Liability in Workplace Building Collapse Accidents
It’s important to figure out exactly who may be liable for your accident. There may be more than one liable party for a botched demolition or collapse. They should all be held responsible. If you don’t name everyone liable, you may not get the compensation you deserve.
Some parties who may be liable in partial or total building collapse include:
- General Contractors – If the materials supplied on the construction site were inadequate or workers did not receive proper oversight, a general contractor may be to blame.
- Subcontractors – If the subcontractors on the construction site did their jobs improperly, such as welding or support beams, they might be held liable for building collapse injuries.
- Engineers – If engineers did not correctly calculate building requirements, such as how much weight a floor can hold, they might be responsible.
- Architects – If there is a flaw in the way a building was planned that results in a collapse, the architects might be to blame.
- Demolition Foremen – A foreman should guide every stage of building demolition. If they fail to coordinate things properly, they may be responsible for damages.
How Demolition Accidents Happen on a NYC Job Site
Various factors can impact the structural integrity of a construction project in New York City. Some common causes of building collapse include the following:
- Floor or ceiling collapses
- Improper demolition procedures that do not comply with safety protocols
- Changes during construction that deviate from blueprints and architectural plans
- Inclement weather, such as excess snow buildup or severe winds
- Poorly placed construction materials
- Unsafe or inadequate building materials
- Design or engineer failures
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