Construction Accident Attorney
Protecting construction workers injured on dangerous job sites
Construction Sites Are Deadly - Know Your Rights
Construction workers face the highest rate of workplace fatalities. You may have claims beyond workers' compensation against third parties who contributed to your accident.
Experienced Construction Accident Representation
Construction work is inherently dangerous, with workers facing risks from falls, heavy machinery, electrical hazards, and more. When safety protocols fail and workers are injured, they may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits and potentially third-party personal injury claims.
Common Construction Accidents
Falls from Heights
Scaffolding collapses, ladder accidents, roof falls, unprotected edges
Struck by Objects
Falling tools, materials, or debris from above
Electrical Accidents
Power line contact, faulty wiring, electrical burns
Caught-in/Between
Crushed by equipment, cave-ins, trench collapses
Heavy Machinery
Crane accidents, bulldozer injuries, equipment malfunctions
Chemical Exposure
Toxic fumes, asbestos, silica dust, hazardous materials
OSHA's "Fatal Four" Construction Hazards
Falls (33.5% of deaths)
Inadequate fall protection, unsafe scaffolding, unguarded openings
Struck by Object (11.1% of deaths)
Falling tools, unsecured materials, crane loads
Electrocution (8.5% of deaths)
Power line contact, defective electrical equipment
Caught-in/Between (7.3% of deaths)
Trench cave-ins, equipment rollovers, caught in machinery
Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents
Beyond workers' compensation, you may have personal injury claims against:
Property Owners
For dangerous site conditions they created or knew about
General Contractors
For failure to maintain safe working conditions
Equipment Manufacturers
For defective machinery, tools, or safety equipment
Subcontractors
For negligent work that created hazardous conditions
Your Rights Under New York Labor Laws
Labor Law § 240 (Scaffold Law)
Absolute liability for falls from heights due to inadequate safety devices
Labor Law § 241(6)
Protection from unsafe site conditions that violate specific safety codes
Labor Law § 200
General duty to provide safe working conditions
Severe Construction Injuries We Handle
Traumatic Brain Injuries
From falls and struck-by accidents
Spinal Cord Injuries
Paralysis from falls and equipment accidents
Crush Injuries & Amputations
From heavy machinery and equipment
Severe Burns
Electrical burns and chemical exposure
Multiple Fractures
Complex breaks requiring surgery and rehabilitation
Maximum Compensation for Construction Workers
Construction accidents often involve multiple liable parties. We investigate every angle to ensure you receive workers' compensation benefits plus full compensation from third parties.
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1 in 10
Workers injured annually
991
Construction deaths in 2019
60%
Fatal Four causes of death