Worker Dies After Falling From Bucket Lift Outside Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, AL

Leeds, AL (October 19, 2026) – A 70-year-old man died on Sunday, October 18, after falling from a bucket lift while hanging holiday lights outside Bass Pro Shops in Leeds. 

According to authorities, the worker was using a bucket lift to hang holiday lights outside the store when he fell. Further details about the height of the fall, the equipment involved, and the circumstances leading up to the accident have not been released.

The Leeds Police Department is investigating.

We extend our sincere condolences to the man's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

What Legal Options May Be Available After a Fatal Workplace Accident in Leeds, AL?

When a worker dies in a fall while performing job duties, eligible family members may have questions about workers' compensation death benefits and whether additional legal claims may be available.

Alabama's workers' compensation system may provide certain benefits to eligible dependents after a work-related death.

Depending on the circumstances, questions may also arise about whether an equipment manufacturer, property owner, contractor, or another third party contributed to the fatal accident. The availability of a separate claim depends on the facts and applicable legal requirements.

Relevant records may include workplace safety documentation, equipment inspection and maintenance records, employment information, witness accounts, and any official investigative findings.

These materials may help clarify how the fall occurred and whether safety procedures or equipment issues were involved. Families may also need documentation of their relationship to the deceased and financial dependency when seeking applicable benefits.

A wrongful death lawyer can review the circumstances, explain potential workers' compensation benefits and third-party claims, and clarify filing deadlines.

If you lost a loved one in a workplace accident in Alabama, we can provide clear information. Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey has extensive experience reviewing fatal and injury-related crash cases.

We can handle the complex investigation while you focus on honoring the memory of your loved one. 

You can contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey at 205-349-2009 to speak with our team and discuss your case today.

Notes: Our writers relied on secondary sources to create this article. Our staff has not independently verified all of the circumstances surrounding this accident; therefore, if you find any incorrect information, please contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, LLP immediately so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post may be deleted upon request.

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