Construction Accidents

On May 13, 2020, a fire extinguisher exploded in a Manhattan building, killing a construction worker and severely injuring another. The explosion happened in a building located on Ninth Avenue in Chelsea. 

According to the first responders and medical crews who reached the incident site, the explosion took place on the building’s fourth floor. One of the workers was pronounced dead, and the other was shifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. The incident has highlighted the many dangers surrounding construction work in NYC. 

The construction sector of NYC is one of the most dangerous industries as it is responsible for many deaths and injuries of workers as well as bystanders every year. In 2007 alone, 761 construction workers were injured in on-site accidents in the city, according to the NYC Department of Buildings. During the first half of 2019, 286 construction-related injuries were reported in the Big Apple. 

While the labor laws regulate the risks and dangers of the construction sector, the number of deaths and injuries is on the rise. The following list of the five leading causes of construction injuries and deaths may indicate where the problems lie:

The construction industry in the US has some of the most dedicated and hardworking people who risk their lives every day in a hazardous profession to contribute to the building of the nation’s economy. From commercial buildings to residential projects to large infrastructure projects, such as bridges, roads, tunnels, highways and airports, construction workers are vital to the growth and development of the local economy in Brooklyn, NY and the rest of the state. Construction workers such as laborers, masons, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, plumbers, sheet metal workers and painters operate in this high-risk industry to support their families. New York has put in place a number of workers’ compensation laws to protect the rights of construction workers. In the event of an on-the-job injury, the worker can expect to receive compensation for their medical costs, potential loss of income, and pain and suffering. In some of the construction injury cases, the victim could possibly have two claims for a single accident, by way of a workers’ comp claim as well as a lawsuit. Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff law firm in Brooklyn, NY handles various legal aspects of the construction injury claims, including worker’s compensation, lawsuits for personal injury, social security for disability, and appeals. The skilled and reputable Brooklyn construction accident attorneys at RMFW law firm will provide the best possible legal support to an injured construction worker and their family, right from pursuing their workers’ comp claim to negotiating a settlement or filing a lawsuit, as necessary.

The construction industry in Bronx, NY, is considered one of the most dangerous places to work, as any laborer, contractor, foreman, or other blue-collar workers will attest. According to a recent study published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest proportion of workplace accidents and injuries in America are suffered by the laborers. As surprising as it may sound, accidents on construction sites in Bronx, NY, virtually occur on a daily basis. As one of the oldest law firms in the region, we at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff have represented Bronx workers involved in: