Anyone that work in the construction industry or knows someone that does, is well aware of the risks that are involved when working in such a dangerous job field. New Yorkers are also well aware of the constant construction activity that is going on in the city as it continues to develop and issues are corrected. Yet while many are aware of the dangers present for the many construction workers, especially those in New York City, few stop to consider the dangers construction sites often present to pedestrians simply passing by.
Sadly, pedestrians going about their daily business frequently fall victim to construction accidents. Many of these accidents result in terrible injuries that could have been avoided in the first place, had rules and regulations put in place for safety purposes, only been adhered to.
New York Scaffolding Accident
One such unfortunate event occurred on Saturday, April 14. As construction crews were disassembling scaffolding in Brooklyn near Borough Hall, a 20-foot section of material collapsed on Joralemon Street. The falling metal poles and panels caused chaos on the streets. People were running and screaming trying to avoid being hit from the falling debris. Three people were injured as a result of the accident, one construction worker and two pedestrians.
A Resulting Mess
One of the entrances to the subway station from Borough Hall was closed for the majority of the day as crews cleaned up the scene and the New York City Department Buildings issued a citation the construction company that was working at the site. The citation was for failing to safeguard the property and persons while conducting a construction operation and a $25,000 fine comes along with this citation. The accident is still under investigation and the cause of the collapse is currently unknown.
If you or a loved one was injured on a construction site and want to pursue a construction accident lawsuit, contact us at:
Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
24-20 Jackson Ave #208
Queens, NY 11101
929-239-4664
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