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Owners, general contractors, and their insurers start building a defense the moment a worker gets hurt. HaddLegal builds your case from day one — identifying every liable party, preserving the jobsite evidence, and preparing every claim under New York Labor Law as if it’s going to trial.
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LUCHANDO POR LA MÁXIMA COMPENSACIÓN
The contractor’s insurer already has a strategy. You need one too.
If you were hurt on a construction site anywhere in New York, understand one thing immediately: the property owner, the general contractor, and their insurance carriers have likely already started building a defense.
Incident reports get written, site photos get taken, and witnesses get interviewed — usually by people whose job is to limit what the company pays.
At HaddLegal, we represent injured construction workers — laborers, ironworkers, carpenters, electricians, roofers, masons, and other tradespeople — against owners, contractors, and the defense firms that protect them.
New York gives construction workers some of the strongest protections in the country. Under New York Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, owners and contractors can be held responsible for unsafe work conditions — even when workers’ compensation is already paying your benefits. If you fell from a scaffold, ladder or roof, or were struck by a falling load, our New York Scaffold Law (Labor Law § 240) accident lawyer page explains how owners and general contractors are held liable.
Rather than reacting to defense tactics, we move first: securing site records, identifying every liable party, and building claims designed to recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and future care.
Call today for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win your case.
Construction Accident Cases We Handle Across New York
No two jobsite injuries are the same, and each type of case requires a different legal strategy. Below are the most common types of construction accident cases we handle throughout New York:
Scaffold & Fall-From-Height Accidents
Falls from scaffolds, roofs, floor openings, and elevated platforms are the core of New York’s Scaffold Law. Under Labor Law § 240(1), owners and contractors are liable when proper fall protection was not provided — and your own carelessness is not a defense. Working with a construction accident lawyer in Manhattan or elsewhere across New York who knows how to prove a § 240(1) violation is critical to your recovery.
Ladder Falls
Ladder falls are among the most common construction injuries, yet contractors routinely argue the ladder was “adequate” or that the worker misused it. A ladder that slips, shifts, or collapses often supports a Scaffold Law claim. Working with a construction accident lawyer in Reinas or elsewhere across New York is critical to defeating those defenses.
Falling Objects & Hoisting Accidents
Workers struck by falling materials, tools, or improperly secured loads can often recover under Labor Law § 240(1) when the object was being hoisted or needed to be secured. Insurers still dispute whether the object “fell” within the meaning of the statute. That is why working with a construction accident lawyer, whether in Bruklin or elsewhere across New York, is critical to your recovery.
Crane & Heavy Equipment Accidents
Crane collapses, boom strikes, forklift and excavator accidents often involve multiple contractors, equipment rental companies, and manufacturers — each pointing at the other. Identifying every liable party early, including potential product liability claims, is critical to maximizing your recovery.
Trench & Excavation Collapses
Trench collapses and cave-ins are governed by specific New York Industrial Code shoring and sloping rules. A violation of those regulations can support a Labor Law § 241(6) claim against the owner and general contractor. Working with a construction accident lawyer, whether in the Bronx or elsewhere across New York, is critical to proving it.
Electrocutions, Tripping Hazards & Site Defects
Exposed wiring, debris-covered walkways, unprotected openings, and slippery surfaces violate Industrial Code rules that owners and contractors must follow. These cases often proceed under Labor Law §§ 241(6) and 200. Working with a construction accident lawyer, whether on Isla Larga or elsewhere across New York, is critical to your recovery.
Hurt on a New York Construction Site?
HaddLegal represents construction workers injured on job sites throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island.
WHERE WE PRACTICE
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LAWYERS BY LOCATION
Every borough has its own building boom, its own courts, and its own jury pool. A localized strategy directly impacts case value.
IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS
WHAT TO DO AFTER A CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK
What you do in the hours and days after a jobsite injury directly impacts your case.
