Croton, NY – Worker Injured when Boat Capsizes in Croton River

Croton, NY (April 30, 2019) – At an unspecified time on Monday morning, April 29, police and emergency responders were called to assist a group of three workers who were involved in a personal injury accident on the water. The accident resulted in at least one injured party and took place on the Croton River in the town of Croton, according to authorities.

Emergency responders were reported to have arrived at the scene of the incident after one worker suffered injuries while working on a boat in the river. The victim, identified only as a Croton DPW worker, was involved in the accident with two other unidentified men as they were working from a boat that capsized for undetermined reasons.

Emergency medical crews were promptly called to the scene of the incident where the injured victim received treatment, however, it was not specified as to whether or not that person was hospitalized. The other two workers are believed to have declined assistance as authorities began their investigation.

Work-Related Injuries in New York

Croton, NY – Worker Injured when Boat Capsizes in Croton River

Many jobs come with obvious risks and numerous ways for employees to suffer serious, even catastrophic injuries. Albeit, each worker should be able to expect at least some safety assurance while performing duties for an employer, and victims of work-related injuries in New York may likely have substantial rights in the event of an accident. At this time, we extend our sincerest sympathies to the injured worker as we maintain optimism for his full recovery.

At Hach & Rose, our compassionate accident attorneys have committed their careers to protecting the rights of workers who are injured on the job and by no fault of their own. We understand the tremendous physical turmoil and financial havoc that often occurs as the result of a sudden injury, and we believe that no worker should be alone in their fight for compensation. If you have been injured in a workplace accident in New York, call 212-779-0057 and let us put our experience to work for you today.

Note: Secondary sources were used to create this piece and, because of this, the information included has not been independently verified. If you notice a factual issue with our posting, please bring it to our attention and we will correct or remove it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

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