Worker Killed in Frisco Construction Accident on Big Horn Trail 

Frisco, Texas (January 29, 2021) – A worker was struck and killed by a piece of equipment Thursday morning in Frisco, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 11:40 a.m., January 28, in the 10500 block of Big Horn Trail.

Police said a construction contractor was struck and killed by a skid-steer piece of equipment at a construction site.

The victim was killed in the accident. Their identity has not been released.

No further details regarding the accident were provided.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor, Texas holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous state in which to work, particularly in the construction industry.

The common causes of construction accidents include; negligence by the employer to provide necessary training regarding the use of equipments, or if the equipment itself has deteriorated from age or is in total disrepair, improper storage of materials, lackadaisical supervision, slovenly inspections, unmarked dangers, or general noncompliance with safety regulations and regimens along with code violations.

The only way you can hope to recover from the major financial implications of your losses from an accident which occurred on a construction site is to engage the help of a smart lawyer who knows exactly what must be proven in order to arrive at the kind of compensation you deserve. At the Houston law firm of Joel A. Gordon and Associates, our attorneys have been representing accident victims like you.

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