Construction is a characteristically dangerous industry where workers are open to many types of accidents and injuries on site. These can be due to carelessness and negligent behavior of contractors, machinery manufacturers, site managers and fellow workers; unsafe equipment is also the cause of devastating injuries to construction workers...
Injured in a Construction Accident?
Construction Worker Killed in Fall: Family May be Entitled to Compensation
According to The New York Times, a worker believed to be in his 40’s died last week when he was involved in a scaffolding accident at the Dream New York hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The man, who was working for Alpha General Contracting of New York, had been doing work on the hotel’s façade when he fell approximately 80 feet through a portion of the scaffolding where wooden planks had apparently fallen away or been removed. The man landed on the sidewalk shed covering the front entrance of the hotel. He was pronounced dead at the Weill Cornell Medical Center...
What should you do when you have an accident on a construction site?
Construction workers are prone to fatal accidents most of the time. Even with strict government safety measures, accidents can happen anytime. If you or a loved one has suffered from a construction accident, contact a New York construction accident lawyer. You have the right to seek compensation and get the justice you deserve...