Ocean Gate, NJ (May 20, 2022) – A wall collapsed on a building that was under construction and left at least one person trapped in the rubble on Friday, May 20th.
The incident took place at about 10:00 a.m. in the 100th block of East Riviera Avenue in Ocean Gate.
A medical helicopter was dispatched for at least one person who was extricated using a stokes basket and transported to a regional medical facility.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Workplace Injuries in New Jersey
New Jersey sees more than its fair share of workplace accidents. Although these accidents can often be avoided, they continue to happen year after year due to basic negligence. It was reported that, in 2020, more than 80 people were killed in fatal workplace accidents throughout New Jersey. In addition to this, several thousand victims sustained severe injuries. Even though a workplace injury can happen anytime, anywhere, accidents on construction sites occur the most frequently and are the most serious.
Trench and structure collapses are very likely to end with fatalities but sometimes they cause catastrophic injuries instead. If you have been injured in a construction site accident or another job site-related accident, we strongly urge you to seek the assistance of a New Jersey personal injury lawyer.
Over the years, workplace accidents have steadily increased within the state of New Jersey and many other states as well. Any of these job site accidents can be life-changing and leave you with permanent injuries that you are not at all prepared to deal with.
Some of the most frequently-occurring kinds of accidents that happen specifically within the construction industry include things such as:
- Trench collapses
- Scaffolding collapses
- Electrical shocks
- Failure to use or be provided safety equipment
- Poorly maintained equipment or property
If you were injured in any kind of accident in the workplace, you should be mindful of the fact that you, as a worker, do have options. It is critical that you speak with an experienced New Jersey workplace injury lawyer as quickly as possible after your accident.
If you have been injured on the job site, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are ready to help you. We know how overwhelming an accident at work can seem and offer our resources and assistance just when you need them the most.
Employers have set guidelines they are duty-bound to follow in order to ensure the safety of their employees. If your life has been seriously impacted by a workplace injury, you should have the advice and knowledge of an attorney on your side.
Please contact a workplace accident attorney in New Jersey at (215) 600-0681 for more information on how we can assist you.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
Call or text (215) 985-2424 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