1. Busque atención médica de inmediato
Go to the ER or your own doctor, and tell them exactly how you were hurt at work. Gaps in treatment are used to undervalue claims.
2. Report the injury to your employer in writing
New York workers’ compensation law generally requires notice within 30 days. Keep a copy of what you submit.
3. Document the site and equipment
Photograph the scaffold, ladder, opening, or debris before it is changed. Note the general contractor, subcontractors, and coworkers who saw what happened.
4. Do not give recorded statements or sign documents
Contractors and their insurers may ask you to sign an incident report or give a statement. Talk to a lawyer first.
5. Contact a construction accident lawyer
Jobsites change quickly. The earlier a lawyer is involved, the more evidence can be preserved.
How Construction Accident Cases Work Under New York Law
New York gives construction workers powerful legal protections — and defense firms rely on confusion about them to reduce payouts.
Labor Law § 240(1)
The Scaffold Law
New York’s Scaffold Law makes owners and contractors liable when a worker is hurt by an elevation-related hazard and proper safety devices were not provided, including:
- Falls from scaffolds, ladders, and roofs
- Being struck by falling or hoisted objects
Labor Law § 241(6)
Industrial Code violations
Owners and contractors must comply with specific New York Industrial Code rules (12 NYCRR Part 23). A violation can establish liability for:
- Trench and excavation collapses
- Tripping and slipping hazards
- Unguarded machinery and electrical hazards
Workers’ Comp Law § 29
Third-party claims
Workers’ compensation usually bars suing your employer — but not the owner, general contractor, or other subcontractors. You can collect benefits and bring a third-party lawsuit.
CPLR § 214
Statute of limitations
You generally have 3 years to file suit. If a city, state, or public agency owns the project, a Notice of Claim may be due within 90 days.
CASE VALUE
How Much is Your New York Construction Accident Case Worth?
There is no “average” construction accident case value. Every case is different.
Workers’ compensation does not pay for pain and suffering. A third-party Labor Law claim may include:
- Gastos médicos (pasados y futuros)
- Full lost wages, union benefits, and reduced earning capacity
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Lesión o discapacidad permanente
- Future medical and life care
La verdad es esta:
El valor de tu caso se basa en lo que puedas probar y en qué tan agresivamente se litigue.
LEVERAGE
Why Hiring the Right New York Construction Accident Lawyer Changes Everything
Construction defendants are some of the best-defended companies in New York. Owners, general contractors, and their insurers keep data on law firms. They know which lawyers settle quickly, which avoid trial, and which are willing to fight. That directly impacts how your case is valued.
At HaddLegal, we prepare every construction case as if it is going to trial — including early motions for summary judgment on Labor Law liability where the facts support it. That is how leverage is created.
¿Por qué contratar a HaddLegal?
✓We represent injured construction workers — not contractors or insurers
✓Obtienes acceso directo a tu abogado
✓We build aggressive, trial-ready Labor Law cases
✓We identify every liable party — owner, GC, and subcontractors
✓No pagas nada a menos que ganemos
We are not here to process your case. We are here to win it.
THE REALITY
Why Most Injured Construction Workers Get Underpaid
Contractors and their insurers do not evaluate claims fairly. They evaluate risk.
Están capacitados para:
- Claim you ignored safety instructions or refused equipment
- Argue your injury happened off the job site
- Blame pre-existing conditions and prior injuries
- Shift responsibility between the owner, GC, and subcontractors
- Retrasa tu reclamo hasta que estés desesperado financieramente.
Si no tienes un abogado, estás en desventaja desde el primer día.
Si tienes el abogado equivocado, sigues en desventaja.
You are not just dealing with a workplace injury.
You are dealing with owners, general contractors, insurance carriers, and defense attorneys — all working to reduce your claim. We fight back. Call now for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.
MEET YOUR ATTORNEY
Why Hire HaddLegal as Your Construction Accident Attorney?
When you are hurt on a construction site in New York, you are not just trying to recover physically. You are up against property owners, general contractors, their insurance carriers, and defense attorneys whose primary objective is to minimize your payout.
