There are thousands of buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and many more under construction. Fatal construction accidents, including crane accidents, scaffold accidents and structural collapses are not uncommon.

In neighborhoods consisting of mainly row houses, some homes were built with little, if any, lateral support, and rely on adjacent structures for stability. Projects on small lots require an added attention to ensure that neighboring buildings do not shift during excavation.

Some properties feature extensions with no foundation at all. Building can collapse and garages come tumbling down. Building inspectors refer to such structures as widow makers.

Often, there is a failure to provide sufficient plans for assuring the stability of one neighboring building through a process known as underpinning.

There are an alarming amount of avoidable construction accidents in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.

These accidents are caused by:

• • Being struck by equipment or material
  • Scaffold accidents
  • Structural collapses
  • Falls
  • Crane accidents
  • Aerial lift accidents
  • Electrical accidents
  • Explosions

If you or a loved one is a victim of a construction accident, compensation may be necessary to pay for lifelong medical treatment for your injuries. Contact the Levensten Law firm now to find out all of your rights.