In New York City, construction sites are unforgiving. One slip, one faulty scaffold, one careless mistake — and your life can change in seconds. If you’ve been hurt on the job, you know the chaos, the pain, and the uphill battle to get the help and compensation you deserve.
That’s where an experienced construction accident attorney steps in.
Why You Need a Construction Accident Attorney
Construction accidents often involve more than just a simple workers’ comp claim. Liability can be complicated, and in many cases, multiple parties may be responsible — from contractors and property owners to equipment manufacturers. It’s rarely straightforward.
New York has unique laws in place to protect injured construction workers, including Labor Law Sections 200, 240, and 241. These statutes provide important rights, but they’re also complex and frequently misunderstood. A knowledgeable construction accident attorney can cut through the confusion, protect your rights, and help you pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to.
Common Construction Accident Injuries
The injuries workers suffer on construction sites can be catastrophic — and long-term.
Some of the most common include:
- Falls from scaffolding, ladders, or rooftops
- Crush injuries from collapsing structures or equipment
- Electrical burns or electrocution
- Eye injuries from flying debris or chemical exposure
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Amputations
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
These aren’t minor setbacks. They can end careers, derail lives, and create enormous financial strain for workers and their families. That’s why we fight for real results.
What a Construction Accident Attorney Does for You
Here’s what you can expect when you work with an attorney who knows this field inside and out:
1. Identifies All Liable Parties
Not every injury on a job site is just a “workplace accident.” Sometimes general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, or third parties (like equipment rental companies) are also to blame. We look beyond the surface and dig deep to find every possible source of liability.
2. Handles the Legal Heavy Lifting
We manage the paperwork, court filings, deadlines, and negotiations. You focus on your recovery — we’ll handle everything else.
3. Builds a Strong Case
We work with investigators, safety experts, engineers, and medical professionals to gather the facts and strengthen your claim. Our goal? To make it crystal clear who was at fault and what you’re owed.
4. Fights for Maximum Compensation
Whether it’s through settlement or trial, we pursue damages not just for your immediate injuries but also for long-term needs — lost income, future medical care, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.
Know the Timeline: Don’t Wait
Just like with any injury claim in New York, there are strict deadlines. Most construction accident lawsuits must be filed within three years of the incident. But if a city or state agency is involved (such as the MTA or a municipal building project), you may have as little as 90 days to file a Notice of Claim.
Miss a deadline, and your case could be over before it starts. That’s why time is not on your side — but we can be.
Contact an Experienced New York Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt as a pedestrian, in a car crash caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, it’s vital to have a personal injury attorney by your side who can obtain the maximum monetary recovery in your case. The Edelsteins, Faegenburg & Blyakher LLP is a New York personal injury firm that advocates for car accident victims and fights to secure their rightful compensation. Handling every case with diligence, integrity, and candor, we have an impressive track record of obtaining significant settlements and substantial verdicts for our clients. Contact us to schedule a free consultation at (212) 425-1999 today.