A construction worker was recently killed in an accident.  According to reports,  a piece of heavy equipment crushed the worker.  Details of the accident have not yet been fully released as authorities and company officials are conducting an investigation as well as are contacting the immediate family of the worker who lost his life.

When the accident occurred, other workers rushed to the man's aid and removed the equipment.  Emergency officials were called to the scene and pronounced the man dead on arrival. 

More details about the accident should be released following the outcome of the investigation. 

If you need help obtaining workers' compensation, contact the Raleigh workers' compensation lawyers of Scudder & Hedrick, PLLC at 919-851-3311.