According to NBC New York, four workers were hurt recently at the Newark Liberty International Airport when a cargo hangar collapsed. 
The news outlet reported that the accident occurred around 2 p.m. on September 9. The hangar was being prepared for demolition when the incident occurred. Two of the four workers were allegedly seriously injured, but are expected to survive. All four were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Nine workers were inside the hangar when it collapsed. According to NBC New York, all of the people working at the site were accounted for following the accident. The building was acquired by the state Port Authority in 2005 for storage use, although no aircraft were inside the location when the incident occurred.
The collapse remains under investigation. As of last week, it was unclear what caused the incident or what company employed the injured workers.
Seeking Help after a New Jersey Work Accident
Unfortunately, each year, thousands of construction workers are injured in American worksite accidents.
If you are injured at work, you should know that you might have legal options to collect workers’ compensation and/or file a lawsuit. Contact our Middlesex County injury attorneys for more information.
In New Jersey, all companies must have workers’ compensation insurance to cover injured employees. Our attorneys can help you address a claim. Additionally, if you were injured due to the negligence of a property owner or employee for another company, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit.
As an injured employee, you must make sure your rights are protected. Your injury may force you to miss time at work, or result in expensive surgery, rehabilitation or therapy. Make sure that you are financially covered and that you can provide for your family in the aftermath of a workplace accident.
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