Can I sue my employer for a construction accident?

While Workers' Compensation typically prevents you from suing your direct employer, New York Labor Law allows injured construction workers to file claims against property owners, general contractors, and other third parties responsible for site safety. These third-party claims can result in significantly higher compensation.

What is New York Labor Law Section 240 (the Scaffold Law)?

Section 240 holds property owners and general contractors strictly liable when workers are injured in gravity-related accidents — falls from heights, falling objects, and similar incidents. This means you can recover even if you were partially at fault.

Can undocumented workers file construction accident claims?

Yes. Immigration status does not affect your right to file a personal injury claim or workers' compensation claim in New York. Injured workers are protected regardless of their documentation status.

What should I do after a construction accident?

Report the accident to your supervisor immediately, seek medical attention, document the conditions (photos if possible), and contact our office before giving any recorded statements. Preserve any defective equipment that caused the injury.

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Hurt on a Job Site? New York Labor Law Gives You Powerful Protections.

New York has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country. Sections 240, 241, and 200 of the Labor Law hold property owners and general contractors liable for construction site injuries — often regardless of who was at fault. Our attorneys leverage these laws to secure maximum compensation for injured workers.

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Construction Accidents Cases We Handle

Every case is unique, but our attorneys have deep experience across a wide range of construction accidents matters, including:

Falls from scaffolding, ladders, and roofs

Struck-by-object injuries

Crane and heavy equipment accidents

Electrocution on job sites

Trench collapse and excavation accidents

Defective tool and equipment injuries

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The Situation

New York's Labor Law gives injured construction workers some of the strongest legal protections in the country. Sections 240 and 241 hold property owners and general contractors strictly liable for gravity-related injuries and code violations — often regardless of who was at fault. Workers' Comp alone rarely covers the full impact of a serious site injury; a third-party case can multiply your recovery.

Our Results in Construction Accidents

Every case is different, but these outcomes show what we fight for on behalf of our clients.

$10,000,000Construction Accident

A laborer lost his leg in a construction site collapse. We fought for maximum compensation for his lifelong care.

$4,500,000Construction Accident

A construction worker needed emergency back surgery after a fall. We made sure his family was protected.

$2,500,000Construction Accident

A scaffold collapse caused our client severe spinal injuries. Our investigation uncovered multiple OSHA violations.

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How We Help on Construction Accidents Cases

1Determine whether your injury falls under Labor Law §240 (Scaffold Law), §241, §200, or a combination.
2Identify every non-employer defendant: property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer.
3Preserve physical evidence — defective scaffolding, harnesses, tools — before it disappears from the site.
4Coordinate Workers' Comp benefits with the third-party case so your medical costs are covered throughout.
5Protect your rights regardless of immigration status — your documentation does not affect your injury claim.