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Experienced Construction Accident Attorneys Fighting for Injured Workers Across NYC

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Year after year, construction workers experience more injuries than any other industry in the United States. Framers, roofers, carpenters, plumbers, and many others experienced nearly 170,000 injuries in 2022. In a city with as much active construction as New York City, injured workers are entitled to compensation while they recover — and often to far more than workers’ compensation alone provides.

Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be difficult. It’s stressful to deal with legal issues while injured, and companies have incentives to pay you only what they consider legally necessary. If you were hurt on a job site in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, hire a New York City construction accident lawyer from Vardanyan Law Group.

Our construction injury lawyers understand that fighting for what is rightfully yours after an accident is no small task — meeting with insurance adjusters and company representatives while hospital bills pile up and lost wages go uncollected. Our legal team is well-versed in New York injury law and will fight to get you what you need to recover and return to work.

Understanding Your Rights After a Construction Accident in New York City

New York has some of the strongest worker-protection laws in the country, including Labor Law 240 (the “Scaffold Law”) and Labor Law 241(6), which hold property owners and general contractors strictly liable for certain height-related and safety-violation injuries — regardless of the worker’s own fault. Our New York City construction accident attorneys will fight to secure your rights following a workplace injury:

  • Right to medical treatment — you have the right to receive payouts covering medical expenses.
  • Right to file a workers’ compensation claim — you can require your employer to cover medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and disability-related expenses.
  • Right to legal action — if our attorneys determine you were injured through negligence or a Labor Law violation, you may be entitled to pursue compensation beyond workers’ comp, including from third parties like property owners, contractors, or equipment manufacturers.

Why Choose Vardanyan Law Group for Your NYC Construction Accident Claim?

Our personal injury lawyers serving New York City, New Jersey, and South Carolina are well-versed in the nuances of New York State labor and workers’ compensation law. We understand that injured construction workers across every borough — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — need aggressive representation to be treated fairly after a workplace incident. We are dedicated to getting you a fair payout and making sure you have the time and means to fully recover.

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Common Types and Causes of Construction Accidents in NYC

Construction sites are consistently the most dangerous work environments in the country, and New York City’s density of active high-rise and infrastructure projects makes site safety especially critical. Construction workers nationally spent more than 24.2 million combined hours absent due to injury or illness in recent studies. From 2022 to 2023, nearly 30,000 OSHA citations were filed, with businesses employing fewer than 10 workers making up three-fourths of all citations. The total cost of workers’ compensation claims in 2023 amounted to $11.4 billion.

If you or a loved one works construction in New York City, call our construction accident lawyers for a free consultation to understand your rights.

Types of Construction Accidents We Handle

  • Falls from heights (scaffolding, ladders, roofs)
  • Building collapses
  • Cement and concrete burns
  • Struck-by falling object accidents
  • Electrocutions
  • Caught-in or caught-between heavy machinery accidents
  • Crane accidents
  • Trench collapses
  • Explosions and fires
  • Equipment malfunctions
  • Vehicle accidents on site
  • Toxic exposure
  • Construction site trip-and-falls
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Unsafe work conditions
  • Lack of proper safety equipment (PPE)
  • Negligence of contractors, subcontractors, or property owners
  • Defective equipment

Serious Injuries Resulting from Construction Accidents

Construction sites are home to a variety of dangers. Great heights, heavy equipment, short deadlines, and open infrastructure like exposed electrical wires all present potential causes of injury — some resulting in long-term or permanent disability. Medical treatment and rehabilitation can become financially devastating, especially when the injured worker can no longer work. That’s why having an experienced New York City construction accident lawyer on your side matters.

  • Falls — cause 65% of all construction-related deaths
  • Struck-by objects — falling objects are the second most common cause of workplace death
  • Electrocution — open wires and high voltage can cause serious, long-term injuries
  • Caught-in/between hazards — being trapped between two or more large moving objects is the fourth most common cause of workplace injury
  • Overexertion — long hours in hot or dangerous conditions can cause injury through fatigue, strain, and negligence

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Construction Accident?

