Roofer Injured in Electrical Accident on Sugar Hill Drive in Houston, TX
Houston, TX — February 5, 2025, a worker was injured following an electrical accident that happened Wednesday afternoon along Sugar Hill Drive.
Initial details about the accident say that it took place in a neighborhood off the corner of Chimney Rock Road and San Felipe Street.
Authorities said that a worker was on a roof at the time when a power line somehow came into contact with the building's gutters. This caused the worker to be electrically shocked, resulting in burns. Due to the accident, the worker was taken to a hospital.
A fire broke out, which firefighters eventually put out. Right now, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Regardless of the cause of the accident, work accidents always carry inherent challenges to overcome. Simply put, Texas work accident law is more complex than in any other state in the country. Despite what people may think, there isn't always an automatic process for getting workers and families benefits after an accident. Sometimes, the burden falls to them to work with the employer involved, who usually is going to prioritize their best interests over those of the employee. That means people involved in these accidents need to ensure they have the tools, evidence, and legal strategies helping them navigate the legal maze that is Texas work injury law. Otherwise, the obstacles between them and much needed benefits could prove daunting.
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