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Two workers killed in workplace accident

On Behalf of | Apr 18, 2019 | Firm News, workers' compensation disability

Workers’ compensation benefits are here for Colorado families when they need them following a workplace accident or fatal workplace accident. Two bodies were recently recovered in northern Colorado following a fatal workplace accident. The two workers were killed when a trench collapsed. The two victims were in their mid twenties and late forties. The fatal workplace accident occurred when the 15-foot trench gave way and buried the victims.

The rescue effort, which turned to a recovery effort, was complex and required securing against a second collapse. It took several hours to perform. During the rescue, one of the men was able to communicate with rescuers and his family but, tragically, died before he could be rescued. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal workplace accident. Authorities have not provided the reason for the trench collapse.

Workers’ compensation disability benefits provide a variety of different benefits for injured workers and their families in Colorado, including in cases of a fatal workplace accident. In circumstances of a fatal workplace accident, surviving family members and loved ones may be able to recover death benefits to help with the challenges they face after the unexpected loss of their loved one on the job. Workers’ compensation benefits generally provide help with medical expenses and lost wages for injured workers and their families.

Workers’ compensation benefits are there for injured workers and their families when they have suffered harm, including unthinkable harm in some circumstances such as in situations of a fatal workplace accident. As a result, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits that may be available to them during their understandable time of need.

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