Three Injured After Manhattan Scaffolding Collapse

Manhattan, NY– Three people were injured on Monday, November 18, 2024 after a scaffolding collapse on 29th Street near Eighth Avenue in Chelsea. The collapse happened around 8 a.m. after a box truck hit the structure. According to the FDNY, three people injured in the collapse were transported to the hospital. The accident remains under investigation.

Scaffolding Accidents 

Scaffolding related accidents cause over 4,500 injuries each year. In this accident, those injured should have their investigative team perform an independent legal investigation to preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:  

• Video of the accident
• Route the truck was traveling
• Driver accident history
• Vehicle accident history
• Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Inspection of the road conditions
• Vehicle blind spots
• Driving records
• Evaluation of construction site working conditions  
• Evaluation if construction site safety regulations are up to code  
• Determination if proper guardrails, safety nets, and fall arrest systems were in place  

Scaffolding Accident Attorneys

As one of America’s largest personal injury firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in scaffolding accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident, the experienced scaffolding accident attorneys at The Barnes Firm are here to help you every step of the way.  

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.