11/21/2011 // New York, New York, USA // New York City Accident Lawyer // NY Construction Accident Lawyer Jonathan Reiter
Brooklyn, NY (NY Construction Accident Lawyer News) — A bad decision by contractors turned deadly at the construction site of a Brooklyn condo complex, when someone decided to pour concrete from the top story down. One person was killed and four others were injured in the Tuesday, November 8, 2011, construction accident that took place at 2:30 p.m. on Brighton Fifth Street in Brighton Beach, New York construction accident attorney Jonathan Reiter reports.
According to information from the New York Daily News, several workers became trapped under a steel skeleton when a building collapsed, as concrete was poured from the fifth-story to the ground—against industry standards.
The unfinished building collapsed onto the construction workers, trapping several men underneath the steel rubble. One worker had to be rescued with the help of a blowtorch, which was used to cut through the fallen steel structure, explains the New York City construction accident lawyer.
Responding emergency medical technicians rushed five injured workers to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. One worker went into cardiac arrest and died later that day.
Jonathan C. Reiter, a Brooklyn construction accident lawyer, reveals the deceased construction worker was identified as 54-year-old Ivan Lendel.
Early investigations showed that the improper pouring of fresh concrete caused the building collapse. According to industry standards, concrete should be poured from the bottom level up, allowing the lower floors to solidify the building’s base. This usually takes considerably more time to complete, which the site’s contractors may had been trying to avoid.
The contractor on the site, SP&K Construction, declined to comment on the deadly construction accident, stated Jonathan Reiter, a Brooklyn construction accident attorney.
Investigators with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are expected to arrive at the scene to conduct a full investigation into the fatal construction accident.
“When project deadlines are looming, contractors often feel pressured to ‘get the job done,’ without thinking twice about safety. While the circumstances surrounding this construction accident are still under investigation, it appears the short cut turned out to be a deadly decision. This decision has now left one person dead and others with serious but preventable injuries as a result, explains Reiter, a Brooklyn workplace accident lawyer.
Jonathan Reiter, an experienced New York construction accident attorney, has noteworthy experience in litigating construction accident claims like this recent workplace accident. Mr. Reiter successfully settled a case for his client, who was struck by a steel grinder that had been improperly cut above the level where he was working. The injured construction worker sustained injuries to his arms, which led him to become permanently disabled.
In addition, Mr. Reiter helped the widow of a worker who was killed at a demolition project when the building also collapsed. The workplace accident caused the worker to fall multiple stories to his death; all while his son witnessed his father’s pain, suffering and death.
Leading New York City construction accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Located in the Empire State Building, with more than thirty years of experience litigating the multifaceted claims of workplace accident victims and their families, contacting NY construction accident lawyer Jonathan Reiter with regard to your particular personal injury or wrongful death case may help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
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