July 26, 2012 (Press-News.org) A Texas woman has sued the employer of her late husband after he died from a workplace fall, claiming the company waited two hours to call an ambulance and denied her husband crucial medical attention.
The widow alleges that instead of immediately calling 911 after her husband fell at work, the company took a urine sample from him while he was unconscious to test for drugs, a claim the company denies. The husband was a cement loader and batch man and was two weeks away from retirement. After he fell several feet, he lost consciousness and later died in the hospital.
Now, the company faces a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit. The worker's widow wishes to recover actual and punitive damages and claims the company was negligent in providing adequate safety training and proper safety equipment for workers.
Fatal Construction Accident Liability Issues
When workers are injured or killed on the job, it is possible for them or their families to recover damages in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Injuries sustained on a construction site often involve a number of responsible parties that may include general contractors, sub-contractors, site managers and even equipment suppliers, any or all of which may be responsible for the injuries.
Often, general and sub-contractors are liable for construction site injuries. These employers must provide reasonably safe workplaces for their employees and warn workers of hazards or defects found at the work site. They also oversee safety rule compliance, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Injured parties or their families may recover damages for injuries if they can prove that an employer's negligence caused the injury. Negligence means that the employer did not take reasonable care in providing a safe workplace. Families may recover medical costs, lost wages, loss of consortium (the loss of the benefits of having a spouse) and damages for the wrongful death of a spouse or parent.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed while on the job, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to understand your legal options.
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Texas Woman Sues Late Husband's Employer for His Wrongful Death
A woman claims her husband's employer failed to call 911 after a fall knocked him unconscious. She's suing the company for 15 million for her husband's wrongful death.
2012-07-26
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[Press-News.org] Texas Woman Sues Late Husband's Employer for His Wrongful DeathA woman claims her husband's employer failed to call 911 after a fall knocked him unconscious. She's suing the company for 15 million for her husband's wrongful death.