Department of Buildings Investigating Charlotte Gardens, Bronx Accident That Injured Worker After 30-Foot Fall
BRONX, NEW YORK (January 27, 2025) – A construction worker was seriously injured after falling 30 feet at a three-story family building in Charlotte Gardens, Bronx.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:14 AM on Monday. A construction worker was performing tasks at the building under permit for renovations.
At some point during his work, he fell 30 feet from a roof into a rear yard. Paramedics were called to the building in Charlotte Gardens in order to help the victim.
He was taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital with serious injuries. A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for New York City Construction Accidents
Workplace falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death for workers. According to Cureus, “Falls from roofs (FFRs) present a significant danger, especially in the construction sector, accounting for a third of all fatalities from falls. Alarmingly, about 40% of construction deaths are attributed to FFRs. In the year 2020, there were 108 fatalities among roofing contractors, highlighting the occupational risks.” There are a number of common causes of workplace falls.
- A building may have unprotected edges or openings.
- Ladders at a construction site may have been used improperly.
- Work sites may have slick surfaces that contribute to falls.
- Workers may not be given personal fall arrest systems.
Building owners and general contractors could face liability for any accident where workers are injured in a fall. These entities could be held strictly liable through New York’s “Scaffold Law.” In general, construction companies are liable for all gravity-related accidents. This includes instances where a worker falls or is hit by a falling object. It is important that certain steps are taken after any workplace accident.
- Medical records related to the incident should be collected.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An investigation by OSHA should be conducted.
- An experienced construction accident attorney should be contacted.
Falls from roofs are often highly preventable. They tend to happen at construction sites where workers are not being given adequate safety equipment. Among other things, workers should be provided with personal fall arrest systems when they are working at locations that are above 6 feet off the ground. Any person who is injured in a construction accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A construction accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City Construction Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the worker injured in this Charlotte Gardens construction accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what took place should reach out to OSHA.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Charlotte Gardens rooftop fall? You may have legal recourse. Our team of construction accident attorneys is committed to getting accident victims the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into your particular case, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
