A lot of construction work is being carried out throughout New York. This particular field definitely offers rewarding jobs to millions of capable workers. But according to the construction accident lawyers in Brooklyn, the jobs in this field do not come without the possibility of dangerous construction-site-accidents. Such accidents can affect your ability to work and earn for your family.
Last week, Jun Cong Wu, a 33-year old Brooklyn-based construction worker met his death because of an accident at construction site at Gramercy Park, Manhattan. Now, another construction site accident has happened on January 24, 2018.
What Happened?
This accident took place at a construction site at 162nd Street and 46th Avenue in Flushing. According to sources, a large boom truck with a crane arm on its bed had been hired for lifting construction materials in Flushing.
But the truck tipped over in the construction zone at around 9:41 am in the morning. The accident resulted in damage to a nearby building as well as cars parked nearby. Fortunately, the incident neither injured nor killed anyone; but the authorities investigated the entire accident and had reason to believe that the general contractor was guilty of not safeguarding the construction site.
Furthermore, the Department of Buildings also levied five different types of fines on the general contractor. The boom truck involved in this construction site mishap was operating without a permit.
The Bottom Line:
Have you been injured in a construction site accident on this site or another job site? Is your injury serious? Only an experienced construction site lawyer in Queens can help you with this process.
Call The Law Firm of Vaughn Weber Law & Prakope serving all boroughs of New York City and Long Island.
INDUSTRIAL CODE VIOLATIONS
New York Courts are littered with Labor Law 241(6) claims that hinge on whether the correct industrial codes have been plead and supported with admissible evidence. For a person injured in a construction accident, industrial code violations are probably the last thing on their mind. Having a personal injury attorney familiar with Labor Law cases is obviously extraordinarily important in these situations. Knowing what questions to ask and what evidence to track down can make the difference between a successful Labor Law claim and a failing one.
Construction accidents are often the result of a contractor or subcontractor’s failure to comply with the industrial code. The industrial code exists to provide a safe work environment for construction workers as well as for those people who may be on or near the work area for other reasons. Industrial Code violations are usually due to construction companies rushing to complete a job by a deadline or cut costs to increase profitability. In New York, construction jobs are so competitive. It is important that contractors do not put profit over safety.
Often times, construction accidents result in horrific injuries. It is only right that the injured party be fairly compensated for their injuries.
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When you or a loved one are injured in a construction accident, we will fight to obtain the compensation you deserve. Please call the Law Firm of Vaughn, Weber & Prakope, PLLC at 516-858-2620, where an attorney with a proven track record of holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence can speak with you about your case.
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When this happens to you or a loved one, you need someone who will fight to obtain the compensation you deserve. Please call the Law Firm of Vaughn, Weber & Prakope, PLLC at 516-858-2620, where an attorney with a proven track record of holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence can speak with you about your case.
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