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A construction worker’s supervisor instructed him to take down, approximately, twenty 4 x 4 planks from a ceiling, during the construction of the new WTC. Each plank was about 60-70 Lbs. One of these planks fell and struck him in the rib cage, causing him injuries.
The Platta Law Firm, PLLC specializes in handling construction accidents. This includes accidents where owners and general contractors fail to keep their workers safe. In this case, The Platta Law Firm sued the owners and general contractor.
The injured subway rider sued the New York City Transit Authority (the MTA). The rider’s MTA injury lawyer claimed that the presence of discarded Metrocards inside the station was a “recurring condition.” Also, that it was dangerous.
Construction workers face a number of unique dangers including being involved in accidents in which they are electrocuted. These accidents occur even though there are rules and regulations designed to protect workers from electrical hazards.
In New York motor vehicle accidents the “serious injury law” prevents some injured people from recovering. Everyone must meet certain standards. That is why you need a Serious Injury Law Firm. Defendants often try to minimize the injuries of their victims.
What Construction Site Injuries in NYC Have the Highest Compensation?
Falling from unsecure ladders is one of the most common types of construction accidents in New York City. In some cases, these kinds of accidents can cause severe injuries to the workers involved. Sometimes they could even be catastrophic or fatal.
New York City Roofing Accident Lawyer
A roofing accident occurred at a city school while a worker was descending an extension ladder that was inadequately tied to the roof’s bulkhead. The roofer suffered severe injuries to his legs and back with required surgeries to repair.
In a recent case, an experienced skater had an ice skating accident while she was skating at the Rockefeller Center ice rink. The injured skater claimed two disruptive skaters pushed her down onto the skating rink. These two disruptive skaters had caused other skaters…
In a recent case a a bus driver injured one of the passengers a New York City bus. Shortly after boarding the bus, the the bus stopped quickly and abruptly. The stop threw the client to the ground. As a result, she suffered significant injuries.
The Expert Witness explains the hard issues to a jury. The injured driver hired a neurological expert. The doctor planned to testify to certain things. Specifically, that the accident caused the stroke. The doctor also looked at a medical report, issued eight weeks after…
Who’s Responsible for a Pile Up Accident?
Following the collisions, the motorists exited their respective vehicles and stood in the roadway. A fourth vehicle coming over a blind hill in the road tried to stop but rear-ended the stopped vehicles. The driver of the fourth vehicle exited his vehicle…
Manhattan Construction Accident Attorney
The state of New York has a very important law that protects construction workers from the risks related to gravity. If you fell or a falling object hit you, you need an experienced attorney to take on your case.
