Construction Worker Injured By Falling Equipment

ByVictoria Negron

|

Updated onMay 22, 2018

Construction Worker Injured By Falling Equipment

This case involves a construction worker that was severely injured while working on a highway construction project in Minnesota. The project required the installation of concrete jersey barriers. As the barrier was being placed by a crane vehicle, it fell from a height of about 9 feet, crushing a construction worker who was monitoring the placement. The worker suffered permanent head and back injuries and is no longer able to work. An expert in construction equipment and site management was sought to review the case and determine liability for this accident.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Please explain your experience managing construction sites.

2. Are you familiar with concrete jersey barriers and how an improperly placed barrier can result in injuries?

Expert Witness Response E-100988

inline imageI have worked as a construction manager and engineer for the last 23 years and have an additional 17 years of construction claims experience. I have used concrete jersey barriers for over 100 projects involving highways, bridges, and steel mills, and am well-experienced in the placement of these types of barriers. For projects that I have worked on as a manager, I would coordinate with the OSHA person in charge regarding the placement of barriers and injury prevention. From the description, the secure strapping of the concrete jersey barrier seems to be the primary issue that could cause injuries.

About the author

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron

Victoria Negron has extensive experience in journalism and thought leadership in the legal space, with a background crafting content, whitepapers, webinars, and current event articles pertaining to the role of expert witnesses in complex litigation matters. She is a skilled professional specializing in B2B product marketing and content marketing. Currently, she serves as an Enterprise Product Marketing Manager at Postman, and previously held the position of Technical Product Marketing Manager at Palantir Technologies, where she developed her skills in launch strategies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive analysis.

Her expertise in content marketing was further refined during her tenure at the Expert Institute, where she progressed from a Marketing Writer to Senior Content Marketing Manager, and eventually to Associate Director of Content & Product Marketing. In these roles, she honed her abilities in digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Educationally, Victoria holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Art, and Hispanic Studies from Hamilton College. Her diverse educational background and professional experience have equipped her with a robust skill set in product marketing, content development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

Find an expert witness near you

What State is your case in?

What party are you representing?