Construction Accident Lawyer
Fighting for injured construction workers under New York Labor Law
Experienced Construction Accident Representation
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York. Every year, construction workers suffer serious injuries and death from falls, scaffold collapses, electrocutions, and struck-by accidents. If you've been injured on a construction site, you have powerful legal rights under New York Labor Law.
New York Labor Law sections 240, 241, and 200 provide strong protections for construction workers. Labor Law 240 (the Scaffold Law) holds property owners and general contractors absolutely liable for fall injuries—even if you were partly at fault. These laws allow you to sue beyond Workers' Compensation for full damages.
Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. has extensive experience handling construction accident cases under New York Labor Law. We fight for injured workers to recover maximum compensation from property owners and contractors.
Common Construction Accidents
Falls from Heights
Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs, or elevated work surfaces due to inadequate safety equipment
Scaffolding Collapses
Scaffold failures causing workers to fall and suffer catastrophic injuries
Struck by Falling Objects
Workers struck by tools, materials, or debris falling from heights
Crane and Hoist Accidents
Crane collapses, load drops, or struck-by accidents involving heavy machinery
Trench Collapses
Workers buried or injured in trench cave-ins and excavation accidents
Electrocution
Contact with live wires, power lines, or defective electrical equipment
New York Labor Law Protections
Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law)
Provides absolute liability for owners and contractors when workers fall from heights or are struck by falling objects. Eliminates comparative fault defenses.
Labor Law 241(6)
Requires owners and contractors to provide safe construction sites complying with specific safety regulations. Violations create liability.
Labor Law 200
Holds owners and contractors liable for general jobsite negligence causing worker injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Labor Law 240 (Scaffold Law)?
Labor Law 240, known as the Scaffold Law, provides absolute liability for property owners and general contractors when workers are injured in falls from heights or by falling objects. If you fall from a ladder, scaffolding, or elevated work surface, the owner and contractor are liable regardless of whether you were partly at fault. This strict liability law is unique to New York and provides powerful protections for injured construction workers.
Can I sue even if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Under Labor Law 240, if your fall was caused by inadequate safety equipment—defective ladders, unstable scaffolding, no harnesses—the property owner and general contractor are absolutely liable even if you made a mistake. Labor Law 240 eliminates comparative fault defenses that would reduce your compensation in other cases.
Can I sue if I'm receiving Workers' Compensation?
Yes. Workers' Compensation only covers a portion of medical expenses and lost wages. Labor Law 240 and 241 allow you to sue property owners and general contractors (not your employer) for full compensation including pain and suffering, future lost wages, and permanent disability—substantially more than Workers' Comp provides.
Who can be held liable?
Property owners, general contractors, and construction managers are strictly liable under Labor Law 240. Your own employer cannot be sued due to Workers' Comp exclusivity, but owners and general contractors bear absolute liability. Subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and other parties may also be liable.
What compensation can I recover?
You may recover full medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and other damages. Construction accidents often cause catastrophic injuries including paralysis, traumatic brain injury, amputations, and death, resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts under Labor Law 240.
Why Choose Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.?
Labor Law Expertise
We understand New York Labor Law 240, 241, and 200, and how to use these powerful laws to maximize your recovery.
Take on Owners and Contractors
We fight major property owners, developers, and construction companies with experienced defense teams.
Maximize Compensation Beyond Workers' Comp
We recover full damages including pain and suffering and future losses—far exceeding Workers' Compensation.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Injured on a Construction Site? Call Now
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