FATAL ACCIDENT MAY HAVE BEEN PREVENTABLE HARLEM, NEW YORK (July 3, 2016)
A three-year-old toddler was killed in a tragic accident at Harlem River Houses when he fell 13 stories after going threw a loosely secured window guard, according to the New York Post. (map) The accident at the housing project in Harlem occurred around 7:20 p.m. Sources familiar with the accident are saying that the bars by the window are supposed to be secured on the outside. But those bars were loose allowing the child to easily fall out of the window to the ground below. Authorities have been able to identify the 3-year-old as Latyr Sene. The investigation into this accident is still ongoing, but the building owner may be liable for failing to properly secure the window guard. Unsafe premises can be especially dangerous for small children and can often lead to death or serious injury. Neighbors described the parents of the toddler as African immigrants and very nice people. They also indicated that the baby had a twin. Emergency rescue workers rushed to the scene in order to try to revive the child that fell. He was taken to the hospital but was later pronounced dead.
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At the RMFW Law Firm we believe in giving back to the community and helping those who are in need. If you or someone that you know has been affected by this accident, we will gladly help raise awareness of any gofundme campaign set up to support the victim or their family. We can link to it in this post which is then spread across our social media platforms. You can send your request to: gofundmerequest@gmail.com. Our staff were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this fatal accident that killed a young and precious 3-year-old boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn such an incredible loss. This accident looks as though it could have been prevented if the window guard had been properly secured. We encourage the New York Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation for the sake of the family that has lost so much. If there is anything at all we can do for the family as they evaluate all of their rights, we are here to help 212-344-1000.