Construction Accident Lawyer NYC
Workers at construction, demolition and renovation sites have a hazardous occupation in which they are exposed to many potential dangers that can cause injuries. As a result, powerful and protective laws have been passed to help injured workers receive the compensation they deserve. In addition, in light of recent circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus, employers pushing speed over safety are further increasing the risk for accident and injury.
Construction is one of the most important industries in New York. Tens of thousands of employees across our state work hard to build our homes, offices, roads, and infrastructure. Unfortunately, workplace safety remains a serious problem at construction sites. It is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. As such, it is of the utmost importance to find a top-rated construction accident lawyer in NYC if you or a loved one are injured on a construction site.
New York has unique, specialized, and incredibly powerful laws that allow injured construction workers to hold negligent companies accountable and seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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I’ve Just Been Injured In a Construction Site Accident in NYC: What Do I Need to Know?
If an accident occurs on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation laws give you the right to cash payments for lost wages and reimbursement for all medical expenses incurred due to a workplace accident. However, these benefits may be wholly inadequate. The payments will diminish as time goes on and will ultimately be cut off. In addition, the reimbursement of lost wages is far less than what the salary of the worker was before the accident happened.
Yes. In New York, injured construction workers can bring a lawsuit against a property owner or other negligent parties. To prevail in a legal claim, a construction worker’s lawyer must prove that the accident occurred because of a violation of one of New York’s construction site safety laws. Here are three key state laws that apply to your construction site accident:
- New York Labor Law Section 240(1): Known as the ‘Scaffolding Law’, Labor Law 240(1) allows construction workers to hold property owners completely responsible for any falls from heights that occurred because of inadequate safety practices. This includes bodily injuries sustained either falling yourself, or being struck by falling objects/debris/construction material.
- New York Labor Law Section 241(6): Under Labor Law 241(6), an injured construction worker can sue for specific violations of New York’s Industrial Code.
- New York Labor Law Section 200: Labor Law 200 allows construction workers to sue defendants that fail to take reasonable safety precautions at worksites.
Landowners and developers can be held 100% responsible for workers injured at construction sites. When they push contractors to choose speed over the safety of construction site workers to make up for lost profits, they will be held accountable. This is especially true if OSHA rules and New York City Rules and Regulations “NYCRR” are violated. These regulations and rules must be identified by your lawyers when they prosecute a lawsuit for you.
Our seasoned construction accident attorneys in NYC are experts at identifying any violation of the above mentioned Labor Law statutes and/or building rules and regulations. We identify all parties at fault and bring lawsuits to provide some form of justice to you as well as punishing those responsible. We know that no amount of money will replace what you lost as a result of your injuries. However, we will fight to win the highest money award possible for you.
Many undocumented workers injured at construction sites are afraid to bring a claim because of their immigration status. However, your undocumented status cannot be considered in determining whether you are entitled to workers' compensation or your right to bring a personal injury lawsuit. If your immigration status is undocumented and you are injured, you have exactly the same rights as other New York City workers. Most importantly, your status is protected and cannot be reported to the authorities or used in any way to prevent you from using the courts to seek justice.
Whether you are an American citizen, a documented immigrant or an undocumented immigrant, if you are injured while working on a construction site, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If your injury happened because of negligence, you have the right to bring a lawsuit to seek compensation for your injuries.
If you have been hurt, you should not let anyone persuade you to give up your legal right to receive help from an experienced construction accident attorney in New York.
New York’s construction accident regulations are notoriously complex. You need an aggressive and experienced construction accident attorney who knows how to fight for you. Michael S. Lamonsoff, “The Bull” and his team of highly trained and aggressive construction accident attorneys will never stop fighting for you. For him and his firm, the only acceptable outcome is victory. They have won over $500 million for the firm’s clients.
Many of these settlements and verdicts are the highest in New York City's history. The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff has been featured in New York Magazines’ Top Verdicts and Settlements for its achievements for the past 5 years.
As the highest rated personal injury lawyer in New York, running one of the largest law firms in NYC, Michael S. Lamonsoff received several distinguished awards including being selected to the elite SuperLawyers panel 2020, selected by Expertise and Three Best Rated as one of the best personal injury attorneys NYC, a long time member of the multi-million dollar advocates forum and is an established member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.
Over 500 Million in Verdicts & Settlements for Our Clients
Nothing is more important than results. We measure ourselves by what we are able to achieve for our clients. Our mission is to put money into your pocket. Our New York City accident attorneys have won more than $500 million in settlements and trial verdicts for injured victims. We will not stop fighting until you and your family get every penny you rightfully deserve.
$6,500,000 Settlement in a Construction Accident Case
$5,500,000 Verdict Awarded in a Construction Accident Case
$4,750,000 Awarded to an Injured Construction Worker
$4,100,000 Settlement in a Construction Accident Case
Why The Bull?