Injured workers are entitled to have their expenses covered while they recover, plus compensation for long-term or permanent injuries and lost earning capacity. Depending on whether your claim is a workers’ compensation matter or a third-party personal injury/Labor Law claim, you may recover:

  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
  • Disability benefits
  • Pain and suffering (in third-party liability and Labor Law claims)
  • Wrongful death damages, where applicable

Steps to Take After a Construction Accident in New York City

The moments following a workplace injury are often critical for both your health and your ability to file a successful claim. If you’ve been injured on the job, be sure to:

  1. Move to a safe area and call for help if able
  2. Call 911 and seek immediate medical attention
  3. Report the incident to your supervisor immediately
  4. Document the scene — take pictures of the area, equipment, and injuries
  5. Get names and contact information of any witnesses
  6. File a workers’ compensation claim through your employer’s HR department
  7. Consult a Vardanyan Law Group New York City construction accident lawyer
  8. Keep a personal record of your recovery, wages, and expenses
  9. Cooperate with investigators, especially if OSHA gets involved

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Frequently Asked Questions.

You should consider hiring a construction accident attorney if your injury is serious or long-term, as these cases often involve higher compensation and more legal complexity. An attorney is also helpful if your workers' compensation claim has been denied, delayed, or seems too low, or if a third party was involved and may be liable. If you're unsure about your rights, facing pressure to return to work early, or struggling with paperwork, a New York City construction injury law firm can protect your interests and help you get the compensation you deserve.

An example of a construction accident is a worker falling from scaffolding due to a missing safety guardrail. This type of fall can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones, spinal damage, or head trauma. It often occurs when proper fall protection equipment isn't used or safety regulations aren't followed — the kind of violation New York's Scaffold Law was written to address.

Most construction accident lawyers, including our firm, work on a contingency fee basis — you don't pay anything upfront. We take a percentage of the compensation you receive, typically 25–40%, depending on case complexity and whether it goes to trial. If you don't win, you typically don't owe us anything. We offer free initial consultations so you can discuss your case and potential costs before committing.

A construction accident lawsuit can take several months to a few years, depending on complexity. A straightforward workers' compensation claim might resolve in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries, third-party liability, or disputed negligence can take 2 to 4 years or more. Investigations, medical evaluations, court schedules, and settlement negotiations all affect the timeline — many cases settle before trial.

Our New York City construction injury attorneys gather detailed evidence to understand what happened, who's responsible, and how it affected you — starting with incident reports, OSHA records, and medical documentation, then photos, video, and witness interviews. We often work with accident reconstruction experts, safety inspectors, and engineers to identify Labor Law violations or faulty equipment, building a strong case for liability and damages.

Vardanyan Law Group handles the full range of NYC construction accident cases and injuries, including falls, equipment malfunctions, collapses, and more. We investigate unsafe working conditions, missing safety gear, and third-party negligence — whether your case is a workers' compensation claim or a Labor Law personal injury lawsuit.

Look for an attorney with specific experience in construction and workplace injury law — not just general personal injury. Check their track record with cases like yours and whether they've secured favorable settlements or verdicts. Make sure they offer a free consultation so you can ask about strategy, fees, and communication style.

Responsibility can fall on multiple parties. Your employer may be liable if unsafe conditions or lack of training played a role, though workers' compensation typically covers these cases without needing to prove fault. A general contractor, subcontractor, or property owner can be held liable in a third-party Labor Law claim if their negligence contributed to your injury. An experienced New York City construction accident lawyer will investigate and determine exactly who is at fault.

Responsibility for a construction accident can fall on multiple parties depending on the situation. Your employer may be responsible if unsafe working conditions or lack of training played a role, though workers’ compensation typically covers these cases without needing to prove fault. If another contractor or subcontractor caused the accident, they could be held liable in a third-party claim. In some cases, the property owner might be at fault for failing to maintain a safe environment The job of a good construction accident lawyer is to investigate the cases and determine who is at fault.