Bystanders Injured in Bronx Scaffolding Accident
Three bystanders were injured in a New York City construction site accident after loose scaffolding fell off a Bronx housing project. According to a news report in the New York Post, the contractor in charge of the project has been issued two citations for safety violations in connection with this incident. Initial reports show that bolts connecting the scaffolding to the sidewalk had been removed causing the scaffolding to come loose and crash. An investigation is ongoing.
State and federal construction safety regulations exist to protect not only workers, but also those who pass by construction sites and those who live in the area. Despite these regulations, New York still has its share of construction site injuries and fatalities yearly. Scaffolding accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Injured victims of construction site accidents can file a claim against the negligent individuals or entities to seek compensation for injuries and losses. Liability for construction site accidents may fall on contractors, architects, property owners and equipment manufacturers – depending on how or why the accident occurred.
Whether you are an injured construction worker or a bystander who has been hurt as a result of unsafe conditions at a construction site, you need an experienced New York personal injury lawyer on your side, fighting for your legal rights and making sure that all negligent parties are held accountable. If you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, please contact the skilled New York personal injury attorneys of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation at 212-986-7353.
