Juan Sanchez Lugo Killed in Work Accident in Allen, TX
Allen, TX — May 23, 2024, Juan Sanchez Lugo was killed as the result of a work accident at around 4:50 p.m. along Henneman Way.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened at an area along the 7700 block of Henneman, just off Grand Ranch Parkway.
Investigators said that 66-year-old Juan Sanchez Lugo was walking through the area where trees were being removed. It appears there was one tree leaning on another one when it feel, and a branch struck Sanchez Lugo. Due to this, Sanchez Lugo sustained fatal injuries. There were no other reported injuries.
In the OSHA investigation summary, officials listed one reportedly serious citation. They also listed a recommended penalty of $11,292. No further information is available at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One thing to consider following any fatal work accident is that Texas has the most complex work fatality law of any other state in the country. There is not always a guaranteed path for a victim's loved ones to get the benefits they need, and this can catch families off-guard. They may even end up at odds with the victim's employer, and getting a fair resolution may require legal strategies and tools the average person doesn't readily have at their disposal. This is why a preliminary OSHA statement is far from the end of the story following a work accident. They may be able to issue appropriate citations and fines, but getting a family the help they need means navigating a legal maze. Generally speaking, the sooner steps are taken to find professionals who can navigate that maze, the better.
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