Here we go again. More construction workers are injured in a building collapse, right here in Brighton Beach, New York City, during construction. It's a shame. The initial reports are that while concrete was being pumped the third floor collapsed down to the second floor.
I can't help but say that this isn't the first time this has happened nor the first time I have been the lawyer representing a worker injured during a collapse while concrete was being poured.
A building is supposed to be designed so that each floor is capable of bearing the weight above it, even during construction.
There are rules and regulations under the NYCRR and OSHA that will no doubt be found to have been violated. Claims will be brought based upon Labor Laws 200, 241(6) and 240(1).
Hopefully the workers will be OK in the long run. But for those of them that are permanently injured or can't return to work or both, these are strong laws that protect them and give them rights.
Now what they need to do is get the best medical care they can get, rest and try to heal. In the meantime their families will have to hire great lawyers to help them get through this difficult time.
I wish them luck. As always we at The Perecman Firm are here to help.
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