Construction is a dangerous task, and that is exactly the reason why there are so many safety rules, regulations and restrictions. When you work a shift, you do not have to worry about serious injuries or something worse due to poorly managed construction sites or other forms of negligence. However, if this were to occur, it is important that you know that at Conexión Legal you can have access to a free lawyer. You have the right to do safe work that promises to do your job and takes safety seriously. If you are a construction worker injured at work, seek qualified legal advice from an accident lawyer with experience in construction accidents. If you consider it necessary, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or write to us via WhatsApp so that we can provide you with the best free consultation, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation.
Determining the Causes
Construction work involves many parts of the job and can be dangerous in many places, especially if the links in the safety chain do not comply with due diligence. Sometimes it can be difficult to arrive at the reason for the cause of a dangerous construction accident. The fatal construction accident in the Bronx, May 2021, shows how dangerous and complex a construction accident is and how difficult it is to identify a failure.
Consider all of the following:
- A 29-year-old construction worker was seriously injured and another 30-year-old construction worker died while working when the loaded forklift fell to the ground.
- The four-story apartment building in question had some valid construction permits, including interior remodeling, vertical expansion, exterior work and diversions.
- The two workers involved in the accident also had a work permit for the elevator system.
- The building was once an ice cream factory and is often known as the History Channel building (due to the huge sign on the roof for years). Despite being free for 15 years, it was planned to be the main campus of Dream Charter School.
- At the time of the accident, there was elevator construction work underway, but the cause of the accident is unknown.
- In 2019 another fatal accident related to the building's fall occurred.
There is much to be done and it is clear that you must be careful to get to the bottom of your responsibilities.
New York City Department of Buildings
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has shared the obligation to determine how a fatal accident occurred and hold it accountable (if safety rules and regulations are not strictly complied with).
In addition to the birthplace, the following people are involved in the investigation:
- Law Enforcement Agency
- Building Safety Investigator and Elevator Enforcement (part of DOB)
The DOB issued a Full Stop Work Order.
How Much is Workers' Compensation in Case of Work Accident?
Compensation for work accidents is a government-required insurance program that covers workers who suffer work-related accidents. Injured employees receive benefits regardless of negligence.If your employer offers workers' compensation insurance for accidents, that coverage is of your sole interest and you cannot sue your employer. However, if the employer does not provide coverage to the worker, the injured worker can sue the employer for any misconduct under Pennsylvania's Workers' Accident Compensation Act or your rights.
If a person or organization other than the company is responsible for the worker's injury, the injured worker can claim personal damages from them. In these cases, additional damages may occur, such as compensation for pain, suffering and loss of consortium.
What Should I Do if I am Injured at Work?
If you are injured at work, we recommend that you immediately report the accident to your manager or authorized personnel. The supervisor or authorized employee must notify the company within 120 days of the breach to proceed with the necessary procedures.
If you do not notify it, the company is not entitled to compensation under Pennsylvania's Workers' Accident Compensation Act. No matter how small the accident, you must report all work accidents.The notification must be detailed and include a description of the injury received at work and the place and time of the injury.
What is the Damage to Employee Compensation in Case of Work Accident?
Employees are entitled to benefits during employment with the company in case of accident. Injuries must occur while an employee is performing their usual or habitually assigned work duties for the benefit of the company.
Also read How to Calculate Compensation for a Construction Accident?The choice of your lawyer is one of the aspects that can contribute to the final decision of your case. For this reason, if you or a loved one need it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free legal consultation, and likewise, legal representation by a free lawyer in case you suffer any type of injury at work to obtain the best possible compensation.Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
