A tree trimmer in Littleton was killed on Wednesday after the articulated boom he was in snapped and he fell about 30 feet. The Denver Post is reporting that the accident happened at about noon in the 5200 block of South Sherman Street. Littleton Fire Bureau Chief Jay Ruoff said the man was being lowered in the bucket when “basically the arm on the truck broke and came down and he was thrown out.”

According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, from 1992 to 2007, a total of 1,285 people were killed in tree-trimming accidents nationwide. Of these deaths, 42 percent occurred when a person was hit by a falling tree or branch. Another 34 percent were killed by a fall from a tree, while 14 percent were killed by electrocution.

No one can ever be fully prepared for an accident.  Even if you are adequately insured, severe and chronic injuries can quickly deplete even the best coverage.  When this occurs, how will you pay your medical expenses and rehabilitation costs?  What if you are unable to work and can no longer support your family? During such a difficult time, your Colorado Personal Injury Attorney with The Daniel Law Firm can be of great assistance with regard to analyzing your unique situation and providing advice and counsel related to your legal options. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident, reach out to The Daniel Law Firm. We take great pride in serving clients all over Colorado. Let us discuss with you the best strategy for moving your case forward in both a positive direction and timely manner. Call us today at (303) 951-0233.

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