Kansas City, MO (February 11, 2020) – A contract worker at a local UPS facility became ensnared in a moving conveyor belt while he was attempting to fix it on Monday, February 10th.
The incident took place at the UPS Mail Innovations building located on North Century Avenue.
By the time emergency medical technicians discovered the worker, he was not breathing.
The victim was given CPR and taken by ambulance a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries a short while later.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Workplace Accidents in Kansas City
There is no sum of money that is able to sufficiently restore what has been lost after an accident that causes the death of a loved one. For those left alive such as wives, husbands, children, and other members of the family, however, the financial hardship that follows a fatal accident is often crushing. If the accident that killed your loved one was caused by the negligence, maliciousness, or carelessness of another person or company, it is necessary that you bring the responsible person to account.
By obtaining financial compensation via a claim of wrongful death, surviving family members will be able to pay off any outstanding medical bills, afford burial costs, and be made somewhat whole for their loss of consortium and other economic damages as well.
Our Missouri wrongful death attorneys understand the legal system, Missouri workplace accident laws, and can deal with big insurance companies that would otherwise try to accept a low-ball settlement.
If you have lost a loved one in a workplace accident and are looking to file a wrongful death claim in Missouri, reach out to the personal injury attorneys at Monsees & Mayer, PC.
If you are unsure if you have a legitimate claim, discussing your case with a qualified attorney will answer your questions and let you know what legal options are available to you. Give us a call at (816) 361-5555 to schedule your free consultation regarding your potential Missouri car accident claim today.
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