Case Type: Construction Site Accident/Workplace Safety
Outcome: $1.5 Million settlement
Client: Estate of deceased construction worker
Court/Resolution: Settlement after closing arguments
Background
A construction worker was performing his duties at a job site where electrical infrastructure was present, working in an environment that required strict adherence to safety protocols to protect workers from electrical hazards.
What Happened
While working at the construction site, our client was fatally struck by an electrical wire. The contact with the energized electrical line resulted in electrocution, tragically killing the worker. This preventable workplace accident occurred due to inadequate safety measures and failure to properly secure or de-energize electrical hazards in the construction zone.
Legal Strategy
Our attorneys served as co-lead counsel alongside Robert W. Munley, building a comprehensive case against the utility company responsible for the electrical infrastructure. The legal team demonstrated that the utility company failed to follow proper safety protocols for construction sites, including failure to adequately mark, secure, or de-energize electrical lines in areas where workers were present. We established that industry safety standards require utility companies to take specific precautions to protect construction workers from electrical hazards and that these standards were not met.
Case Outcome
After presenting a full case through closing arguments, the utility company agreed to a $1.5 million settlement for the estate and surviving family members. This substantial settlement was reached after the jury had heard all evidence and arguments, demonstrating the strength of our case and providing the family with financial security while acknowledging their devastating loss.
Why It Matters
This case underscores the critical responsibility that utility companies have to maintain safe working conditions around their electrical infrastructure, particularly at construction sites where workers are present. The settlement reinforces that utility companies must prioritize worker safety and follow established protocols to prevent electrical accidents. It ensures the victim’s family receives compensation for their profound loss while holding utility companies accountable for maintaining the highest safety standards to protect construction workers from electrical hazards.
