A Brooklyn accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old construction worker earlier this month. This accident also injured three of his co-workers. The accident occurred when the second story flooring of a private home that the men were remodeling collapsed. Brooklyn resident Santos Garcia was standing on the flooring when it gave way. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene of the accident, Garcia was unresponsive. The other three workers were injured in the accident when debris rained down on them from above.

This collapse follows on the heels of a similar accident in Harlem last month. A worker was killed working on the Columbia University renovation. Both the city Buildings and Permits Department and the general contractor who employed the Brooklyn workers are investigating the accident. The city did issue a building permit for the site.

The Brooklyn house will now be demolished as it is considered structurally unsound following the accident. A neighboring house has been evacuated until the demolition is complete so that the damaged house does not fall on it and cause another accident to occur.

 

What to do if You Experienced a Workplace Accident

This tragic loss  is a sad reminder that an accident can happen at any work place at any time. Though Brooklyn employers are required to carry workers comp insurance, employees or their families sometimes find that legitimate benefits are denied. If you are having difficulty getting your benefits following a work accident, an experienced Brooklyn accident lawyer can help.

The lawyers at The Law Offices of Macaluso & Fafinski specialize in work accident litigation. Your Brooklyn accident lawyer will make sure that all responsible parties are held accountable and that you receive the compensation that is rightfully yours.

With offices in the Bronx, New York, and on Wall Street, the proven, aggressive accident lawyers and medical malpractice attorneys of Macaluso & Fafinski, P.C. represent clients in Brooklyn and throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Contact us if you have been the victim of work-related accident and know that someone should be held accountable.

Email us or call 800.762.9300 to schedule a consultation. Your initial consultation with a Brooklyn accident lawyer will be free, and you will not need to take on financial risk if we are able to pursue your case.

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