Decatur, AL (September 21, 2021) – One man has lost his life following aworkplace accident on Monday morning. On September 20, emergency crews were requested on-site at an Alabama Steel Mill in Decatur.
At around 8 a.m. on Monday, calls came in for assistance at the scene of a workplace accident at the Nucor Steel plant located on Iverson Boulevard in Trinity.
Authorities arrived at the scene and went to work on securing the area. Emergency medical services located a man who had been struck by a forklift at the location. Authorities began to render aid to the man and transport him to Huntsville Hospital.
Authorities confirmed that the man passed away from his injuries after arriving. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Decatur, Alabama
Each year, thousands of people are involved in accidents while on the job. In some instances, these accidents impact people right here in Alabama. Being injured while on the job can have a crippling impact on victims and their families. Regrettably, many victims never recover from their injuries.
Each year, around 100 people lose their lives while on the job here in Alabama. These accidents often take place for a variety of reasons. When victims lose their lives in accidents due to negligent practices, improper training, defective equipment, and various other reasons, their families may have legal options available. It is imperative that surviving relatives seek the guidance of a wrongful death lawyer in Decatur as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help cover some of the financial burdens they face moving forward.
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Decatur Wrongful Death Lawyers
For nearly four decades, Decatur workplace accident lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys have helped bereaved families get justice after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Our law firm provides each client with an array of services, including:
- Investigating to determine the cause of the accident
- Gathering evidence in support of our clients’ cases
- Determining the financial impact families endure moving forward
- Fighting to help our clients recover full and fair compensation
Our legal team is dedicated to providing each client we work with individualized representation that truly reflects their personal needs. We understand the challenges that grieving families face as they move forward. This assists our attorneys to focus on providing the most trusted representation to ensure they are able to get the justice they deserve. We strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries for various economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Lost earnings and benefits
- Loss of inheritance
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship/parental guidance
- Medical expenses
- And more
If your loved one has lost their life in a fire incident, contact our workplace accident attorneys in Alabama at (205) 328-2200 to see how we can help you.
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