Last Thursday, a construction worker was killed in Chula Vista when a wall fell crushing him to death. The wall was to a building being demolished to make room for Unified Port of San Diego convention and hotel area.
On Sunday, the worker was identified as Austin Sawicki of Escondido.
We are saddened to hear of Mr. Sawicki's passing and give our sympathy to his family.
On Tuesday, the windows of the Jurewitz Law Group rattled. It wasn't an earthquake, but it seemed like it was from an explosion. Only later on that afternoon did we discovery that an explosion had occurred at the nearby Downtown San Diego Hilton, injuring 14.
Original thoughts turned to whether the incident was a terrorist attack. Then to whether a boiler in the hotel had exploded. Now it appears that the accident was caused by a natural gas leak inside the hotel.
Of the 14 injured, three were critically injured and were placed into medically induced comas. These workers sustained burns from 20-35 percent of their bodies, including some areas of third degree burns. They were taken to the UCSD Medical Center burn unit for treatment.
Construction accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries, leading either to permanent injuries or death. In those cases, an injured worker or his family needs an experienced group of lawyers to navigate through the Workers' Compensation and Civil systems in order to maximize the recovery that will provide for that worker and his family for the remainder of his life.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction accident, please contact the Jurewitz Law Group for a free consultation.
