New York City Construction Accident Blog

In this video FAQ, attorney Michael Rose discusses how labor law section 200 provides legal protections for construction workers. In short, if you’ve received worker’s compensation benefits, you are not entitled to bring a claim against your employer. In return, owners and contractors are required to keep working conditions safe. If you are a construction […]

In this video FAQ, attorney Michael Rose discusses how labor law section 240 provides legal protections for construction and industrial workers for gravity-related dangers. Gravity-related dangers include working at dangerous heights as well as overhead risks like hanging equipment or tools. If you are a construction worker and you have been injured on the job, […]

Bensonhurst, NY (July 5, 2019) – On Friday morning, July 5th, police stated that a construction worker suffered injuries on the job after falling through the roof of a school located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. The accident happened around 9:00 a.m. at a school on 16th Avenue.

Freeport, NY (July 1, 2019) – A serious construction accident occurred on Monday, July 1st, leaving two workers with injuries, according to authorities. The accident happened at a new home that is currently under construction on Bayview Avenue in the Freeport neighborhood on Long Island.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (July 1, 2019) – On Sunday afternoon, June 30th, three people were stated to have suffered various injuries after a section of scaffolding fell onto a bar located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. The incident occurred at an unspecified time at Mission Dolores on Fourth Avenue.

Midtown, Manhattan, NY (June 27, 2019) – On Thursday morning, June 27th, three workers were reported to have suffered injuries, one seriously, after debris fell inside of a theatre located in Midtown Manhattan. The incident took place at the Golden Theatre, at 252 West 45th Street, located in the Theatre District near 8th Avenue, around […]

Midtown, Manhattan, NY (June 11, 2019) – According to authorities, a section of scaffolding came loose on Tuesday morning, June 11th, and caused bricks to fall from a construction site, subsequently injuring two pedestrians. The incident was reported to have taken place around 9:00 a.m. at 42 West 39th Street.

In this new video FAQ, attorney Michael Rose discusses how New York’s industrial code requires protections for construction workers. Protections govern everything from on-site debris to exposure to hazardous materials. If you are a construction worker and you have been injured, contact the team at today to discuss how your case might benefit from labor […]

Brooklyn, NY (June 1, 2019) – One person received injuries in a construction accident that took place when the worker fell for reasons that are still being investigated.

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY (May 14, 2019) – Authorities stated that a worker was injured in an accident while performing duties on Tuesday morning, May 14th. According to police, the unidentified worker fell from a billboard at around 10:30 a.m. and subsequently suffered at least minor injuries.