Choosing a NYC Construction Lawyer

Choosing the best lawyer to represent you can greatly increase your chances of success. At Hach & Rose, LLP, our team of highly qualified construction attorneys in NYC is prepared to work tirelessly to defend your rights. If you are in need of skilled legal representation for a personal injury matter, contact us today to speak to one of our construction lawyers in NYC.

Characteristics of a qualified NYC construction attorney

New York City construction injuries can have devastating consequences on you and your family. You may be unable to work or may have trouble paying medical bills after a NYC construction accident. However, with the right NYC construction attorneys by your side, you may be able to get the compensation you need.

Following are the attributes your NYC construction lawyers should have:

Experience. When searching for the right legal representation, you must choose someone who has significant experience in handling NYC construction liability law. A seasoned construction lawyer in NYC not only understands the legal system, but also realizes that every case is different. Additionally, an experienced construction attorney in NYC has likely handled cases similar to yours and can provide you with predictions on how your case may play out.
Knowledge. Due to the complicated nature of personal injury law, you need knowledgeable NYC construction attorneys. The team of New York construction accident lawyers you hire should not only be able to explain personal injury law to you, but they should also be able to answer any questions you may have. Additionally, your attorney should be well aware of the statute of limitations for your case.
Dedication. Having a construction law firm in New York who is dedicated to helping you from the moment you walk into their office is extremely important. Your lawyer should be unyielding in his or her pursuit to help you find justice.
Respect. As the client, you deserve to be treated with the highest level of respect. Your construction lawyer in NYC should always be courteous and considerate of your needs. He or she should also always be looking out for your best interests. Additionally, your attorney should be well respected by the legal community and his or her peers.

Contact us

At Hach & Rose, LLP, we are committed to providing you with the best legal service. If you need help with New York construction lien laws or help with a construction defect in NYC which caused you injury, call (212) 779-0057 or contact us via our convenient online form to schedule a free case evaluation.

Verdicts & Settlements

$8,000,000

Jury verdict obtained for the daughter of a union member who was involved in a motorcycle accident as a passenger. She sustained serious fractures of her hip and leg resulting in open reduction with internal fixation. This was a very difficult liability case, in that the motorcycle was traveling behind a vehicle that stopped short and the driver of an oncoming vehicle swerved into the small space existing between the stopped vehicle and the double yellow line at the moment just prior to impact.

$6,058,000

Jury verdict for a phlebotomist diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) as a result of striking her knee on a disassembled bed frame left by the health care facility where she was working.

$3,525,000

For construction supervisor and union member who fell from a makeshift ladder injuring his back.

$3,500,000

For union stone setter who was injured when another worker threw a piece of sheetrock out a window striking him on the ground below.

$3,200,000

Settlement obtained for a union carpenter who was injured in a fall at work and, as a result, sustained RSD.

$2,500,000

Settlement for union worker who was killed while being driven in a car from a company parking lot.

$2,500,000

Settlement amount obtained for a member of sheet metal workers local who was injured when he slipped and fell on an unsecured board at a construction site.

$2,500,000

Settlement for a union worker who was injured when a piece of construction debris fell from a building. Client suffered a back injury and Hach & Rose won summary judgment as to liability on behalf of the client and the case settled just prior to trial.

$2,500,000

Settlement for a Union Laborer who injured his neck in an accident on a construction site. He was struck by an unsecured board that fell from a scaffold.

$2,300,000

Jury verdict obtained for a pedestrian who was struck by a New York City Transit Authority bus.

$2,300,000

For the family of a union operating engineer that was killed in the course of his employment.

$2,225,000

Settlement obtained for an engineer who was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

$2,200,000

Jury verdict obtained for a union member who suffered a back injury following an automobile accident. This case was remarkable because the client had a 4 year gap in medical treatment.

$2,100,000

Obtained for construction worker who was struck by a Bobcat operated by a co-worker.

$2,100,000

For a school fireman and union member who was injured when he fell from a poorly constructed permanent ladder.

$1,800,000

Settlement obtained (co counsel) for a union engineer that suffered from lung cancer due to his work in and around asbestos. He is currently retired and is in complete remission. His case is remarkable because it was rejected by a major New York asbestos law firm.

$1,625,000

Settlement obtained for a union carpenter just prior to trial in which the client stepped off a ladder and tripped on debris left by another contractor. The client has since moved out of state and is working in another field.

$1,450,000

Jury verdict obtained for a 60 year old, self employed woman who slipped and fell on water in a cafeteria while at a conference. The award was for past and future pain and suffering, as well as a loss of consortium claim for the woman’s husband.

$1,350,000

For a man injured in an automobile collision with a tractor trailer whose operator was driving under the influence of alcohol.

$1,300,000

Settlement obtained during trial for a woman injured in an automobile accident.

$1,200,000

Settlement obtained (co counsel) for a union worker that suffered from lung cancer due to his work in and around asbestos. He continues to work in his job and is in complete remission.

$1,175,000

For a union cleaner who was injured when poorly stacked soda bottles toppled over and struck her when she was in the process of cleaning the cafeteria.

$1,000,000

Settlement obtained for the family of a man who died as a result of a negligently performed gastric bypass surgery.

$980,000

Arbitration award obtained for a husband and wife who were injured in an automobile accident.

$750,000

Settlement obtained for a union construction worker injured on the job due to improperly secured floor covering.

$575,000

Settlement for operating engineer who fell from ladder while performing a repair.

$500,000

Settlement obtained for a union stone setter who was injured on an unsafe worksite.

$500,000

Settlement obtained for a 61 year old woman who injured her knee when she fell in a Brooklyn Shopping Center. The fall resulted when a man backed into her while trying to catch a stuffed animal being thrown during an event. The mall was negligent for failing to adhere to standard crowd control practices.

$425,000

Obtained for person injured in fall from makeshift ladder.

$400,000

Jury verdict for woman who was stuck by automobile while crossing the street causing a knee injury.

$320,000

Obtained for operating engineer injured while performing repair.

$275,000

Obtained for union member injured in fall from work platform.

$200,000

Settlement for operating engineer who was injured when an improperly secured motor fell while being hoisted.

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Testimonials

"My wife, daughter and I were in a car accident. My wife was badly injured. From the moment we contacted your office, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders; your office helped us complete all of our insurance and medical paperwork, answered all of our questions and made a difficult situation much easier to handle. Thanks."

-C.C., injured union member,
Bronx, New York.

"I steered clear of a large law firm because I heard horror stories about how difficult it is to reach a live person and how the average client is treated like a piece of cattle. They [HACH & ROSE] were available whenever I needed to discuss my case, and I was very happy with the amount of money I received. If I couldn't reach them on the phone they always returned my call later that same day."

-C.P., injured union member,
Queens, NY.

"When I needed legal advice, I went to HACH & ROSE… Thanks, you sure made my life easier."

-R.R., injured union member,
New York City.

"I was lucky, and didn't have to look far when I needed help. My local (union) had a great lawyer to help me and my family. I didn't have to concentrate on anything but getting healthy, they took care of the rest."

-T.S., injured union member
speaking at a rally for
asbestos victims in NYC.

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