If you were injured in a construction accident in New York, you may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ compensation benefits.
Hach & Rose, LLP represents construction workers and their families in serious construction accident cases. Our New York construction accident lawyers have nearly 25 years of experience and have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients.
We investigate construction accidents, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the compensation available under New York law.
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- Construction Accidents We Handle
- New York Construction Accident Laws
- Can I Sue Someone Other Than My Employer?
- What Compensation Can I Recover?
- Common Construction Accident Injuries
- Union and Undocumented Construction Workers
- What Should I Do After a Construction Accident?
- Why Choose Hach & Rose, LLP?
- New York Construction Accident Lawyer FAQs
- Talk to a New York Construction Accident Lawyer
- Take The First Step Toward Justice Today
Construction Accidents We Handle
Our New York construction accident lawyers represent workers injured in:
- Falls from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and other elevated areas
- Falling objects and construction debris
- Crane and hoisting accidents
- Heavy equipment and construction vehicle accidents
- Electrocution and electrical accidents
- Structural collapses
- Trench and excavation accidents
- Fires and burns
- Defective or dangerous equipment
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents
If another party contributed to your construction accident, you may have a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation.
New York Construction Accident Laws
New York construction workers have important protections under New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6).
Labor Law § 240(1), often called the Scaffold Law, protects workers from certain elevation-related hazards, including qualifying falls from heights and accidents involving falling objects.
Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection for workers at construction and demolition sites. Violations of applicable New York Industrial Code provisions can be important in determining liability.
Labor Law § 200 addresses workplace safety and can apply to injuries caused by dangerous conditions or unsafe methods of work.
Whether these laws apply depends on the specific circumstances of your accident. Our attorneys can investigate what happened and determine which legal protections may apply.
Can I Sue Someone Other Than My Employer?
Possibly. Workers’ compensation generally provides benefits for job-related injuries, but it does not necessarily prevent you from filing a personal injury lawsuit against a responsible third party.
Depending on the circumstances, potentially liable parties may include:
- Property owners
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Construction managers
- Equipment manufacturers
- Other companies or individuals responsible for unsafe conditions
Identifying every potentially responsible party is an important part of a construction accident investigation.
What Compensation Can I Recover?
The value of a construction accident claim depends on your injuries, the evidence supporting the claim, who is responsible, available insurance, and the damages permitted under New York law.
Depending on your case, compensation may include:
- Medical expenses and future medical care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Other accident-related losses
Our attorneys work to understand the full impact of your injuries, including their potential long-term effects, when pursuing compensation.
Common Construction Accident Injuries
Construction accidents can result in serious and permanent injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Amputations
- Crush injuries
- Burns and electrocution injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Internal injuries
- Permanent disabilities
Some injuries may not be immediately apparent. Prompt medical attention is important after any construction accident.
Union and Undocumented Construction Workers
Hach & Rose, LLP represents New York construction workers across a range of trades, including laborers, electricians, carpenters, ironworkers, and other union workers.
Undocumented workers may also have legal rights after a construction accident. Immigration status does not automatically prevent an injured worker from pursuing a personal injury claim. An attorney can explain your rights based on your individual circumstances.
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What Should I Do After a Construction Accident?
After a construction accident:
- Speak with a construction accident lawyer as soon as possible.cols in place. Our experienced New York construction accident lawyers are prepared to handle a wide range of cases, including:
- Seek medical attention and follow your doctor's recommendations.
- Report the accident to your employer or supervisor and make sure it is documented.
- Preserve evidence by photographing the accident scene, equipment, work area, and your injuries when safe to do so.
- Identify witnesses and keep their contact information.
- Keep records of medical treatment, expenses, and lost wages.
- Be cautious with insurance companies and do not accept a settlement before understanding your legal rights.
Why Choose Hach & Rose, LLP?
Hach & Rose, LLP has nearly 25 years of experience representing injured New Yorkers. Our firm has recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for clients.
Our construction accident results include:
- $6 million verdict for a construction worker injured in a ladder fall
- $3.2 million verdict for a construction worker struck by a falling object
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Our attorneys investigate construction accidents, handle communications with insurers and opposing parties, pursue third-party claims, negotiate settlements, and prepare cases for trial when necessary.
New York Construction Accident Lawyer FAQs
Possibly. Workers’ compensation and a third-party personal injury lawsuit are separate claims. If someone other than your employer contributed to your accident, you may have a third-party claim in addition to workers’ compensation benefits.
Immigration status does not automatically prevent an injured worker from pursuing a personal injury claim. Your specific circumstances should be discussed with an attorney.
Being partially at fault does not necessarily prevent you from recovering compensation. New York’s comparative fault rules may affect the amount you can recover.
There is no standard settlement amount. Your potential compensation depends on factors including the severity of your injuries, medical treatment, lost income, liability, available insurance, and other damages.
The deadline depends on the type of claim and who you are pursuing a claim against. Different deadlines may apply when a government entity is involved. Contact an attorney promptly after an accident to determine the deadline that applies to your case.
Talk to a New York Construction Accident Lawyer
If you were injured on a New York construction site, Hach & Rose, LLP can investigate your accident, explain your legal options, and help you pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
Call (646) 971-9333 for a free, confidential consultation.
We handle construction accident cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay attorney fees upfront. Our fees are collected only if we recover compensation for you.