Georgia Legal Report
Lawrence Wyatt: Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life at Meldrim, Georgia Warehouse Facility. (WTOC.com)
Was safety negligence or an equipment malfunction a factor in this loss of life and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of safety negligence across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Meldrim, Georgia News
A man lost his life in a possible work-related incident at a Meldrim, Georgia warehouse facility Friday morning, May 10, 2024.
WTOC.com is reporting, “[o]ne person is dead following a chemical release at [a warehouse facility] in Effingham County. The facility is located off of Old River Road. Effingham County Fire Rescue says the chemical release happened sometime between Thursday evening or Friday morning. They arrived on scene at 8:21 a.m. Friday morning. They were called to the facility for an injured/unresponsive employee.”
Live5News.com is reporting, “[a]uthorities said a chemical pesticide used to treat fruits and vegetables was released. Crews worked with EMS for about seven hours to filter the area, going into the building approximately every 30 minutes to test the air.”
According to SavannahNow.com, “Lawrence Wyatt has been identified as the man who died.”
The incident remains under investigation.
Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take
Warehouse facility employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the safety measures provided both at the warehouse facility and by the manufacturer of any machinery involved, and whether this tragic incident may have been prevented. Relevant factual and legal inquires include, but are not limited to:
- What safety features, such as a warning alarm or emergency safety measures, were in place to protect Mr. Wyatt?
- Did any such safety features fail?
- Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
- Was the manufacturer or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees or contractors?
- Were any attempts made to service, recall or replace any equipment or other machinery involved prior to the incident?
Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Lawrence Wyatt may be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While Lawrence Wyatt’s family should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party civil claim against the designer or manufacturer of the machinery and equipment involved in the incident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and product liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Lawrence Wyatt’s family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.
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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of work accidents and equipment malfunctions. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
- A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
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