New Jersey Personal Injury Blog

Construction Worker Injured in Job Site Accident

A worker in his 20s nearly sustained serious injuries in a construction site accident. According to Pipe Dream News, the accident occurred when the worker fell from the roof of a residential community building at Binghamton University housing in New York. The safety equipment and harness the worker was wearing prevented his free fall. The worker was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

This incident is a good example of how important it is in the construction industry to have the correct and properly working safety equipment at all times. The harness the worker was wearing may have saved his life.

Serious New Jersey slip-and-fall accidents at construction sites can cause catastrophic injuries or death, especially when safety equipment is not utilized, or, when the equipment fails to protect the worker because of a product defect, malfunction/disrepair, or, because of a lack of training in how to use the equipment.

Construction companies, supervisors and property owners have a legal obligation to provide safe working conditions for workers. When a New Jersey construction accident does happen, the workers’ compensation benefits provided to the injured worker are often inadequate to fully cover the full amount of harm suffered by the victim. An experienced New Jersey construction accident attorney can help injured victims determine if a third party, such as contractor, sub-contractor or the manufacturer of faulty equipment may be held liable for causing the accident.

The New Jersey construction accident attorneys at Blume Goldfaden have assisted numerous injured workers pursue additional compensation through third-party claims. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation and evaluation of your potential claim.

Construction Worker Loses Seven Fingers at Job Site

A New York construction worker lost seven fingers and part of another finger in a job site accident according to an Associated Press report. The article states that the 53 year old man was working on a machine when it slammed shut before he could remove his hands. The worker lost all of his fingers except his two thumbs and a portion of his right pinkie. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated the incident.

Construction site accidents are not uncommon as workplace negligence and unsafe conditions can often lead to injuries. Lack of proper training, inadequate supervision, failure to follow safety codes and standards, insufficient safety gear, poorly maintained/unsafe tools and machinery, and generally, a failure to maintain a safe work environment can lead to accidents causing severe and catastrophic injuries.

If you or a loved one were injured in a construction or machine accident, you are entitled to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits through your employer. A worker and his family may also be able to file third-party claims against individuals or entities including sub-contractors, and, manufacturers and distributors of a defective product or machine.

If you have been injured on the job, contact the experienced and skilled New Jersey personal injury lawyers at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your potential claim. Call us at 973-635-5400.

Two Separate Construction Accidents Within 24 Hours

The Associated Press reports that two separate construction accidents in New York occurred within 24 hours. The first incident involved a worker falling off of a ladder, 15 to 20 feet to the ground, while he was installing fencing. He hit his head and officials stated that the fact that he was wearing a helmet may have saved his life. One day later at a different location, a 35 year old construction worker was putting up a steel framework on a residential building when he fell 50 feet to his death. While these two incidents are not related, they both illustrate that construction sites continue to present one of the most dangerous work environments.

After any construction accident, it is important that a thorough investigation be carried out. Sometimes this is done by OSHA – sometimes not. To supplement an OSHA investigation, or, when OSHA does not conduct an investigation, an attorney’s office can conduct their own investigation addressing the following issues: Were the necessary safety precautions followed? Was proper equipment provided, and was it functioning properly and in good condition? Was the worksite unsafe? Did the workers receive adequate training and supervision? These issues are related whether the fall could have been prevented, and, bears upon the liability issues in a potential claim for damages.

In any New Jersey on-the-job injury case, workers are entitled to receive New Jersey workers compensation benefits through their employer. In addition, they can also file a third-party claim if someone else’s negligence caused their injury. For example, a negligent sub-contractor or the manufacturer of a defective, or, unsafe product or piece of equipment can also be held liable.

It takes an experienced construction accident lawyer in New Jersey to analyze the various facets of a work-related injury. If you or a loved one has been involved in a New Jersey construction accident, call the personal injury lawyers of Blume Goldfaden at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.

New Jersey Construction Worker Hospitalized

A New Jersey construction worker has been hospitalized after being pinned against a wall in a ditch at a Delaware work site. Reports mention that the worker ended up in critical condition after being trapped against the wall for two hours by construction equipment which fell into the ditch. A co-worker was attempting to connect a bucket onto a backhoe when the bucket slid into the ditch and trapped the victim. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials investigated the incident.

