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Washington, DC - Fatal Construction Accident on New Jersey Avenue

1600 Block of New Jersey Ave in Washington, DC
Published: August 25, 2020
By: Kennady Schuster
Last Updated on November 19, 2020

Fatal Construction Work Site Accident in Navy Yard

According to NBC Washington, on June 30th a construction accident occurred on the 1200 block of New Jersey Avenue in Washington, DC.

One worker got stuck underneath a large piece of machinery. The fire department successfully rescued the victim, but he later died in the hospital from his injuries.

Another construction worker was injured in the accident but was treated on site.

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Financial Compensation For Workers Injured In Construction Accidents

Laurence Banville is a lawyer who helps injured construction workers find the financial support they need and deserve. Here is Laurence with some thoughts on the legal rights of these workers and their families:

Usually, when a construction worker is injured on the job they are able to receive workers’ compensation from their employer. In addition to this, sometimes a victim’s injuries are caused by third-party negligence.

In these cases, the victim may have grounds for a lawsuit against the third-party. For instance, a property owner may be held liable for not fixing a dangerous property condition before starting construction.

Source:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/construction-worker-dies-after-work-site-accident-in-navy-yard/2348021/

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Editor: Kennady is a rising senior at Fordham University. She is studying New Media and Digital Design with a concentration in commerce. Her passion while writing for Legal Herald is to help inform and educate people with their rights and options during a time of need. Contact Kennady: kennady@legalherald.com This article was fact checked prior to publishing by this author to ensure compliance with our rigorous editorial standards. We will only use authoritative sources. Our values compel us to provide only trustworthy information. If you find an error, please contact us.
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