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Construction Worker Dies at Old Pastis Site


Posted on July 21, 2015 by

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A 22-year-old man died at a construction site in New York’s Meatpacking District earlier this spring, according to a DNAInfo article. The young construction worker was part of a crew digging below the foundation of the building on the site to reinforce its support. According to reports, as he tried to climb out of the ditch, dirt fell on him and he was buried up to his neck. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. Continue reading

Construction Accidents on the Rise


Posted on July 14, 2015 by

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In what is just the latest of abnormally dangerous construction-related accidents this year in New York, a recent incident in early June resulted in a 12-ton heating and air-conditioning unit plummeting 30 stories onto Madison Avenue. According to a New York Times report, the number of construction accidents has been on the rise. New York City’s Building Department (NYBD) has recorded eight fatal construction-related accidents just in 2015, the highest it has been since the 2008 boom.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction-related accident in New York, whether as a worker or an innocent bystander, contact one of the most experienced construction accident attorneys Brooklyn has to offer. Continue reading

NYC Crane Collapses in Midtown


Posted on June 24, 2015 by

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Early one Sunday morning, on Madison Avenue between East 38th and 39th streets, an industrial air conditioner that was being transferred by a crane plummeted almost 30 stories after a cable snapped. Ten people were injured, including two construction workers and eight pedestrians, as a result of falling debris, according to a NBC New York report. Mayor de Blasio, who spoke at a press conference at the scene of the accident, announced the City would be conducting a full investigation as to the cause. If you or someone you know has been injured due to the negligence of another in a similar situation, contact the most aggressive accident attorneys Brooklyn has to offer. Continue reading

New York Construction Sites Pose Dangers From Above


Posted on April 23, 2015 by

Construction Site Personal Injury Lawyer BrooklynConstruction sites can pose significant dangers for construction workers, especially when adequate safety precautions are not taken. There is, however, another group that also faces dangers from construction sites: pedestrians. A recent online article in the Wall Street Journal looked into the dangers that pedestrians throughout New York City face from construction sites.

According to the article, at least once a month, a pedestrian walking the streets of New York City is injured by something at a construction site. The culprit? New York City pedestrians are injured by a variety of different objects that fall from a construction site or that are improperly maintained. Examples include falling bricks or tools, windblown fences, and collapsing sidewalks. Continue reading

Luxury Condominium One57 Stop-Work Issued


Posted on March 24, 2015 by

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For the third time in less than a year, a glass panel has fallen from the One57 Luxury Condominium building, hitting two parked cars. This piece was reportedly the size of a kitchen table. It fell from the 22nd floor of the 90 story luxury building. It resulted in a partial stop work which was ordered by the City and remained in place until the developer could demonstrate that removal of the temporary plexiglass installations would not cause further danger.

No reports of injuries or deaths have resulted from any of the falling plexiglass incidents. After three occurrences in a year though, it is only a matter of time. That’s why the stop work order was put in place.

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Construction Worker Killed By Falling Tape Measure


Posted on January 20, 2015 by

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There are about 6.5 million construction workers employed at about 250,000 different worksites across the United States. And every year, thousands of construction workers are injured or killed at these worksites, often as a result of negligence on behalf of the construction site owner, contractor or sub-contractor. Some of the most dangerous hazards at construction sites include scaffolding, excavations, ladders, falling objects, and electrical wiring. Construction sites present precarious situations and even the most innocuous objects can be deadly.

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New York Construction Worker Crushed By Concrete Wall


Posted on December 17, 2014 by

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A concrete wall recently fell on and killed a 47-year-old construction worker who had been working at a construction site at a Long Island home.

According to authorities, the worker and two other men had been installing a staircase in a basement apartment that was under renovation in Huntington Station. The workers had built two retaining walls for an outside entrance. When they were in the process of installing steps for the staircase, one of the retaining walls unexpectedly fell and killed one of the workers. Emergency personnel responding to the scene pronounced the man dead at the construction site. Fortunately, the other construction workers did not suffer any injuries.

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Recent Accident Renews Safety Concerns at New York City Sites


Posted on August 19, 2014 by

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Renewed safety concerns at NYC sites

According to a recent report, a jackhammer chisel flew through a window adjacent to an Asphalt Green construction site that also borders a children’s facility where 400 children play outside daily. Current construction at the site involves the installation of manholes and telecommunications equipment. Although members of the community have urged the company to relocate this work or find a safer alternative, work has continued, and a woman suffered cuts and bruises from shattered glass after the chisel flew through the window.

This incident is yet another example of construction companies failing to adequately protect the safety of the environment surrounding their work. If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, let the Brooklyn construction accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeffrey K. Kestenbaum help you understand how you may be able to recover compensation.

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Recent Injury Calls New York Construction Site Safety Into Question


Posted on July 7, 2014 by

New York City construction projects involve the use of heavy machinery at large heights and around densely populated pedestrian areas.  That said, the staggering number of construction accidents calls into question the safety of city construction sites on a routine basis.  If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, the first step you should take is to contact a Brooklyn Accident Lawyer for a free consultation to help you evaluate your case.

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NYC Scaffolding Accidents Raises Questions about Worker Safety


Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Earlier this month a construction worker fell to his death at the Dream Hotel. According to FDNY, the death occurred in the early afternoon at 55th & Broadway and it is currently being treated as an accident. An experienced New York personal injury attorney can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your case.

Less than two weeks later, and only twenty-two blocks south of the Dream Hotel tragedy, another incident occurred in which a worker fell thirteen stories to his death.  The unfortunate man landed atop a sidewalk shed below where workers were completing façade restoration work.  A source of growing concern, the construction site has been discovered to contain over three-dozen violations.  According to the Department of Buildings, violations include:

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