Construction Worker Killed By Wall Collapse In Queens

A 50-year-old construction worker has been killed in a construction accident in Queens. 

Wall Collapse In Queens Claims The Life Of A Construction Worker

On February 20th, 2020, just before noon, a wall collapsed at a construction site on 94th Avenue. The wall was meant to come down, eventually, as the three-story building was being demolished, however, the actual collapse was uncontrolled and unexpected. 

When the FDNY arrived, they discovered that one man had been buried under the debris and another had been partially buried. They were able to free the partially buried worker very quickly and rushed him to the hospital where doctors determined he was in serious condition. The other man, however, was not as lucky and succumbed to his injuries before emergency responders even arrived. 

The Department of Buildings has shut down the construction site and will perform an investigation to determine what happened. 

Will Criminal Charges Be Filed Against The Construction Company? 

While it is uncommon, it is possible for criminal charges to be filed against those responsible if it can be determined that these charges are appropriate. 

Although criminal charges may not be filed, it could be possible for the family of the victim and the surviving employee to take legal action against the responsible party. This legal action would be in the form of a civil lawsuit and if successful, would provide damages that would cover the losses sustained by those harmed. 

In addition to a civil lawsuit, the injured worker and the surviving loved ones of the deceased have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. This claim should cover medical expenses, the loss of a fraction of wages, and death benefits. 

Although workers’ compensation is required by law, the law does not require insurance companies to pay all claims. This is why insurance companies train their adjusters to look for reasons to deny a claim. Sadly, this results in a large percentage of claims being denied for something as simple as a mistake made on a claim form. 

At The Disability Guys, our workers’ comp lawyers have been rights for the rights of New York workers since 1933. If you need assistance with your workers’ compensation claim or appeal, contact our local law offices today.

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