Jackson County, AL (September 29, 2021) – On Tuesday, emergency crews were called to the site of a workplace accident that ultimately claimed one victim’s life in the Scottsboro area.
On September 28, calls for assistance came in surrounding an accident on Roy Owens Boulevard.
Reports show that a worker was involved in an accident at the aluminum plant located on Roy Owens Road during the afternoon hours. The worker suffered severe injuries in the accident.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene to render aid to the victim. However, they ended up passing away. At this time, investigations surrounding the cause of the incident are underway.
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 Jackson County, Alabama
Every year, workplace accidents in the United States claim the lives of tens of thousands of people. Although we do not see these accidents happen regularly, they have an overwhelming impact on families and loved ones when they do occur. Workplace accidents are often unpredictable. However, they can usually be prevented by adequate training, implementing various safety measures, and routinely supervising workers on the job. The unfortunate truth is that there are often many people who lose their lives in workplace accidents due to the negligence of others. When employers cut corners while hiring and training, innocent parties can suffer.
When victims lose their lives while on the job, their families may have legal options available to help them move forward. A Jackson County wrongful death lawyer can work with you to ensure you get justice. After losing loved ones in accidents on the job, due to the negligence of others, families may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs of:
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost earnings and benefits
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- And more
A trusted, seasoned legal team will analyze your loved one’s accident and help you pursue legal action against those at fault.
For a free legal consultation, call 877-562-0000
Jackson County Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our team at Cory Watson Attorneys understands the challenges that grieving families face after losing loved ones in accidents while on the job. For this reason, our workplace accident attorneys in Jackson County are dedicated to providing the most responsive and trusted representation imaginable. Our team will investigate your loved one’s accident to determine what took place. We will identify acts of negligence and those responsible for the incidents. We will fight diligently to hold them to account, not only to get you justice but to ensure others do not have to suffer in the future.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of an accident while at their place of employment, you must act quickly to get justice. Contacting our Alabama workplace accident lawyers at your earliest convenience can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to get justice. Call (205) 328-2200 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free, no-obligation case review with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Cory Watson Attorneys, we have focused our careers on giving back to our local community. Our careers have been dedicated to changing injured victims and their family’s lives for the better. We do this by fighting for and protecting their rights in a court of law to ensure that they receive full and fair compensation after being injured in an accident. Our goal is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving. The information provided in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. This is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.
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