Last Saturday, Feb. 7, construction workers and Suffolk University students were shocked when a crane lift toppled over, crashing into the back of a Temple Place apartment building in downtown Boston.  The vehicle fell into the alleyway next to a book shop and across the street from a Suffolk University dormitory.  Two construction workers fell with the lift, one managing to jump onto an apartment balcony, the other suffering fatal wounds after colliding with a metal door still inside the cherry picker.  The surviving worker was treated for injuries at Mass. General Hospital.

At the time of the accident, the vehicle was parked with one set of wheels on the sidewalk and the other atop wood boards for balance.  The reason for this was to ensure the two workers in the cherry picker attachment could reach the roof.  However, something went wrong and the two workers suddenly found themselves falling as the crane tipped over.

In an official statement by the university, officials acknowledged that the vehicle was owned and run by Reliable Roofing and Sheet Metal of Framingham, subcontractors for Tremco Inc.  Suffolk contracted Tremco to do a routine roof inspection.  So far, no new information has been released regarding relations between the University, the contracted companies, and the worker's families.

If you or a family member has been hurt in a construction accident, it is very important to speak with an attorney and know your rights.  The experienced Construction Accident Attorneys at Page Cagle handle accident cases all over Missouri and Illinois and are available 24/7 to answer any of your legal questions.  Contact us today!