Friday, December 1, 2017
When A Scaffold Collapses In Manhattan
Posted in Construction Accidents
On Sunday, November 19th, a scaffold in Lower Manhattan collapsed, injuring six people. Bystanders rushed to clear wooden planks and metal sheets off of two people near the intersection of Broadway and Prince Street. One witness to the incident recalls seeing the collapse which sent wooden beams tumbling down to the street near the “R” and “W”…
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Perfect Storm Results in Catastrophic Injuries from a Manhole Explosion
Posted in Construction Accidents, Explosions
Due to several recent snow storms, salt from the roadway is believed to have caused deterioration of electrical cables resulting in a multitude of manhole explosions in the New York City area last month. Unfortunately, one of these exploding manholes struck an elderly Brooklyn man in the head as he was walking his dog, critically injuring him….
