Fatal Construction Accidents Are Once Again On The Rise
In April 2019 alone three construction workers lost their lives at work. City data now shows that deaths in construction are up by 33% compared to five years ago, a concerning number considering that construction work continues to boom in New York.
Sadly, many construction companies and managers are already trying to ignore this requirement, providing employees with fake training cards. The department has indicated that anytime a fake card is found, the property owner, the contractor, and the worker's employer will each be fined $5,000.
A construction accident lawsuit may be possible if a third-party's actions contributed to the cause of the accident which claimed a worker's life. These lawsuits can provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, emotional trauma, funeral and burial costs, and more.
Additionally, workers' compensation insurance which is required by law provides death benefits.
If you would like to learn more about the compensation that your family may be owed after the death of a loved one on a construction site, contact the experienced attorneys at Banville Law.
New York, NY 10023
(917) 633-4808
Banville Law
11 W Prospect Ave 3rd Fl #37
Mt Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 825-4117
Banville Law
20 Crossways Park Dr N #210b
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 243-8034
What Is Being Done To Protect Construction Workers In New York?
In addition to doing their best to check as many construction sites as possible for hazards, the Department of Buildings has implemented a training plan, requiring all construction workers to currently have at least 10 hours of safety training. By 2020, all construction workers will need to have a full 40 hours of safety training.Sadly, many construction companies and managers are already trying to ignore this requirement, providing employees with fake training cards. The department has indicated that anytime a fake card is found, the property owner, the contractor, and the worker's employer will each be fined $5,000.
The Loved Ones Of A Worker Killed On The Job Have Legal Options
When a construction worker is killed on the job, their loved ones not only suffering mentally and emotionally, often, their finances are impacted significantly as well. Depending on the circumstances, there may be several ways to ease the financial stress placed on these families.A construction accident lawsuit may be possible if a third-party's actions contributed to the cause of the accident which claimed a worker's life. These lawsuits can provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, emotional trauma, funeral and burial costs, and more.
Additionally, workers' compensation insurance which is required by law provides death benefits.
If you would like to learn more about the compensation that your family may be owed after the death of a loved one on a construction site, contact the experienced attorneys at Banville Law.
Banville Law
165 West End Ave #1hNew York, NY 10023
(917) 633-4808
Banville Law
11 W Prospect Ave 3rd Fl #37
Mt Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 825-4117
Banville Law
20 Crossways Park Dr N #210b
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 243-8034
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