Florence, AL (September 23, 2021) – Authorities with the Florence Water Department have confirmed that two workers were hospitalized following an accident at the Cypress Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. At around 12:50 p.m., on September 20, calls for assistance came in surrounding an accident that required assistance.
Reports from the Water Department indicate that two employees were being lowered into a sewage lift station. As the employees were being dropped down, the cable on the cage carrying them broke, causing the two men to fall an undisclosed distance before hitting the landing approximately 50-feet below ground.
The two men were both injured in the accident. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for further care. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Workplace Accidents in Florence, Alabama
In Alabama, around 90 people lose their lives in accidents while on the job each year. More than 30,000 others are left with serious injuries that require extensive medical assistance. Victims who are left with broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and even internal organ damage often have to take time off work to recover. The mental, physical, and financial consequences can be devastating.
Although most people are provided safe environments to work, there are many instances where people sustain injuries in accidents due to negligence. Some of the leading causes of workplace accidents in our state include:
- Overexertion and bodily reaction
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Coming in contact with objects and equipment
These three causes account for roughly 84% of nonfatal injury accidents in our state. When victims are injured in accidents on the job, due to the negligence of others, they must reach out to a Florence workplace accident lawyer as soon as possible. Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and a variety of other damages they face.
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Florence Personal Injury Lawyers
At Cory Watson Attorneys, we take a responsive approach to providing our clients with trusted and effective representation. Our Florence workplace injury lawyers have a keen attention to detail, which enables our team to provide the most trusted representation to each client we work with. We fight to help injured parties maximize their recoveries so they are in the best position possible moving forward. Our team will investigate your accident, gather evidence in support of your claim, and fight aggressively to get you the justice you deserve moving forward. If you have been injured in an accident while on the job, you must act quickly to get justice. Waiting to file a legal claim following your accident can jeopardize your chances of holding wrongdoers accountable and recovering. Contact our Alabama personal injury law firm at (205) 328-2200 to schedule a free case review to see how we can help you. We are available at your earliest convenience to discuss your accident and legal options available for you. Contact our law firm today to get started.
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