There are few more terrifying events in the construction world than a crane collapsing. Any mishap involving these massive structures often results in significant injury or death. A crane accident lawyer can help victims and surviving family members seek damages for medical treatment, lost union benefits, lost pay, and the pain and suffering
Construction worker killed, another injured when wall collapses at Brooklyn rowhouse
December 28, 2020BROOKLYN, NY - One construction worker died and a second was injured when a wall collapsed at a residential property in Sunset Park. The FDNY received reports of an incident at 454 42nd Street at approximately 1:30 p.m. on December 28, as reported by Gothamist. A ten-foot retention wall in the rowhouse’s backyard collapsed, trapping multiple
Construction worker survives five-story fall in Ithaca
December 18, 2020ITHACA, NY - A construction worker is recovering in the hospital after falling five stories and landing in a dumpster Monday evening. According to WSYR-TV, the incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at a job site located at 709 West Court Street. The 37-year-old man had unhooked the fall protection he was wearing as he prepared to head home
Two injured in construction lift accident in Newport
December 9, 2020NEWPORT, NY - Two construction workers were sent to the hospital after a man lift tipped over at a job site northeast of Utica Friday. The incident occurred at 2799 Newport Road shortly after noon on November 27, as reported by Syracuse.com. Investigators say that four workers were attempting to adjust a set of trusses when a loose truss fell
Construction worker injured at Coney Island job site
October 21, 2020BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, NY – A construction worker was injured Monday morning when he fell into a hole at a job site in Coney Island. PIX 11 reports that the accident happened near the intersection of W. 5th Street and Neptune Avenue, just north of Brighton Beach. Firefighters were on the scene by 11:30 a.m. Few details regarding the accident or
Firefighters rescue window washers trapped on side of Financial District skyscraper
October 6, 2020MANHATTAN, NY – Firefighters rescued a pair of window washers from a Financial District skyscraper after the suspended scaffold they were standing on broke and left them dangling halfway up the 34-story building. People reports that the New York City Fire Department was tipped off to an incident developing at 250 Vesey Street at approximately
10 Tips to Prevent Accidents at Work
October 5, 2020One severe workplace accident can cause catastrophic injuries, or even death. Along with the anxiety and fear that a workplace accident brings, it can also cause: Substantial Medical Bills The Loss Of Productivity Of Affected Workers Workers’ Compensation Paperwork Possible Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA)
Important Steps to Take After a Construction Accident
October 1, 2020Construction is one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs, and a simple act of negligence can easily cause an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. The most common causes of injuries and fatalities on a construction site include falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and being caught in or in between objects. According
Worker injured in New City accident
August 25, 2020NEW CITY, NY - A construction worker sustained injuries on Friday afternoon after he was trapped between a building wall and heavy equipment. Workers were performing construction on the New City Volunteer Ambulance Corps Headquarters located at 200 Congers Road. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on August 14, officers from the Clarkstown Police
UPDATED STORY: Worker killed during water line installation was run over by a front-end loader
August 25, 2020FISHKILL, NY - As we reported last week, a construction worker was killed on a job site early Wednesday morning. New details have emerged about the accident, indicating the worker was killed when he was run over by a front-end loader. The victim, 38-year-old Marcos Espinoza Daniel-Guallpa, was killed at approximately 7:11 a.m. on August 19.
