The Legal Chronicle
Justice for Family? Keith Kelsoe Decatur Work Accident.
We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of work accidents and safety failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Keith Kelsoe.
Keith Kelsoe Loses Life After an Industrial Accident at a Decatur, AL Chicken Processing Plant. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Decatur, AL News – A man lost his life after a work related incident at chicken processing plant Saturday night, October 20, 2024.
AL.com is reporting, “[a] North Alabama man is dead after an industrial accident at a chicken processing plant. Morgan County 911 received reports of an industrial accident…around 7 p.m. Saturday night. A man was transported to Decatur-Morgan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.”
MeatPoultry.com issued a statement through a company spokesperson, “[w]e are deeply saddened about the passing of one of our team members, Keith Kelsoe.” the spokesperson stated “that Kelsoe worked at the plant since May 2008.”
Potential Legal Claims for the Family of Keith Kelsoe?
OUR LEGAL TAKE
FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.
Employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises of a business. The safety measures provided at the site or the malfunction of safety equipment may be at issue in this matter, and may be important in evaluating whether this tragic incident may have been prevented.
List of factual and legal inquires:
- What safety rules were in place to prevent this type of accident?
- Did any such safety features fail?
- Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic malfunction?
- What was the condition of any machinery/equipment involved?
- Was the company or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees?
- If equipment or machinery were involved in the incident, were any attempts made to service, recall or replace any such machinery or equipment prior to the incident?
Under workers’ compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Keith Kelsoe will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While they should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party negligence claim. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and negligence claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Keith Kelsoe should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.
Successful Legal Outcomes in Similar Cases.
OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $250 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS
The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for individuals who have been hurt, or families whose loved ones have been lost, in a work accident or as a consequence of an unsafe property. We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for the family of a worker who lost his life at an unsafe property as consequence of a product defect. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.
We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.
Choosing the Right Attorney (Click Here)