The Ammons Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against several industrial companies following a tragic workplace accident at the Greens Port Terminal in Houston. The defendants named in the legal action include Cimsa Americas Cement Manufacturing and Sales Corp., Greensport Ship Channel Partners, Watco Companies, Watco Greensport, Sintek North America, Consolidated Crane Company, and Consolidated Crane and Rigging.
The incident occurred at the industrial terminal and logistics facility on the Houston Ship Channel. According to the lawsuit, workers were constructing a metal structure at the job site when disaster struck. The legal filing alleges that an industrial crane was being used to lift heavy metal trusses into place on the roof of the structure using straps when, suddenly and without warning, one of the straps holding a metal truss allegedly snapped.
The lawsuit claims that when the strap failed, the heavy metal truss fell and struck workers below. Tragically, one worker was killed in the accident, while another suffered serious injuries. The Ammons Law Firm is pursuing claims on behalf of the injured worker and the family members of the deceased worker who lost their loved one in this devastating incident.
The legal action alleges that the defendant companies were negligent in multiple ways. According to the lawsuit, these companies allegedly owned, operated, or controlled the premises where the accident occurred. The Ammons Law Firm claims that the defendants owed a legal duty to provide a safe workplace but allegedly breached that duty in several ways.
The lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to provide a safe workplace free of known hazards and failed to warn workers of dangerous conditions. The legal filing also claims that the companies allegedly failed to exercise reasonable care in supervising and inspecting the workmanship at the job site. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to follow industry standards and best practices for job site management and safety.
The Ammons Law Firm also claim that the defendants allegedly failed to implement proper guidelines and procedures to prevent serious injuries. The lawsuit alleges that the companies failed to properly supervise subcontractors and failed to provide adequate safety equipment. According to the legal filing, the defendants allegedly failed to implement a proper lift plan for the use of cranes and metal trusses and failed to protect workers from being struck by collapsing structures.
The lawsuit includes claims for both negligence and premises liability against all defendants. Under premises liability law, The Ammons Law Firm alleges that the workers were invitees at the job site and that the defendants had a duty to keep the premises safe. The legal action claims that the defendants knew or should have known about the dangerous conditions but allegedly failed to warn workers or take action to eliminate the risks.
The lawsuit seeks damages for the wrongful death of the worker who was killed, including compensation for the family’s loss of companionship, society, and financial support. For the injured worker, the legal action seeks damages for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and lost earning capacity.
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If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a workplace accident involving any of these companies or similar industrial defendants, it is crucial to seek an experienced workplace accident lawyer. the workplace accident lawyers at The Ammons Law Firm have a proven record of holding negligent companies accountable for workplace safety failures. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options for seeking the compensation you deserve.
About The Ammons Law Firm
Led by founding attorney Rob Ammons, The Ammons Law Firm is a Houston-based personal injury law firm known for its success in handling complex workplace injury and wrongful death cases, particularly those involving industrial crane accidents, multi-defendant job site liability, and catastrophic injuries along the Houston Ship Channel. With more than three decades of experience, the firm represents clients nationwide in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation and has successfully recovered over $2 billion for clients wrongfully injured or killed by corporate and governmental wrongdoing.
