From childhood, we are taught that it is better to do something slowly but correctly than quickly and with shortcuts. The tale of the tortoise and the hare has been told and retold millions of times over history and has been changed to fit into different formats or characters to appeal to as many people as possible. Unfortunately, this lesson doesn’t always stick with us into adulthood. Sometimes, we try and cut corners in order to make deadlines, save money, or do any other number of things. However, sometimes these shortcuts can be deadly.

I am sure that I don’t have to do much to remind you of that horrible day in September 2001. Our country came to a stop that day as we all watched the horror unfold before us. However, we vowed to rebuild, and rebuilding is exactly what we did. The Freedom Tower stands upon the area of New York City that was demolished that horrible day. Sadly, some of these shortcuts seem to have been used during its building. According to an investigation that was brought forward, over thirty major injuries were sustained during the building of the Freedom Tower which was not reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These included injuries such as head trauma, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and more. This was taken from court documents, medical records, and city reports along with the OSHA reports.

Unfortunately, construction zones are some of the most dangerous areas when it comes to workers. This is even more accurate when the work is meant to be done quickly. Since the site broke ground in 2003, over eighty incidents of dangerous working conditions were reported and between 2010 and 2012, the injury rate at this location was higher than the New York and even national rate for injuries for trade workers. Many of these were due to falls, but others were being crushed by equipment or materials. Even though these workers were supposed to take a ten-hour safety course, it seems like many of these tips were avoided.

If you have been hurt on a job that was done quickly, then call Collier Law Firm for your free consultation. We want to make sure that you get everything you deserve and promise to put the time into each and every claim. After all, slow and steady wins the case.