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New York Apartment Accident Leaves Grandmother Injured on Sidewalk

On Behalf of | Aug 8, 2016 | Construction Accidents

A terrifying apartment complex accident in the Bronx left an elderly lady bleeding and struggling for her life on the sidewalk in Claremont on July 20th. The 66-year-old was sitting on the steps of her apartment complex, enjoying the afternoon with her granddaughter when several bricks fell from the building and struck her in the head. She collapsed to the sidewalk and was barely responsive-bleeding from several wounds-when rescue crews arrived.

Investigators speculate that the bricks likely fell from the roof-seven stories up. Falling from such a height the bricks would have gained incredible momentum and could have easily killed anyone underneath.

In fact, one eyewitness inside the apartment building -Carlos Cruz, the injured woman’s neighbor-thought the victim was dead. The amount of blood the woman had lost was staggering, as is often the case with head injuries.

EMTs arrived quickly after the Bronx apartment complex accident was phoned in. They were able to stabilize the woman and transport her to nearby Lincoln Hospital. She was listed in stable condition but was kept in the Intensive Care Unit because of her age and the nature of her injuries.

Liability in New York Apartment Complex Accidents

New York’s aging residential buildings present a very real hazard to pedestrians on the sidewalks below. Under New York premises liability law, building owners have a legal obligation to inspect and repair building facades and roof lines on a regular basis to prevent falling debris. If records show the owners of this particular apartment building were negligent or knew of potential hazards they failed to fix, they could be held liable for this woman’s injuries. The woman can look to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a building accident, you may be entitled to a financial award for your loss. Contact one of the expert New York City apartment complex accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel to safeguard your rights. Call 800-734-9338 or 212-385-1122 today.

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