3 Construction Workers Injured as they Plummet 4 Floors on Elevator Shaft in Brooklyn

When you work in construction, job-related injuries can often lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages and, in some cases, permanent disability. Those who can return to work might fear losing their jobs, should they seek compensation. Although certain laws ensure workplace safety, work-related injuries are not uncommon, particularly in the construction industry. If you have been injured in a work-related incident, you have two possible avenues of payment: receiving workers’ compensation and winning a personal injury lawsuit. In all cases, you should pursue workers’ compensation. In most cases, you should pursue both and consult an experienced New York construction accident attorney.

Brooklyn, NY – Three construction workers in Downtown Brooklyn were injured after an elevator shaft gave way and plummeted four floors down to the bottom of the elevator pit in a residential building under construction along 170 Tillary Street Monday morning. All three victims were transported to Methodist Hospital to recover from broken bones. The Department of Buildings is conducting an investigation on the cause of the accident and enforcement actions are pending results.

Workers in the construction industry are prone to risks and potential hazards. Despite safety precautions and preventive measures, accidents still occur in the construction site due to the nature of their job. If you or a friend have been injured in a construction accident in NYC, contact a personal injury attorney from the highly qualified legal team at Silberstein & Miklos to help you obtain the maximum settlement you deserve. Call 1-877-ASK4SAM for a complimentary case assessment or email them here.

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This post is intended to provide helpful information to improve the safety of those who live and work in the NYC area. We hope that it will help our readers avoid injury accidents and know what to do if they’ve been involved in one themselves. At Ask4SAM, sole goal is to help those who have been injured in an accident in one of the boroughs of New York City. Information in this post should not be considered solicitation, nor should it be construed as medical or legal advice.

Joe Miklos