Construction Worker Dies in Queens

A construction worker died in Queens last week when working on an Astoria apartment building in 12-degree temperatures. The 42 year-old man fell through a floor and landed in a basement area where he struck his head on a steel girder. The construction accident occurred around 4 p.m. on January 24, 2013 at the Broadway site which was near 45^th Street. The man was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The accident is under an investigation by the Department of Buildings; in the meantime, work has ceased on the project. OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is also expected to investigate the accident.

One day prior to the Astoria accident, a construction worker working on the new NYPD academy in College Point, Queens was seriously injured in an accident. That worker fell 12 feet down an open elevator shaft and was rushed to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The construction industry has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and deaths of all industries. According to federal government sources, fatal falls, slips, and trips killed 666 workers in 2011 while a total of 472 workers died who were struck by falling objects or by equipment at work.

Legal Representation in New York City for Construction Accident Victims

If you have been seriously injured in a construction accident in or around the New York City metropolitan area, you should consult with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. You may be eligible to receive legal compensation for all of your losses and damages, including your lost wages, medical expenses, and even pain and suffering. What you are eligible to recover will depend on the unique facts and circumstances of your case; only a skilled attorney will be able to evaluate what your case may be worth.

At the personal injury law firm of Greenberg & Stein, P.C. you can discuss your construction accident and injuries with an attorney with many years of experience as well as outstanding credentials. The legal team at the firm has more than 50 years of combined experience in obtaining fair and just settlements and verdicts for their clients. They are also members of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. As seasoned trial attorneys, they have the legal ability to make a substantial difference in the amount and types of legal compensation you may obtain. Contact the firm for a free case evaluation concerning your potential injury claim today.