Worker Plunges to his Death at NYC Construction Site

A construction worker plunged 18 feet to his death at a construction site in Times Square.

Around 11:00 am on April 12th, the man was on an I-beam near the second floor. He was working to remove a steel deck from a slab when he fell, sustaining significant head trauma. The worker was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The Department of Buildings immediately closed the construction site.

Despite working at heights, reports have indicated that the man was not wearing proper fall protection equipment.

In New York, the contractor is responsible for making sure that all construction workers are provided with adequate fall protection equipment and that they are using it properly. It is usually the role of the superintendent to make sure that workers are working with adequate safety gear. In New York, a registered Construction Superintendent is required by law to oversee safety on construction sites up to 9 stories. It is unclear whether a superintendent was on site at the time of the tragic accident. The accident remains under investigation, but the New York City Building Commissioner said he believes the death was completely preventable.

The non-union general contractor on the project has reportedly received 7 violations from Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) over the past year after complaints about unsafe work conditions at the same construction site. The company was fined $19,200. The location also has several open complaints with the Department of Buildings (DOB). This construction site is not in isolation. In September 2016, the contractor was issued two serious OSHA violations on another construction site, which resulted in a $17,746 fines.

When a construction site accident leads to serious injury or death, the victims and their loved ones can legally hold the responsible parties accountable.

The litigation process is not an easy or quick one; such cases can take years to resolve. During this time, many plaintiffs will find themselves struggling to pay medical and hospital expense, funeral and burial expenses, and ordinary household expenses. This is especially true in wrongful death lawsuits where the deceased was the household’s major source of income.

One solution to avoiding financial implications is securing a lawsuit cash advance, known as lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding provides a short-term cash solution to cover immediate financial needs and gives plaintiffs and their attorneys the time to pursue a case without financial risk.

Approval of a lawsuit cash advance is based on the strength of the case. There are no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment verification. When the case settles, we are repaid from the settlement. If the plaintiff is unsuccessful for any reason, the cash advance is waived in its entirety.

If your loved one suffered a wrongful death on the job or if you've been injured in a construction-related incident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. An experienced attorney who specializes in construction site accidents can fight to protect your rights and get you the compensation that you deserve. Once you are in a pending claim, you can lawsuit funding. Contact Lawsuit Financial to learn about your lawsuit funding options or complete our online application to get started.

When the Legal System Crawls at a Snail’s Pace, Lawsuit Funding is a Godsend

In yesterday's legal marketplace, cases were often settled early and for too little, simply because plaintiffs could not sustain themselves financially during a pending lawsuit. Today, plaintiffs may be eligible for lawsuit funding.

For those unfamiliar with lawsuit funding and how it works, let me explain. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance to a personal injury plaintiff in exchange for a promise to repay the amount of the advance plus interest when the plaintiff receives a settlement or judgment from the pending claim. Funding is non-recourse meaning that if the plaintiff loses, the repayment obligation is forgiven.

The strategy behind lawsuit funding is to help plaintiffs avoid feeling pressured to accept a settlement too early, for too little. In effect, it levels the playing field and buys the plaintiff time to achieve full case value. Although the cash advance can be used anyway the client chooses, typically the funds are to pay outstanding medical bills and daily costs of living, such as mortgage payments, food and other important expenses. The only requirements are that the applicant is represented by an experienced attorney and the case has merit. There are also no credit checks required, so plaintiffs suffering from a bad credit rating or other credit challenges will never be turned away. There are also no need to check employment history. Additionally, there are no upfront fees or monthly payments. In fact, the only payment is when the case settles at which time repayment comes directly from the proceeds of the case.

Lawsuit funding is available for many types of cases - auto accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, wrongful deaths, construction accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and more. Once an applicant is approved, cash can be available in 24 - 48 hours. Plaintiffs can begin paying bills immediately so they can focus on healing physically and emotionally while their attorney focuses on obtaining a fair settlement. 

If you are worried about financial issues resulting from your accident and injuries; if you are facing eviction, foreclosure, or repossession of your vehicle; if you unable to put food on the table, pay medical expenses or other necessities of life, what you do not want to do is settle your case for less than you deserve. Get back financial control of your life by contacting Lawsuit Financial. The application process is quick and easy, and can be done online or over the phone. We also offer a free, no-obligation consultation. Don’t delay; call today! 

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