State and federal laws mandate worksites be secure and safe and require a healthy, hazard free environment for workers. Despite state and federal safety regulations, construction site accidents are common in New Jersey. Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics determined that 13 out of every 100,000 construction workers died on-the-job in 2006. Six percent of all construction workers are injured or made ill by exposure to contaminants or chemicals at work. Common construction site injuries in New Jersey include falls from roofs and scaffolding, injuries from malfunctioning or defective equipment, falling objects, toxic chemical exposure, electrocution and burns. In addition, inadequate worker training by contractors can cause accidents resulting in injury. Construction workers injured on the job may be able to bring claims against general contractors, landowners, municipalities and even equipment manufacturers and distributors.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, contact the New Jersey construction accident lawyers at the Blume Goldfaden Law Firm. We can provide more information about your legal rights and options. Call 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation regarding your potential claim.

Crane Owner Charged in Fatal Construction Accident

The owner of a crane company is facing manslaughter charges after his poorly repaired 200-foot crane collapsed over a Manhattan apartment building, and, killed two construction workers. According to an AP News article reported in the Nashua Telegraph, the owner, and, a former mechanic were indicted in connection with this fatal construction accident. News reports state that the owner of the crane company, and, the mechanic hastily repaired the giant 200-foot rig with parts ordered online from a Chinese company.

The tragic construction accident occurred in May 2008 when the top of the crane snapped, and, came crashing down. Two workers were killed, and, one other was critically injured.

If the crane were out of operation it would have deprived the owners approximately $50,000. per month in rental fees. In light of this, prosecutors allege that the company had the crane hastily repaired because they wanted it to continue generating income from construction contractors who rented the equipment; putting profits ahead of the safety and well-being of workers and the general public.

In similar construction accidents, negligent parties can also be held civilly liable and monetarily responsible for the physical pain & suffering, emotional distress, and, the financial losses suffered by injured victims and their families.

In the construction industry, employers and providers of construction equipment and tools have the responsibility to follow federal, state, and other safety standards and procedures. They have a duty to workers, and, the general public to maintain a safe work site.

If you, or, a loved one has been injured on-the-job at a construction site in New Jersey as the result of someone else’s negligence, or, wrongdoing, contact the experienced New Jersey construction accident lawyers at Blume Goldfaden. We can provide a no-cost consultation and evaluation of your potential claim. Call us at 973-635-5400 to find out how we may help.

Scaffolding Accident at Construction Site Injures Jersey City Worker

The Jersey Journal reported that a Jersey City worker was seriously injured in a construction site accident after he fell from a scaffold. The 31-year-old man was walking on scaffolding at a job site when a board, of which the scaffolding was constructed, gave way, causing him to fall. The victim displayed signs of having suffered back injuries from the fall. Witnesses said the man fell about 16 feet.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), studies show that 25 percent of workers injured in scaffolding accidents in the United States have not received the proper safety training. OSHA studies have also found that 77 percent of scaffolds were not equipped with guardrails in order to prevent falls. OSHA also estimates that if safety standards were followed, as many as 50 lives could be saved each year, and, 4,500 accidents could be prevented.

The most common dangers associated with scaffolding include falls from elevation, scaffold collapse, being struck by falling or flying objects, and, electrocution due to proximity of power lines to the scaffold.

If you are a construction worker in New Jersey who has been injured by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you may be able to hold the responsible parties liable for the resulting harm. An injured construction worker and/or their loved ones can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, physical pain and suffering, permanent disability, or, wrongful death. Even if you are collecting workers’ compensation payments, you may still be able to commence a 3rd party action against a subcontractor, or, the provider of faulty equipment responsible for your accident.

If you have questions with regard to your potential New Jersey construction accident case, call the experienced NJ construction accident injury lawyers at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost consultation. Call us at 973-635-5400, and, we will evaluate your potential case to determine if there are any viable claims which can be made.

Source:http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/01/a_construction_worker_is_injur.html

Construction Worker Survives Eight-Story Fall

A construction worker, who fell eight stories from a building in Manhattan, sustained cracked ribs and other injuries, according to a CBS news report. The 29-year-old construction worker was standing on a wooden plank on the 16th floor when the plank cracked. The worker then fell onto scaffolding below. The man was part of a crew dismantling scaffolding at the 20-story building. The worker also sustained neck, shoulder and leg injuries as a result of the fall. Officials said he was very lucky to be alive.

