Walter Banegras killed in welding company accident in Wilmington, NC.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 23, Walter Banegras was killed in an industrial accident at a welding company in Wilmington, NC. Initial exams indicate that Banegras allegedly died due to lack of oxygen, but officials are still trying to determine exactly how the accident occurred... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Travis Kidd killed in fatal construction site accident in Shelby, NC.

Legal news from Texas construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 22, Travis Kidd was killed in a landfill accident in Shelby, NC. Police report that Kidd was allegedly crushed by a rolling compactor. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Josef Wilik dies in scaffolding fall in New York City.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 5, Josef Wilik was killed in a scaffolding fall at a jobsite in New York City. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The incident is being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Erineo Jose-Juan dies in construction site accident in Lake Jackston, TX.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 8, Erineo Jose-Juan was killed in a construction accident in Lake Jackson, TX. Police report that Jose-Juan was allegedly asphyxiated when he entered an unused sewer line. An investigation has recently concluded, though the findings have not yet been made public... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Ronald Taunten dies after being crushed by dump truck in Auburn, AL.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 8, Ronald Taunten was killed in a workplace accident in Auburn, AL. Police report that he was allegedly crushed by a dump truck. The investigation continues... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker killed in Phoenix, AZ dump truck rollover accident.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 4, a worker was killed in a dump truck rollover accident in Phoenix, AZ. The accident occurred near Loop 303 in Phoenix. Police are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/31/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

One worker dies in oil tank explosion near Beggs, OK.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 17, an oil tanker explosion near Beggs, OK has left one worker dead. The names of those involved were not made public. The incident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Justin Johnson and Keith Haddox killed in construction accident involving trench collapse in McLoud, OK.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 16, Justin Johnson and Keith Haddox were killed in a construction accident in McLoud, OK. Police report that the two workers died when a trench collapsed, burying them in almost two tons of dirt. The incident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Carlos Ramirez-Perez dies in hog farm accident in Eyota, MN.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 24, Carlos Ramirez-Perez was killed in a hog farm accident in Eyota, MN. Officials report that Ramirez-Perez was allegedly trapped in a building at Schoenfelder Farms, and may have died due to exposure to toxic fumes. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Leroy Baker dies in jobsite accident at industrial plant in Milwaukee, WI.

