Vermont Construction Worker Killed

Recently New York officials reported the death of a construction worker from Vermont, who died from accidental injuries. The accident occurred on a construction site in northern New York.

The worker was injured while operating an auger, or large drilling device, as he worked to install a pipe with a 3-foot-diameter.  Unfortunately, while operating the drill, the construction worker was thrown to the ground and pinned there by the auger. Although rescue attempts were made by others on the site, the injured worker was pronounced dead after arriving at a local hospital.

Due to heavy machinery and the nature of demanding physical labor involved in construction, the rate of injury in the construction work force is amongst the highest in all industries. Below are some examples of construction site injuries the attorneys at the Atlanta law firm Pope & Howard P.C. can file suit and reclaim losses for:

  • Burns
  • Electrocution
  • Broken Bones
  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Injury
  • Amputation from careless or improper operations

Construction site injuries are often harmful or fatal. Pope & Howard P.C., is a practiced team of attorneys who are well versed in Georgia and federal laws and regulations. Attorneys with Pope & Howard, P.C. can help victims of construction site negligence recover compensation forcatastrophic injuries that have resulted in mounting medical bills and lost income.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a construction site accident, please contact Pope & Howard, P.C. at 404-885-9999 for an initial free consultation. You can also visit our website, popehoward.com, for more information.

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