Preventing Trench Cave-In Accidents in New York Construction Sites

Trenching and excavating can be extremely dangerous work. There are few situations as terrifying as being in a confined space that is closing in on you. Victims of New York trench cave-ins often suffer serious injuries or even death. Victims of construction site accidents may pursue financial compensation for their loss.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that contractors ask a number of questions while carrying out trenching activity at New York construction sites. Is there water in the trench? Are there adequate access points into the trench? Are nearby structures stabilized? Is the supervisor well trained and competent? Are there procedures in place to prevent a cave-in and a response system in place in case of an emergency? Was the soil properly tested before the trench was started? OSHA investigates worksites where accidents have occurred. Property owners and construction companies may be fined if they failed to ask the right questions and protect their workers.
Construction workers injured in cave-in accidents may seek financial compensation by filing for workers compensation benefits. Damages that are covered by a successful workers compensation claim include, but are not limited to medical bills and a portion of the wages lost while healing. In cases where negligence played a factor, additional compensation may be available through a third party claim. It is often difficult for injured workers to get fair compensation for the pain and suffering they have had to endure. Injured victims would be well advised to seek legal guidance to ensure that their rights are protected.
The experienced New York personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of handling workers compensation claims in New York. We help injured workers determine if additional compensation is available to them through civil litigation. To discuss your potential claim for free, call our New York offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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