NEW YORK, NY, June 24, 2011 (Press-News.org) According to the New York Daily News, a New York City highway worker was killed in a truck accident that involved a Department of Transportation vehicle.
Errol Wilson, a 59-year old veteran employee of the New York Department of Transportation, was killed when a co-worker accidentally backed over him with a giant Mack Truck. Wilson was crushed to death by the truck while directing the driver during construction in Queens, New York. The driver reportedly lost sight of Wilson.
The NYPD is investigating the cause of the fatal truck accident and New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman is following the case.
After a truck or auto accident that causes injury or death, a number of issues may be looked into by a New York auto accident lawyer in order to determine whether of not negligent behavior may have contributed to the accident. When a vehicle accidentoccurs on the job, an employer may bear liability for a number of issues, including improper training, negligent hiring practices, defective or poorly maintained equipment. An employer can even be held civilly liable for any negligent actions of an employee. When fatal truck accidents occur, a New York auto accident lawyer understands that a number of issues may have contributed to such a tragic accident, which means that multiple parties may bear liability for the accident.
"There are many reasons why truck accidents happen," New York auto accident lawyer Perecman said.
An New York auto accident lawyer can look into issues so that responsible parties can be properly identified and held accountable for possibly contributing to the tragic vehicular accident.
An expert New York auto accident lawyer can help individuals get the compensation they deserve for themselves or their loved ones.
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City Worker Crushed to Death When Truck Driving Co-Worker Accidentally Backed Over Him
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[Press-News.org] City Worker Crushed to Death When Truck Driving Co-Worker Accidentally Backed Over HimA Department of Transportation worker repaving the Cross Island Parkway in Queens was killed when a co-worker accidentally backed over him with a giant truck.