Queens Scaffolding Accident Proves Fatal
A 50-year-old man fell to his death while working with scaffolding at a construction site in Queens. NY1 news reports that the worker tried to "pull a scaffold up from the roof when he fell six stories" to his death. The Queens construction accident occurred at a work site located at 34th Ave and 89th Street in Jackson Heights. There is no word yet about the cause of this fatal construction accident. The job site has been shut down while an investigation takes place.
Construction sites can be dangerous areas to work. Some factors that can lead to a tragic accident include unsafe working conditions, faulty equipment, broken machinery, inexperienced co-workers and lack of proper training or supervision. If you are injured while working in New York, you can file a New York personal injury claim to cover your medical expenses and lost wages.
In addition to NY worker's compensation, families of deceased workers can also consult an experienced Queens injury lawyer to determine if they have a third-party claim against an entity other than the employer. Such entities may include contractors, sub-contractors, equipment maintenance contractors or manufacturers of defective products.
The New York construction scaffold accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP help construction workers and their families obtain fair compensation for their injuries and losses. Call us today at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.
