construction accident lawyer

Published on: July 17, 2023

2 construction workers injured while renovating the Orchard Beach Pavilion in the Bronx, NYC

2 construction workers suffered serious personal injury after a ceiling collapsed on them during renovation work at the Orchard Beach Pavilion.

Construction accidents can have severe consequences, not only for the workers involved but also for their families and the construction companies responsible. Last week’s accident at the Orchard Beach Pavilion renovation project in the Bronx has once again highlighted the importance of prioritizing safety on construction sites.

Last Thursday morning during the refurbishment of the 140,000 square foot Orchard Beach Pavilion, tragedy struck when a massive cement ceiling collapsed on two workers. Employed by Titan Construction, the men found themselves temporarily trapped under a 20-foot by 15-foot slab of concrete. Prompt action from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) resulted in their rescue and subsequent transfer to the hospital.

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Published on: May 2, 2023

Construction Safety Week 2023: Strong Voices, Safe Choices to prevent injuries and fatalities in the construction industry

By GGCRBHS&M

construction workers have a high risk of fatality This week is “Construction Safety Week”, an annual awareness campaign to reduce construction accident injuries and fatalities. As attorneys representing injured construction workers and their families we strongly advocate for the theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week: Strong Voices, Safe Choices. It’s time for construction workers to empower each other to speak up and take action when they see something unsafe.

Each day of the week, employers are invited to discuss with their workers a different safety topic. Here are the topic for each day of the week.

Monday: Engagement

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Published on: April 4, 2023

Two hard hats die in trench collapse accident at JFK Airport

By GGCRBHS&M

Two construction workers lost their lives after being buried under rubble while moving utility lines at JFK airport. This incident highlights the importance of workplace safety, particularly in high-risk industries like construction.

According to The New York Times, 41-year-old Francisco Reyes and 28-year-old Fernando Lagunas Pereira were trapped under rubble after a 30-foot trench collapsed at the Calpine JFK Energy Center, a power-generating plant that supplies electricity to the airport. The accident occurred around 11:00 am. More than 60 firefighters, multiple units of police, and medics to try to save the workers. However, despite the efforts of emergency responders, it took two hours to recover the bodies of both workers who were pronounced dead at the scene.

While the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, it is clear that a tragic loss of life has occurred. As attorneys who have represented numerous clients who have been injured or killed in construction accidents, we know all too well the devastating impact such incidents can have on workers and their families.

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Published on: October 17, 2017

Construction Accident Lawyer Christopher J. Donadio obtains a $1.1 million settlement in a New Jersey forklift accident

By GGCRBHS&M

Our Construction Accident Attorney Christopher J. Donadio obtained a $1.1 million settlement in a construction accident that occurred in New Jersey.

The case involved a construction accident that occurred on April 15, 2015 on a construction site in Hackensack, New Jersey. On that date, the plaintiff,who was a worker on the job site, was struck by a large forklift, suffering injuries to his left leg and right ankle.

Due to the impact, the plaintiff was taken by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center. At the hospital, the plaintiff was diagnosed with fractures of his left leg and right ankle. As a result of the injuries, the plaintiff required a surgery to repair his fractured left leg, and required three surgeries on his right ankle.

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