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6/4/2010
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One Worker Injured and One Worker Dead After Power Line Accident

One worker is dead and another severely injured after a power line accident took place. The man who was injured in a power line accident this past Tuesday was released from the hospital after being treated for burns.

The two workers had been hired to powerwash the front of the house and were using an aluminum ladder which came in contact with electric wires at the house.  The contact between the aluminum ladder and the electric wires caused the injury to occur. Normally, it is recommended that non-constructive wood or fiberglass ladders be used when working on the outside of homes because of the chances that the ladder will come into contact with an electrical wire.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the work related death and work related injury to determine who is at fault for the power line accident.

Who Is At Fault for this Power Line Accident


Determining who is at fault in this situation depends on who was the negligent party that supplied the workers with an unsafe ladder if that is determined to have been the cause of the injuries the power washer workers sustained.

If it is determined that the employer of the workers was at fault or another party was negligent the family of the deceased worker will be able to file a lawsuit against the negligent party and the injured worker will be able to either start a workers compensation case or file a lawsuit against the company.

What to Do if You Have a Work Related Power Line Injury in Staten Island, New York

If you were injured in a work-related accident involving a power line injury in Staten Island or any part of New York City or if you were involved in any other type of construction accident in New York it is important that you have the situation investigated to determine the complete fault of the New York power line accident.  One of the first things you should do if you feel as if your injuries were due to the negligence of your employer or if you feel as if the death of your loved one was due to the negligence of the company they worked for it is important to contact a New York workers compensation lawyer or a New York work injury lawyer to help you determine if you are able to start a lawsuit or file a workers compensation claim. 

Our injury and workers compensation law office is located in Staten Island on Richmond Road.  If you would like to speak with Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island work injury lawyer / Staten Island workers' compensation lawyer to evaluate your case in a free consultation call 800.976.4904 or contact us by email.






Category: Personal Injury

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Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.


IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is provided for general educational purposes only, should not be relied on as legal advice and does not serve to create an attorney client relationship. In utilizing this website you acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship between you and Frank J. Dito, Esq. and that the information contained on this site does not and cannot serve as a replacement for the competent legal advice of a licensed attorney in your state. The content of this website is subject to the Copyright of its author, Frank J. Dito, Esq.


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