The New York Times reports, “A rigging contractor was acquitted on Thursday of all charges in connection with the collapse of a giant crane in Manhattan two years ago that killed seven people and revealed shoddy and illegal inspection practices in the city’s Department of Buildings.”

According to The New York Times, this is not the end for Mr. Rapetti. This is just the beginning for those affected in this accident. Civil cases are already filed against the companies involved in this construction project. At least a dozen people were injured in addition to the seven killed.

This crane accident was one of two that brought an investigation of both city officials and companies who are involved with the crane business in the city.

Construction accidents can be quite dangerous. If you or someone you know has been injured in a construction accident, contact a Bronx Construction Accident Lawyer at Parker Waichmann Alonso, LLP, by dialing 1-888-BIG-CASE.