Construction accidents are far too common in this country. Despite the rules and regulations set forth by government agencies that oversee the construction business, corners are often cut in order to fulfill duties quicker and get work done easily.
The venerable Wrigley Field in Chicago has been undergoing extensive renovations this off-season, which for the Cubs began in November. The goal has always been to finish the renovations by opening day, which is April 11. The gap between November and April is not a lot of time to finish a giant renovation project, and the Cubs are committed to keeping their word of finishing the construction by opening day. At this rate, the construction workers are putting in massive amounts of overtime to get the job done. However, that is not always the safest idea.
Last week, a woman in her mid-30s who was working on the Wrigley Field site was injured when a set of pipes fell on her from the top of the stadium. She suffered facial injuries, back and neck pain. Thankfully, she was not severely injured but the speedy and hasty nature of the work that the construction workers are often performing is not aiding the workers safety at a very active construction site.
While this accident occured in Chicago, multiple construction projects with deadlines are underway throughout the City of New York and accidents across the city are far too common on construction sites. This year, we have already seen numerous accidents ranging from minor to serious.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a construction accident, call our office today. Our attorneys have over a combined century of experience dealing with construction accident cases in and around New York City and have sustained over $100 million in settlements and verdicts to prove our success record. We have spent countless hours analyzing car accidents and cases to see if the cars has all of the required safety equipment and we do everything from check surveillance footage to speaking with expert witnesses to make sure the truth is told. Call our office today to figure out your next steps in your construction accident. We are here to help you.
