New Jersey Personal Injury Blog

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

Escalator Fall Takes Life in Atlantic City

According to the website nj.com, in an Atlantic City, New Jersey shopping mall, an escalator accident took the life of a Clinton, New Jersey man. The man, in his early 40s, died when he fell from the escalator. Details regarding the cause of the accident were not initially provided, as police were still investigating the incident. This accident marked the second time in 13 months that an individual had fatally fallen to their death from an escalator in the same mall at The Pier Shops at Caesars.

Escalators are convenient, but also dangerous. Building owners and escalator designers, maintenance companies, manufacturers, distributors and installers typically take precautions designed to prevent injury on these devices. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that about 75% of injuries associated with escalators are fall-related. According to the Safety Commission, about 11,000 people were injured in escalator accidents in 2007.

An escalator accident involves the law of premises liability issue, and, those responsible for the premises and the inspection of its escalators may be held partially accountable for injuries that occur there. However, these complicated claims may also have a product liability component to them if defects in, or poor and improper maintenance of, the escalator contributed to or caused the accident.

Those injured in accidents of this nature should remember that an experienced New Jersey personal injury attorney is an asset in holding negligent commercial property owners and others accountable for their actions. If you have been injured in an elevator, escalator, or mechanical walkway accident, contact the premises liability attorneys at Blume Goldfaden. Our skilled personal injury attorneys will evaluate the circumstances of your case, and will seek to assist you in obtaining compensation for your physical injuries and economic loses. Call us today at 973-635-5400 for more information and a no cost consultation of your possible premises liability case.

Source:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/man_dies_in_fatal_fall_from_es.html