Legal news from Texas construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 16, Leroy Baker was killed in a fatal jobsite accident at an industrial plant in Milwaukee, WI. The accident occurred at Galland Henning Nopak, when Baker was allegedly crushed by a two-ton block of steel. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Doug Barkema dies in jobsite accident at industrial plant in Belmond, IA.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 17, Doug Barkema was killed in a jobsite accident in Belmond, IA. The fatal accident occurred at an industrial plant. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker killed in fatal construction accident in Baton Rouge, LA.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 16, a construction worker was killed in a jobsite accident in Baton Rouge, LA. Reports indicate that the man fell from a lift when it was allegedly struck by a beam. Officials are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Tracy Whitehouse dies in jobsite accident in Laramie, WY.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 10, Tracy Whitehouse was killed in a fatal jobsite accident in Laramie, WY. Reports indicate that he was operating an excavator when it fell into an ice-covered retention pond. Whitehouse was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Michael Pegg killed in jobsite accident on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 7, Michael Pegg died in a jobsite accident in Mt. Pleasant Township, PA. According to police, Pegg was working as a tow-truck driver at the scene of a previous accident when he was allegedly struck and killed by a big rig. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Anthony Ballew dies in fatal jobsite accident at packaging plant in Wilson, NC.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On February 18, Anthony Ballew was killed in a jobsite accident in Wilson, NC. According to intial reports, Ballew died at Peninsula Packaging Company when he was allegedly trapped in an extruder machine. Officials are investigating the accident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/30/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker killed in tragic construction site fall in Cleburne, TX.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 26, a construction worker was tragically killed in a fall at a construction site in Cleburne, TX. Police are still trying to determine exactly how the accident occurred... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/28/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Mario Rodriguez hurt in construction site fall in Statesboro, GA.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 23, Mario Rodriguez was hurt in a construction site fall in Statesboro, GA. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition. The accident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Pawel Pieklo killed in tragic electrocution accident in Delran, PA.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 25, Pawel Pieklo was killed in a tragic construction accident in Delran, PA. Police reports indicate that he was electrocuted while working near power lines. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/27/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker killed in tragic accident in Fairfax County, VA.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 23, a worker was killed in a tragic accident at a construction site at a private school in Fairfax County, VA. The exact details of the incident are still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/24/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Thomas Bray killed in tragic industrial accident in Presque Isle, ME.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 23, Thomas Bray was killed in an accident in an industrial facility owned by Columbia Forest Products in Presque Isle, ME. Police are still investigating the details of the incident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/24/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Kenneth Ball killed after tragic scaffolding collapse in Cullman County, AL.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 23, Kenneth Ball was tragically killed in a scaffolding collapse in Cullman County, AL. Ball allegedly fell when the scaffolding on which he was working collapsed. The accident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/24/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker killed at naval base construction site in Bremerton, WA.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 19, a construction worker at a naval base in Bremerton, WA was killed in a tragic accident. Initial reports indicate that he was allegedly run over by a construction vehicle. The accident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/20/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Two workers injured in tank explosion in Wise County, TX.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 19, two workers were hurt in a tank explosion and fire in Wise County, TX. Officials report that the accident was somehow linked to welding. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/20/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Jesse Hodges killed while loading dumpsters in tragic Lexington, KY accident.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 17, Jesse Hodges was killed in a tragic construction accident in Lexington, KY. According to police, Hodges was allegedly crushed by a falling dumpster. The accident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/18/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Max Martinez electrocuted in tragic accident in Benicia, CA.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 17, Max Martinez was killed in a tragic accident. According to officials, he was working in a vault in Newbury, MA when he was electrocuted. The accident is still being investigated... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/18/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Francis Wallison injured in trench collapse in Milford, CT.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 16, Francis Wallison was hurt in a trench collapse in Milford, CT. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The accident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/17/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Christopher Jenkins killed in tragic roadside accident in Lake Station, IN.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 16, Christopher Jenkins was killed while working with a roadside construction crew in Lake Station, IN. According to police, Jenkins was struck by a motorist who then allegedly fled the scene. The accident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/16/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

William Weeks killed and Jeffrey Wylie injured in Midland, TX construction accident.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 12, William Weeks was killed and Jeffrey Wylie was injured in a tragic jobsite accident in Midland, TX. According to police, the incident was caused by fumes from a seal coat that the two men were applying to the floor. The accident is under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/16/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Two workers injured in roadside accident in Collinsville, TX

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 15, two roadside workers were injured in an accident in Collinsville, TX. Police report that the drivers were allegedly hit by a pickup truck. The accident is under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/15/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Church ceiling collapse in Rockland, MA injures one worker.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 11, a construction worker in Rockland, MA was hurt when a church ceiling collapsed. The worker was rushed to a nearby hospital. The accident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/12/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Zachary Eggens killed in tragic building collapse at construction site in Palestine, TX.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 11, Zachary Eggens was killed in a tragic construction accident in Palestine, TX. Police report that he was crushed when a portable building collapsed. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/12/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Construction worker injured after fall from site at White Beat Lake, MN.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 10, a construction worker was injured after falling from scaffolding at a site in White Bear Lake, MN. The worker was taken to a nearby hospital. Police are still investigating the incident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/11/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Christopher Whalen dies after being crushed by pipe.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 5, Christopher Whalen was seriously injured in a tragic oilfield accident near Beach, ND. Though he was rushed to a hospital, on March 6, he succumbed to his injuries. Officials are still investigating the accident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/11/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker in Hermosa Beach, CA accident likely killed.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 10, a construction worker at a site in Hermosa Beach, CA was likely killed when he fell into a hole. Rescue workers have so far been unable to retrieve the worker. Officials are still investigating and rescue attempts are ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/10/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Salt Lake City, UT worker falls off scaffolding and down elevator shaft.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 8, a construction worker was injured when he fell from scaffolding in Salt Lake City, UT. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker Jose Jerez is injured after fall from Ground Zero tower.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 8, Jose Jerez was injured when he fell from a construction site at Ground Zero in New York City. His current condition is unknown. The accident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker hurt in fall at San Antonio, TX construction site.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 9, a worker at a San Antonio, TX construction site was hurt when he fell twenty feet down a manhole. He was taken to a nearby hospital. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/9/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Crane operator injured in accident in Melbourne, FL.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 8, a crane operator in Melbourne, FL was injured when his crane collapsed. He was taken to a nearby hospital, but his identity has not been made public. Officials are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/8/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker injured in trench collapse.

