Houston, TX – Construction Site Accident On N Main St Leaves 9 Injured
Houston, TX (July 30, 2019) – On Monday, July 28, the Houston Fire Department responded to the scene of a construction site accident in the 3400 block of North Main Street.
According to reports, a crew of fifteen workers was at the construction site working on the building when a roof collapsed on top of several of them. Reports from the scene show that several workers were pouring concrete on the seventh floor when the roof on the building gave away. As a result, seven workers fell through the floor.
Two of the workers inside the building had to be rescued with a ladder truck. All other workers were able to self-evacuate from the building.
In all, nine workers were hospitalized following the incident with injuries of various degrees.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Workplace Accidents In Texas
No matter what profession a worker is in, they are at risk of being for being injured. Sadly, individuals in the construction industry are at an increased risk for sustaining injuries due to the uncertain conditions in which they work. Thousands of workers across Texas are injured annually while on the job.
When victims are injured in workplace accidents, they often go through extensive medical treatment and they are forced to spend weeks off work. When workers are injured on the job, it is crucial that they contact a personal injury attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights. Those harmed may be entitled to compensation to cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and various other damages incurred.
For nearly two decades, Texas workplace accident attorneys at the Benton Law Firm have helped countless victims get the justice and compensation they deserve. Our attorneys understand the difficulties victims face after workplace accidents, which is why we work diligently to ensure those harmed are able to recover from their accidents in the best way possible. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.
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