What Happened?
In May 2023, Sonny was working on a construction site in New York City. Around 9:30 AM, the trench he was standing in suddenly collapsed, burying him beneath dirt and rubble. No one was watching him when it happened, but his coworker rushed to the area after hearing a scream and rumble. By the time they managed to pull him out, he was unconscious. Sonny was rushed to the hospital, and a nurse stated that he did not have a pulse when he arrived. The doctors and nurses tried everything possible to save Sonny, but sadly, he did not make it.
As a result of construction site negligence, Sonny lost his life. Trench cave-ins happen with tremendous force and very little warning. Even a relatively small amount of soil can weigh thousands of pounds, making it extremely difficult for a trapped person to move or breathe. It was determined that Sonny suffered catastrophic crush injuries and suffocation within moments due to the immense weight of the surrounding soil. Because of this loss, his wife and infant child were left without their husband, father, and primary provider.
Sonny’s Trench Collapse Accident Lawyer in New York
A close family friend told Sonny’s family to call The Case Handler lawyers. Two days after the tragic incident, his family contacted us for legal help. Despite the defendant’s failure to provide adequate protection, and safety measures, and proper supervision, the defendant blamed Sonny for causing the accident, claiming that he did not follow instructions. Since no one witnessed the accident to support those claims, our trench collapse accident lawyer in New York conducted an extensive investigation, including working with expert witnesses who examined the construction site’s compliance with safety regulations. The investigation revealed that the worksite failed to maintain safety standards, and a full stop-work order was issued due to the lack of safety measures.
With the help of our team, Sonny’s family recovered a $4.5 million settlement.
