A fall from a scaffold or a load dropped from a hoist can change everything about your life and your work. Our Manhattan construction accident lawyers at Hach & Rose, LLP represent tradespeople injured on high-rise, renovation, and infrastructure projects from the Financial District to Upper Manhattan.
Our Manhattan office is located at 112 Madison Avenue, and as the union law firm, we have been fighting for injured construction workers since 2002. Call 212-779-0057 for a free consultation in English or Spanish, 24/7.
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How Do Manhattan Construction Accident Claims Work?
A Manhattan construction accident claim usually involves the property owner and general contractor under New York's Labor Law, rather than your direct employer. These laws place safety duties on the companies that control a project, and those duties apply even when a subcontractor hired you.
Manhattan projects often involve layers of companies with a legal duty to keep you safe, including:
- Building owners and developers.
- General contractors and construction managers.
- Trade subcontractors who controlled your work area.
- Scaffold, hoist, and crane companies.
We trace the contracts to find all potentially responsible companies, because each may carry its own insurance.
The Scaffold Law
Labor Law § 240(1), often called the Scaffold Law, requires owners and contractors to provide proper protection against falls and falling objects. When that protection is missing, and a worker is hurt as a result, the worker's own carelessness generally does not reduce the recovery under this section.
Industrial Code Violations
Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to follow specific safety rules in New York's Industrial Code regarding hazards such as open floor edges, unsafe trenches, and unguarded machinery. A violation of a specific rule can support a claim even when no fall occurred.
Identifying the right Industrial Code provision takes careful work, and a claim that cites the wrong rule can be dismissed, which is why these cases benefit from a firm that handles them regularly.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONCommon High-Rise Construction Injuries in Manhattan
Building tall in a crowded city creates hazards you don't see on most job sites. Manhattan towers, facade restorations, and interior renovations expose workers to risks at every level.
The accidents we handle most often in Manhattan include:
- Falls from scaffolds, swing stages, and unprotected floor edges.
- Workers who are struck by materials dropped from upper floors or hoists.
- Crane and rigging failures during lifts.
- Elevator shaft and hoistway accidents.
- Electrical injuries during interior renovation work.
Each of these accidents leaves a trail of permits, inspection logs, and safety plans. We gather those records quickly because projects move fast and conditions change daily.
What Compensation Is Available After a Construction Injury?
Injured Manhattan construction workers can seek compensation for lost wages, medical care, and pain and suffering through a third-party Labor Law claim. The table below shows what a strong claim typically accounts for.
| Category | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Past and future wages | Union scale pay, overtime, and the years of work you may lose |
| Benefits | Pension contributions and health coverage tied to hours worked |
| Medical care | Surgery, rehabilitation, and future treatment |
| Pain and suffering | Physical pain, emotional distress, and lost enjoyment of life |
For union members, lost benefits can be as significant as lost wages. Where appropriate, we work with economists and vocational specialists to put a real number on that loss.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONWhy Choose Hach & Rose, LLP for a Manhattan Construction Case?
Our firm's identity is built on representing union workers and other working people, and our attorneys know how Manhattan projects are organized and insured. Hach & Rose, LLP has recovered more than $1 billion for injured clients, and we prepare every construction case for trial in New York County Supreme Court.
When you hire us:
- We investigate the site, permits, and safety plans right away.
- We identify every owner, contractor, and subcontractor involved.
- We handle the insurers so you can focus on recovery.
Every case depends on its own facts, and past results do not predict future outcomes. You pay no fee unless we recover for you. Call 212-779-0057 today.
FAQs About Manhattan Construction Accident Cases
How long do I have to sue after a construction accident in Manhattan?
Most Manhattan construction accident lawsuits must be filed within three years of the injury under the New York personal injury statute of limitations. On City-owned projects, a notice of claim is generally required within 90 days, so public works injuries need prompt legal attention.
Who is responsible if I was hurt by a falling object on a Manhattan job site?
A worker struck by a falling object on a Manhattan construction site may hold the owner and general contractor responsible under Labor Law § 240(1) if the object should have been secured or hoisted properly. Contractors working on upper floors may also share fault.
Can a pedestrian sue if construction debris fell on them in Manhattan?
A pedestrian hit by falling debris from a Manhattan construction project may have a claim against the building owner and contractors, though New York's special Labor Law protections generally apply only to workers. These claims usually proceed as ordinary negligence cases.
What if I'm worried about losing my job after a construction injury?
A third-party construction injury lawsuit in New York is typically brought against the owner and general contractor, not your direct employer. If you're concerned about retaliation, raise it at your free consultation so we can address it.
Do you have a lawyer who speaks Spanish to handle my construction case?
Many Manhattan construction workers prefer to discuss their injuries in Spanish, and Hach & Rose, LLP offers consultations in Spanish. Clear communication helps make sure nothing important about your accident gets lost.
Speak With a Manhattan Construction Accident Attorney
You helped build this city. When a Manhattan job site injury leaves you worried about your future, our team is a short trip away at 112 Madison Avenue. We are also available by phone around the clock.
Call Hach & Rose, LLP at 212-779-0057 to speak with our Manhattan personal injury team and learn how we help injured New Yorkers every day.
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