As a construction worker in New York City, NY, you have certain rights if you’re injured on a job site. Workers’ compensation can be a lifeline, and you may have the ability to seek additional damages through a personal injury lawsuit. However, getting compensation from an insurance company or another liable party can be challenging. That’s where our NYC construction accident lawyer can help.
The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm that’s focused on helping workers stand up to powerful corporations after life-changing workplace accidents. Backed by more than 25 years of experience, our award-winning New York trial attorney has successfully recovered tens of millions in financial awards – including some of the top verdicts and settlements in the state.
Don’t settle for less than your construction accident case is worth. Demand the justice you deserve by trusting our top-rated legal team to fight for you. Your first consultation is free, so contact our NYC, NY, law office at (212) 564 2800 to get started now.
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Don’t stress out about how to recover compensation for your construction accident injuries or from whom. Take the time you need to focus on your recovery, and trust our New York City personal injury lawyer to handle the rest.
Choosing the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers means putting a trustworthy, respected, successful legal advocate in your corner. It forces the opposing side to take your construction accident case seriously and engage in meaningful conversations about getting you the compensation you deserve.
We’re here to handle all aspects of your NYC construction accident case, including:
Many construction workers aren’t able to return to work right away after a job site accident. Without a source of income, it can be tough to pay for medical treatment and take care of your day-to-day expenses.
You might be afraid you just can’t afford to hire an experienced construction accident attorney to help you get the compensation you deserve. That’s why we represent injured construction workers on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your construction accident case.
Reach out to our NYC law office to discuss your situation, including construction accident litigation, and discover why you’ll want our award-winning litigator in your corner. There’s no charge for your initial case evaluation.
New York City has more ongoing construction projects than any other city in the United States. Unfortunately, these construction sites aren’t always safe. Every year, hundreds of construction accident cases are reported across the Big Apple.
According to the Department of Buildings, there were a total of 540 construction accidents citywide in 2022, including:
Manhattan led all boroughs in construction-related injuries with 255, while Brooklyn ranked first in fatal construction accidents with 6. Falls were the most commonly reported type of construction accident, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all incidents.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we have extensive experience representing workers who’ve been injured in all types of construction accidents across NYC, including:
Whether you file an injury claim for insurance benefits or seek damages in a construction accident lawsuit, the opposing side will be ready to fight you at every turn. They’ll have experience handling claims like yours, so it’ll be important to put an experienced and passionate advocate in your corner.
Construction industry is heavily regulated in New York City, both by New York state and federal law. However, these regulations only make a difference when they’re followed. All too often, construction companies in NYC cut corners to save money. This puts worker safety directly in the crosshairs by creating inherently unsafe working conditions.
As a result, some of the most common causes of New York construction accidents include:
Our legal team will thoroughly investigate your construction accident so that we fully understand how and why it happened. Once we’ve determined the cause, we’ll be able to identify your legal options for recovering compensation.
It depends. Typically, you’ll have at least one, if not two, ways to seek compensation for your construction accident injuries.
Workers’ compensation is mandatory for construction employers in New York City.
You’ll qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you:
Benefits can include money for necessary and reasonable medical treatment, lost wages, disability, and death. However, lost income and disability benefits are limited to a fraction of your typical wages and are generally only paid until you can go back to work. While these benefits can be a critical lifeline while you recover, it’s often important to try to supplement them through other legal claims.
In most situations, you’ll waive the right to sue your employer if you file a construction accident claim for workers’ compensation benefits. However, you may be entitled to sue your employer if they violated sections of New York State Labor Law (such as the Scaffolding Law under Section 240) or acted with gross negligence.
Additionally, you might be able to sue a third party – such as a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, co-worker, motorist, equipment manufacturer, or architect – if they contributed to your construction accident.
Through a civil lawsuit, you’ll have the opportunity to seek economic damages and non-economic damages for:
Punitive damages can also potentially be awarded by a New York City jury if your accident lawsuit goes to trial. In these situations, there must be clear evidence of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Injured workers in NYC construction site accidents are susceptible to life-changing and serious injuries, including:
Report your accident to your supervisor immediately, then get to the closest emergency room in New York City for prompt medical care. If you skip these steps, it could be a huge barrier to recovering compensation for your construction injuries down the line.
The statute of limitations depends on the type of legal claim you’re going to file:
Once the statute of limitations runs, you’ll give up the right to seek maximum compensation from an insurance company or another liable party.
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident in New York City, NY, you may have the right to seek financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. It’s important to have an experienced advocate helping you during this difficult time.
Make the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers your first call for help.
Attorney Jay Knispel is an award-winning NYC construction accident attorney with over 25 years of experience – including time spent defending the very powerful insurance companies he challenges today.
We’ve helped clients win tens of millions of dollars in benefits packages, jury verdicts, and privately negotiated settlements. Trust us to help you get the compensation you need after a construction accident in New York City, too.
Contact us today at our NYC law office to schedule an initial free consultation.
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