Injuries from falls are some of the most common occurrences at New Jersey construction sites. Some of the most frequent incidents include falls from scaffolding, roofs, or, ladders. These falls can result in catastrophic injuries or death. In some cases, workers end up with permanent disabilities that prevent them from ever being gainfully employed again, placing a tremendous financial and emotional strain on the injured person and his or her entire family.

Many construction accidents are entirely preventable, especially if contractors and sub-contractors follow state and federal mandated safety standards to ensure a safe work environment.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey construction accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, or, as a result of defective equipment, you may be able to pursue a claim. Construction accident injury victims may seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, loss of future earnings, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and, other related damages.

If you would like to learn more about your legal rights, please contact an experienced NJ construction accident lawyer at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost consultation. Our attorneys have thorough knowledge of New Jersey personal injury civil litigation laws, and, have successfully pursued third party claims on behalf of injured workers and their families. Call us today at 973-635-5400 to find out how we may be able to help.

Source:http://wcbstv.com/local/fall.cracked.ribs.2.1391798.html

Worker Suffers Burn Injuries at Construction Site

A worker sustained serious burn injuries while remodeling a home in Jerseyville, New Jersey. The Journal-Courier reports that the incident occurred when the worker was filling an insulation blower with gas from a can, which caught fire. The man tried to throw away the gas can, but it landed under the vehicle of another worker, and, ignited the vehicle. The worker suffered a burn to his arm and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Construction zones can be extremely hazardous places. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that more than 13 construction workers out of every 100,000 have died on the job since 2005. In addition, six out of every 100 construction workers in the United States were either injured or sickened at work. This incident in Jerseyville is evidence that even a bystander is at risk for injuries due to construction-related accidents.
State and Federal laws mandate compliance with strict workplace safety standards for construction sites, including required protective gear, and, the regulation of exposure to dangerous chemicals. However, very often, those laws are partially or completely ignored, with possible life-changing consequences to the victims.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey construction accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, lack of safety training, or, as the result of a defective product, you may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost earnings, and/or, permanent disability. You may be able to hold a contractor, sub-contractor, or, the maker of faulty equipment liable for your accident, injuries and other losses. Contact the experienced New Jersey construction accident lawyers at Blume Goldfaden by calling 973-635-5400 to secure a no-cost evaluation of your potential construction accident case.

Source:http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/jerseyville-24841-burned-repair.html

New Jersey Construction Worker Injured in Fall

Injuries while on the job are not uncommon occurrences throughout the state of New Jersey, especially in construction work, where it always seems like there is a new building being erected somewhere. Those in charge of a construction site, whether it be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or other employer, are required to maintain certain standards of safety for those working at construction sites. However, if these standards are not met, the risk of injury increases significantly.

Falls are some of the most common types of construction site accidents, and can lead to spinal injuries, paralysis, broken bones, head injuries, and death. According to a report from mycentraljersey.com, a construction worker suffered a fractured femur and neck after falling 30 feet from a home’s roof in Montgomery Township. Apparently, the construction worker fell out of a window while attempting to alter scaffolding on the site. The worker was airlifted to a local hospital to receive treatment. Although the construction worker in this accident was reported to be in stable condition, many construction workers involved in similar accidents are not as fortunate.

Construction workers who are injured on the job due to safety violations may have legal rights to compensation. When a contractor’s negligence contributes to a construction accident, injured workers may be able to seek monetary recovery to help pay the costs associated with medical bills, loss of wages, job retraining, etc. However, injured construction workers often require assistance from a legal professional to protect their rights and receive just compensation.

The skilled New Jersey construction accident lawyers at the law firm of Blume Goldfaden have dedicated themselves to helping injured workers and their families secure financial compensation for their physical injuries, lost income and emotional suffering. Our attorneys have the resources and knowledge to handle even the most complex of cases. Contact Blume Goldfaden today for a no cost consultation by calling 973-635-5400.

Source report: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090821/NEWS/90821020/1001/rss