Bridge Construction Worker in New York Injured in Fall

A Tappan Zee bridge construction worker was injured in a fall. According to a report in Patch.com, the worker was brought back to the shore at Sleepy Hollow temporary dock and taken to the bridge’s medical office. The man was then transported to a regional hospital. Police are still trying to determine how or why the worker fell. The nature or extent of the worker’s injuries is also not known.

Construction Falls
Falls are still the leading cause of death and serious injuries in the construction industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), out of 4,188 worker fatalities in private industry in the year 2011, 738 or 17.6 percent were in construction. Also, 259 (about 35 percent) out of 738 total deaths in construction in the year 2011 were attributed to falls. Other common causes of construction accidents include electrocutions, struck-by incidents and caught in/between incidents.
Common Causes of Falls at Construction Sites
Some of the most common causes of falls at construction sites include:
• Slippery surfaces
• Scaffolding accident – improperly assembled or defective scaffold
• Lack of fall safety devices
• Absence or lack of supervision
• Lack of proper job or safety training
• Hazards on the property
Compensation for Injured Workers
When a construction worker is injured on the job, he can seek workers’ compensation benefits for medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. In addition, injured workers can file a “third-party” claim against a party other than the employer, who may have caused or contributed to the incident, for significant money damages. Examples of third parties include general contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, manufacturers of defective products, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our law firm recovered $3,375,576 for a construction worker who was injured on the job – one of the highest construction case settlements in New York in 2010.
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Source: Patch.com