State Thruway Authority employee dies in accident in Henrietta work zone

An investigation is underway after a State Thruway Authority worker died and another was seriously injured in a Henrietta tractor-trailer accident

HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (September 29, 2024) – A New York State Thruway worker died and another was seriously injured in a crash involving a Henrietta tractor-trailer on I-90.

According to Henrietta police, the collision occurred Thursday afternoon. The construction workers were in a work area when they were hit by a semi-truck.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene to assist the victims. One of the workers died from his injuries.

The other worker was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway.

Liability for accidents involving the Henrietta semi-trailer

Road construction sites remain very dangerous for workers. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2022, 891 people died and 37,701 people were injured in work zone accidents.” Workplace accidents are accidents that occur within the boundaries of a work zone or when approaching or leaving a work zone due to activities, behaviors or controls relating to traffic moving through the boundaries of a work zone.” There are a number of common causes of workplace accidents.

• Driver distraction
• Speeding
• Improper signage
• Bad road conditions
• Inexperienced drivers

If a worker is killed or injured at work, he or his family is usually entitled to the workers’ compensation system. This system works through a no-fault insurance system. The family of a deceased or injured worker may also seek recourse through a third-party liability claim. A third-party liability claim may be possible if a company independent of an employee’s employer contributed to a collision. There can be numerous sources of third-party liability for any truck accident.

• The company that owns or operates a commercial truck could be held responsible.
• A general contractor could be held liable if a work area is in a dangerous condition.
• A municipal entity could potentially be held liable for an accident if it was caused by a dangerous condition on public property.

After a truck accident, it can be difficult to know where to start. Many victims suffer life-changing injuries that impact their ability to return to work. If a worker is killed, his family may lose the income they need to pay all their bills. It is critical that accident victims and their families understand that they have rights in the event of a fatal workplace accident. The family members of a worker who died in a work area collision may be able to obtain some measure of justice through a civil lawsuit.

Investigating semi-truck accidents in New York

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC extend our deepest condolences to the family of the worker who died in this collision. We hope the other worker can make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Need more information about a Henrietta semi-truck accident? Our team of road safety advocates is here to answer any questions you may have. It is important to us that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or need support of any kind, we are here for you. You can reach us at any time at (516) 908-9792.