Why The Bull is the Only Choice for Your Construction Accident Lawsuit
Michael S. Lamonsoff earned the nickname “The Bull” on account of his relentless and unyielding advocacy on behalf of injured victims. With deep experience handling construction accident lawsuits, we have handled many of the highest profile injury cases in New York. If you or your loved one was injured on a construction site, our attorneys are prepared to take aggressive action to get you the best possible results. You deserve attentive, focused legal representation from a New York construction accident lawyer who is prepared to take your case to trial.
Our premise is simple: The harder we litigate, the more insurance companies will understand the futility of their defense. Corporations and insurance companies do not settle cases out of the goodness of their heart. Instead, they must be held accountable by an aggressive, forceful attorney. If they do not come to the bargaining table and offer you the full financial compensation you deserve, we are ready, willing, and able to hold them accountable before a jury.
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Contact UsConstruction Accident Cases Awards & Verdicts
These are some of the recent construction accident case awards and verdicts won by Michael Lamonsoff “The Bull.”
$6,500,000 settlement awarded to a union construction worker who fell from an unsecured ladder and suffered a fractured leg as well as spinal injuries.
$5,500,000 verdict awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a wood bracing collapsed resulting in back injuries.
$4,750,000 verdict awarded to a construction worker who was injured by a falling concrete slab.
$4,100,000 settlement for a construction worker who was injured when he tripped over a loose beam.
$3,500,000 verdict awarded to an injured construction worker after he tripped and fell over a plumbing pipe that was covered and obscured by snow at a construction site.
$3,200,000 recovered in a case involving a construction worker injured by falling construction material.
$2,800,000 settlement for an ironworker who fell on a construction site resulting in significant lower back injuries.
$2,500,000 awarded in a case involving a union laborer who was injured when struck by improperly secured lumber.
$2,400,000 awarded to a construction carpenter struck by plywood that fell from the floor above.
$2,350,000 awarded to a construction laborer who sustained serious injuries when he fell into an unprotected hole at a jobsite.
$2,200,000 awarded to a construction worker who was catastrophically injured when a trailer rolled back and crushed him against a jersey barrier.
$2,100,000 settlement for a construction worker injured by heavy equipment.
$2,000,000 award obtained for a construction worker who was hit on his head by a falling object.
$2,000,000 awarded to a construction worker who was struck by an unsecure beam.
$2,000,000 awarded to a construction worker who was injured when a trench collapsed.
$1,950,000 awarded to a laborer who was severely injured when a platform he was working on collapsed.
$1,500,000 recovered in a case involving a construction worker who was injured when he fell from unsecured scaffolding.
$1,000,000 awarded to a union plasterer who was injured on the job when he was burned by a torch.
$1,000,000 awarded to a construction worker who fell through a skylight in a warehouse.
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View PDFThe Fatal Four (Most Common Types of Construction Accidents)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that more than half of all construction site fatalities occur because of four types of accidents. Known as the ‘Fatal Four’, these accidents are fundamentally preventable. Property owners and contractors must put the proper health and safety protocols in place to protect workers
Falls
One third of all construction site fatalities occur because of worker falls from height. Under New York Labor Law Section 240(1), construction workers can sue for injuries sustained because of inadequate fall protection.
Electrocutions
Representing nearly ten percent of fatal construction accidents, Electrocutions are preventable. New York has strong regulations in place to prevent these accidents.
Struck By Objects
At many construction sites, people work on multiple levels. Falling objects present a serious—potentially life threatening—safety risk to workers. Companies must put the proper protocols in place to prevent falling object accidents.
Caught-In/Caught-Between
OSHA notes that the category of ‘caught-in’ and ‘caught-between’ accidents includes many heavy equipment injuries and trench collapses.
Our Construction Accidents Lawyers Fight for the Rights of Union Workers
Union Workers built New York City. At the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC, our NYC construction accident attorneys have deep experience representing union members in construction accidents. Some of our past and present clients are members of local building and construction trade unions including:
- Construction and General Building Laborers Local 79
- Laborers Local 78
- Carpenters Local 157
- Pavers & Roadbuilders Local 1010
- Timbermen & Dockbuilders Local 1556
- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1
- Elevator Constructors Local 1
- Concrete Carpenters Local 212
- Laborers Local 66
- Cement & Concrete Workers Local 6A
- Tile Marble & Terrazzo B.A.C. Local 7
- Iron Workers Local 580
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 28
- Metallic Lathers Local 46
- Electrical Workers Local 3
- Plumbers Local 1
- Carpenters Local 45
- Steamfitters Local 638
- Building Concrete, Excavation & Common Laborers Local 731
- Asbestos Workers Local 12A
- Heat & Frost Insulators Local 12
- Concrete Workers Local 20
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 137
- Carpenters Local 926
Read More About Construction Accidents and Construction Site Injuries
We are New York City’s most trusted construction accident litigation law firm. With more than $500 million recovered for injured victims, our attorneys have the skills and experience to handle the full range of construction accident lawsuits. Read more about the most common types of construction accidents and construction site injuries. If you have any specific questions about your rights, your case, or your options, give us a call.