Marble City Employee Killed in Grinder Accident
According to an online article in The Oklahoman, a 30-year-old man was killed in a work related accident at a lime plant. The employee was pulled into a grinder machine used for grinding lime and other minerals for a lime plant corporation as three men performed maintenance on the machine. The employee was killed instantly during the on-the-job accident.
Based on the report, rescue workers had to partially dismantle the machine in order to recover the employee’s body. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Mine and Safety Health Administration. Statistics from the Oklahoma State Department of Health indicate that 21% of occupational fatalities were due to machine-related deaths between 1998 and 2006.
Families who lose loved ones in work related accidents caused by another person’s negligence may be able to seek financial assistance through workers’ compensation benefits. However, in some instances, a wrongful death lawsuit may also be filed if a third party is determined to hold accountability.
The wrongful death attorneys of Maples Law Firm have extensive experience in obtaining compensation for family members of wrongful death victims. While no amount of money will ever replace the loss of a loved one, compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and even lost earnings can help a family get back on their feet.
At Maples Law Firm, our Oklahoma wrongful death attorneys handle wrongful death cases caused by workplace accidents, auto accidents, medical malpractice, dangerous products, and more. Wrongful death litigation requires skillful representation and lawyers willing to provide the best possible legal solutions for their clients. While legal compensation may not completely ease the pain of a loved one’s death, our wrongful death attorneys can help families recover a form of peace through holding negligent individuals or groups accountable for unsafe premises.
For a free consultation, contact the wrongful death attorneys of Maples Law Firm today at (405) 705-5050, or visit our website at https://www.mapleslawokc.com/ to submit a free online case evaluation.