Legal news from Texas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 5, a trench worker was killed when a trench collapsed around him in Alamo, TX. The incident is still under investigation... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/6/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Frederick Harrington dies after fall in Rochester, NY.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 4, Frederick Harrington was killed in a construction accident fall in Rochester, NY. He was taken to a nearby hospital, but died of his injuries. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/5/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Three workers injured in an accident in Weatherford, TX.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 4, three workers were injured in a construction accident in Weatherford, TX when the tresses on which they were working collapsed. Two of the men were taken to area hospitals. Officials are still investigating the incident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/5/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Junction City, KS flash fire claims the life of worker Dale Bishop.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 3, Dale Bishop was killed while working on a furnace in an apartment complex in Junction City, KS. Officials report that the furnace exploded. Bishop was rushed to a hospital but he did not survive his injuries. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/5/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Explosion at Nashville, TN machine company injures welder.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 5, a welder was injured in an explosion at a machine company in Nashville, TN. The worker's identity and condition are currently unknown. Officials are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/5/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Chicago man killed while working on a gas pip.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 3, a Chicago gas pipe worker was killed in an accident. The worker's identity has not been released. An investigation into the incident is currently underway... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/4/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Construction accident near Lake Pleasant, AZ leaves one driver dead.

Legal news from construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 3, a construction site accident in Lake Pleasant, AZ claimed one life. A gravel truck rolled down a hill and crushed another vehicle, killing one of the drivers. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/4/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Worker injured in welding accident in Carteret, NJ.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 1, a worker was injured in an explosion in Carteret, NJ. He was taken to a hospital but his current condition is not known. Officials are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/3/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Two Texas men killed in New Mexico oil refinery fire.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident lawsuit lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 2, an oil refinery fire in Artesia, NM killed two workers and injured two more. Officials are still investigating the incident and the victims' names have not yet been released... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/3/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Construction worker injured in fall at Seattle apartments.

Legal news from worker accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 2, a construction worker fell from an apartment complex in Seattle, WA. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/3/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Kelly Loyd killed at the Hanford Site in Washington.

Legal news from Dallas construction accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 1, Kelly Loyd was killed while working at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington. Loyd was rushed to a hospital but died of his injuries. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/2/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Steel worker injured in fall in Alton, IL.

Legal news from construction fall attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 1, a steel worker in Alton, IL suffered a serious head injury in a fall. The worker is being treated at a nearby hospital. Officials are still investigating the incident... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/2/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Justin Gillman killed after falling from scaffolding in Lincolnshire, IL.

Legal news from scaffolding accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On February 26, Justin Gillman died after falling from scaffolding in Illinois. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are still investigating... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/2/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Lower Merion, PA worker injured in lift accident.

Legal news from construction accident lawyer Michael Grossman:

On March 1, a construction worker in Lower Merion, PA was injured in a lift accident. He was taken to a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/2/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

Construction worker in Kentucky hit by car.

Legal news from construction work accident attorney Michael Grossman:

On March 1, a construction worker in Kentucky was struck by a car while setting up safety equipment. He was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation into the incident is currently underway... read more

Posted by: Construction Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 3/1/2010 | Permalink Link to this Article

 

 


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