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Family Of West Palm Beach Man Killed At Sewage Treatment Plant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of a man who drowned in a sewage treatment tank at the East Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the cities of city of West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach. The suit claims the man’s death could have been prevented had safety recommendations been followed.

In January 2015, the deceased fell to his tragic death through a corroded section of a metal grate covering the top of a sewage treatment tank. After he was reported missing, plant workers spent hours looking for the victim, draining pipes and tanks in a frantic search.

Perhaps the most senseless aspect of the case is a report by inspectors denoting the dilapidated condition of the metal grates which the deceased fell through. According to the lawsuit, plant inspectors knew of the potentially dangerous conditions plaguing the water treatment facility yet failed to act in a responsible manner to prevent injury or death.

The specific amount of money sought in the suit was not disclosed. The family’s lawyer hopes the wrongful death lawsuit with help prevent another tragedy like the one that befell the victim. The deceased is survived by his sons and wife.

Complicating the suit are Florida’s state workers’ compensation laws. The laws limit the amount of money a family may file an insurance claim with the employer for in the event of death or serious injury at work.

Florida wrongful death lawsuits

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim’s family in this tragic and seemingly avoidable wrongful death case. The Pendas Law Firm regularly represents the families of wrongful death lawsuits in their quest for justice and answers and knows the hardships families face following the loss of a loved one.

In addition to the emotional pain and suffering of losing someone close, families may often be left with funeral expenses, medical bills, and hospital expenses. Furthermore, the loss of income a family relied upon from their family member as a provider may only exacerbate an already dire situation.

Fortunately, the law gives families of wrongful death victims remedy to recover for their losses. If you lost a loved one due to the negligence or careless actions of others, you may be entitled to substantial compensation.

Even though no amount of money will bring back the ones we love, injury victims are none-the-less entitled to receive compensation for the deceased’s lost wages, medical bills, funeral costs, and other damages. A personal injury lawsuit can be a powerful tool to seek the justice and answers families need to begin the healing process.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

If your family lost a loved one due to a tragic accident, you may be able to hold wrongdoers accountable if foul play was involved. The Pendas Law Firm has experience investigating and prosecuting wrongful death lawsuits to the fullest extent of the law. For a consultation about your wrongful death lawsuit, contact The Pendas Law Firm. Our lawyers serve the Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach areas.

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