Covington, GA – Worker Killed in Access Rd Bridge Collapse
Covington, GA (October 20, 2021) – On Tuesday evening, October 18, a worker was killed and others were injured in a Covington bridge collapse.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the accident happened on the Access Road bridge around I-20 over the Yellow River. While workers were working to demolish the area, a portion of the bridge collapsed into the river. A 500-ton crane had to remove a truck and excavator that went into the river.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One worker, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. Two workers were seriously injured and rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
Due to the severity of the accident, the area was blocked until police were able to fully clear the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Georgia
Workplace accidents happen every year in the state of Georgia, some of which are incredibly severe in nature. In just 2017 alone, it was reported that approximately 194 people were killed in fatal workplace accidents and many others were injured. These accidents continue to increase throughout the state due to the actions of others. It is never easy to lose someone you love in a fatal workplace accident. However, this is the reality that many families face every year. If you have sustained these losses, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
Losing somebody you love in a workplace accident can affect your life in many ways. You may have questions that only an attorney will be able to answer. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a claim? What evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer with the help of a Covington wrongful death attorney on your side.
Covington Wrongful Death Attorneys
Our skilled attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you and your family after you have lost someone you love in a fatal accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. It is up to you and your family to show that an employee or employer is liable for your loved one’s workplace accident. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, you have a variety of options and should never have to stand alone. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Covington at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can assist you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