Construction worker killed in accident in Fishkill
August 20, 2020TOWN OF FISHKILL, NY – A man was killed in a construction accident in the hamlet of Glenham early Wednesday morning, the Mid Hudson News reports. Town of Fishkill Police say that the accident occurred at a construction site near Old Town Road and Washington Avenue at around 7 a.m., when an unnamed 38-year-old man was crushed under a heavy piece
Manhattan construction platform collapses
July 23, 2020
MANHATTAN, NY - A construction platform suspended from the top of an 11-story building collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing one worker and severely injuring three others. ABC 7 New York reports that the accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 16. Multiple construction workers were performing exterior repairs on a building
Partial building collapse injures one in Manhattan
July 22, 2020
MANHATTAN, NY – The top of a five-story building in Murray Hill collapsed on Wednesday, causing bricks to fall to the street, injuring one person below. GWYNNE HOGAN/GOTHAMIST A five-story building’s exterior wall began to crumble at approximately 12:30 p.m. on July 8. According to Gothamist, the building, located at 205 East 38th Street,
Brooklyn Building Collapses, Injures One
July 17, 2020BROOKLYN, NY – At least one person was injured when a three-story building under construction collapsed on July 1. The Body Elite Gym at 348 Court Street collapsed just before 5:00 p.m. CBS 2 New York reports that building management hired a construction company to add more windows and make changes to the interior. Several weeks before the
Garden City worker injured after fall from roof
July 7, 2020
GARDEN CITY, NY - A worker suffered serious injuries on Tuesday morning after falling off the roof at the Covanta Plant. (Courtesy Nassau County Police Department) The incident occurred at 10:45 a.m. on June 23. A 53-year-old construction worker was repairing the roof at the Covanta waste-to-energy plant at 600 Merchants Concourse. The
Three Construction Workers Injured In Roof Collapse
July 1, 2020
BLACK RIVER, NY - A roof collapsed on a construction site, injuring three workers, one of whom is in critical condition. (Source: State Police) The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 24. Several construction workers were setting roof trusses on the Black River Plumbing, Heating, & AC building, located at 29642 County Route 50.
Construction worker killed in forklift accident at Queens mosque
June 10, 2020Queens, NY – A construction worker in Queens was killed when the forklift he was operating overturned on top of him, the New York Daily News reports. The unidentified 32-year-old man was working outside a Queens Village mosque at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control of his forklift and was thrown from the cab. Horrified onlookers told
Rights of Roofers Injured In Fall Accidents
January 24, 2020If you or a loved one has been injured in a roofing accident, you need an experienced attorney by your side to help you through the difficult legal system ahead. New York Labor Law 240(1) protects those working on a roof who suffer a fall due to a failure to have proper protection. Contractors, employers and commercial owners are responsible to
Brooklyn Construction Accident Verdict For Drywall Worker from Ecuador $4.8 Million
April 26, 2019Some of the most serious work accidents are construction related. Oresky & Associates, pllc has extensive experience with construction site accident lawsuits. Our firm was recently successful in obtaining a $4.8 million verdict for an undocumented drywall worker from Ecuador who suffered serious injuries when scaffolding he was working
Electrician Falls From Roof during New York Construction, Accident Lawyers Settles for $6 Million
April 16, 2019Falls are one of the most frequently occurring types of construction accidents. Fortunately for the people who work in these dangerous areas, New York’s Labor Laws provides strong protections for workers—and to protect their rights after a job-site injury. $6 Million Dollar New York Construction Accident Settlement A Brooklyn electrician
Bronx Security Guard Killed by Falling Glass at Construction Site
June 8, 2018
A Bronx security guard died after a piece of glass tipped over and fell on him at his workplace in Midtown, Manhattan on May 26, reports News 12 in the Bronx. The New York Fire Department responded to a call for a construction-related accident at 10:30 a.m. Harry Ramnauth was rushed to Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital after an 8-foot by 14-foot
New York City Construction Worker’s Eye Injury Lawsuit Results in $1.5 Million Settlement
March 5, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. New York law says that you, as a construction worker, are entitled to a safe workplace. The project's general contractor and the site's owner have a legal duty to provide construction
NY Court Enters Liability Judgment in Favor of a Construction Worker Hurt by a Chunk of Falling ‘Sludge
March 5, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. There can be numerous different ways that you can get hurt while working at your construction job. Statistics show that falling objects are the second-most common source of construction
Safety Statistics Show that Construction Remains One of the Riskiest Jobs to Work
February 12, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years. Call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. The federal government has compiled its workplace safety statistics for 2016, and, once again, construction was among the most dangerous workplaces in America. After several years of
How the State’s Industrial Regulations Can Help You Succeed in Your New York Construction Accident Case
February 12, 2018
Oresky & Associates, pllc., construction accident lawyers, representing accident victims for over 25 years, call us for a free consultation at 718-993-9999. If you've been hurt working at a construction site, you may know that you should be entitled to receive some sort of compensation for your injuries. You may not know, however, how much
