Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. : April 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

Construction Worker Crushed By Falling Counter Weight From Crane

Once again, a construction worker has died in New York on the job, leaving their loved ones behind to mourn.

Crane Accidents Frequently Claim Lives

On Saturday, April 13th, 2019, a 34-year-old man and his coworkers were in the process of erecting a crane when a horrible accident happened. The counterweight on the crane dropped, crushing the 34-year-old construction worker. He died immediately.

His two coworkers were injured and had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.

A spokesman for the Department of Buildings said, "No building is worth a life.Every worker who leaves for the job site in the morning deserves to come home safely at night." He then confirmed that the department will be investigating the accident to determine what went wrong.

Death Benefits Are Available Through Workers' Comp

Many construction workers who are killed on the job leave behind families who were dependent on their income. This means that not only are their loved ones suffering immensely from the sudden death, but they are now facing financial distress.

Death benefits that are available through workers' compensation insurance can help to keep the surviving loved ones of an employee financially stable. But obtaining these benefits can be quite difficult. The lawyers at Markhoff and Mittman have helped thousands of families obtain the benefits that they deserve.

Our legal team understands how upsetting this time is and our goal is to ensure that our clients obtain the maximum benefits possible. Let us handle the insurance companies so you can focus on the future.

Contact us at one of our local law offices:

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White Plains, NY 10605
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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New York, NY 10035
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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Manhattan Construction Worker Killed By Falling Stone

Once again a New York construction worker has lost his life on the job - a life that could have been potentially saved if emergency crews had been able to reach him sooner.

Construction Worker Seriously Injured Seven Stories Up

On April 8th, 2019, a 51-year-old construction worker was on scaffolding seven stories high working on the side of a building in Manhattan when disaster struck. A heavy coping stone which was supposed to be an anchor for the scaffolding dislodged and fell. The stone hit him in the head and caused the scaffolding to shift.

The man found himself in a terrible position - he had to cling to the scaffolding to prevent himself from falling and he had also sustained a serious head injury. He screamed for help and those passing by heard him but could do nothing to assist him. Firefighters responded quickly and were able to reach him with a ladder, then passed him into the building through a window.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

It has not been noted if he was wearing any safety gear at the time of the accident, such as a helmet or a harness.

The Department Of Buildings Will Investigate The Fatal Accident

The deputy commissioner for The N.Y. Department of Buildings has indicated that the administration will be investigating the accident as they do all fatal accidents. Their goal is to determine what caused the accident, if all necessary safety precautions required under the law had been in place, and if the construction company in charge of the site had provided the worker with the proper training.

If they find that the construction company failed to protect their employee and violated safety standards, heavy fines could be imposed and even criminal charges.

Regardless of what happens during the investigation, the loved ones of the deceased have the right to file for death benefits through workers' compensation. These benefits won't bring back their loved one but a paid claim could help to cover the financial losses that they have and will sustain due to his death.

If you have lost a loved one due to a workplace accident, contact The Disability Guys at one of our local law offices today.