Practico derecho para estar al otro lado de esa lucha.
As a New York construction accident lawyer, I represent injured laborers, tradespeople, and their families in serious job site injury cases involving:
- Scaffold and fall-from-height accidents
- Caída de escaleras
- Falling objects and hoisting accidents
- Crane, forklift, and heavy equipment accidents
- Trench and excavation collapses
- Electrocutions and electrical injuries
- Tripping and slipping hazards on the job site
- Construction vehicle and truck accidents
What You Can Recover After a New York Construction Accident
If you were injured on a job site in Bruklin, Reinas, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, o Isla Larga, you may be entitled to compensation for:
• Gastos médicos y tratamiento futuro
• Salarios perdidos y capacidad de ingresos disminuida
• Dolor y sufrimiento
• Discapacidad permanente o desfiguración
• Muerte injusta damages
Workers’ compensation benefits, Labor Law third-party claims, and compensation liens all interact — and a mistake in one can reduce your recovery in another. You need a New York personal injury attorney who understands the Scaffold Law, the Industrial Code, and the litigation strategies used by construction defense firms.
If you were injured on a New York construction site, do not face the contractor’s insurance company alone.
Construction Accident FAQs
Can I sue if I’m already receiving workers’ compensation?
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Usually, yes. Workers’ compensation generally bars a lawsuit against your own employer, but it does not stop you from suing third parties — such as the property owner, general contractor, or another subcontractor — under New York Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200.
What is New York’s Scaffold Law?
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Labor Law § 240(1), known as the Scaffold Law, holds owners and contractors liable when a worker is injured in a gravity-related accident — such as a fall from a height or being struck by a falling object — because proper safety devices were not provided. See our Scaffold Law accident lawyer page for how these claims are proven.
What if I was partly at fault for my construction accident?
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Under Labor Law § 240(1), a worker’s own comparative negligence is not a defense unless the worker’s conduct was the sole proximate cause of the accident. Under §§ 241(6) and 200, your damages may be reduced by your share of fault, but not eliminated.
What is Labor Law § 241(6)?
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Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to comply with specific safety rules in the New York Industrial Code (12 NYCRR Part 23). If a violation of a specific rule causes your injury, such as an unshored trench, a debris-covered walkway or an unguarded opening, the owner and general contractor can be held liable. Your own share of fault may reduce the recovery.
Can a homeowner be sued for a construction accident?
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Owners of one- and two-family homes who contract for the work but do not direct or control it are generally exempt from Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6). The general contractor and other contractors on the job usually are not exempt, so a claim may still be available.
Can I bring a claim if I am not a U.S. citizen?
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Yes. Immigration status generally does not prevent an injured worker from bringing a New York Labor Law claim or receiving workers’ compensation benefits.
How long do I have to file a construction accident lawsuit in New York?
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You generally have 3 years from the accident to file suit. If a city, state, or public agency is involved, a Aviso de demanda is usually due within 90 days. For workers’ compensation, notify your employer in writing within 30 days.
Who can be held responsible for a construction accident?
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Depending on the facts, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, and equipment manufacturers or rental companies may all be liable.
How much does a construction accident lawyer cost?
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There are no upfront fees. HaddLegal handles construction accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Explore Our New York Construction Accident Resources
Construction injuries often overlap with workers’ compensation, claims against the City, and wrongful death. Explore the pages below for more on the cases HaddLegal handles throughout New York City and Long Island.
Related Practice Areas
- Scaffold Law (Labor Law § 240) Accident Lawyer
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
- Notice of Claim & Claims Against the City
- Abogado de Muerte por Negligencia
- Products Liability Lawyer
- Abogado de resbalones y caídas
- Abogado de Accidentes de Camiones en Nueva York
- Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos de Nueva York
Construction Accident Help by Location
Hurt on a New York Construction Site?
HaddLegal represents construction workers injured on job sites throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island.
