New York City Construction Accident Lawyers
Have you or a loved one have been injured in a construction site accident? If so, you need the help of a truly experienced construction accident lawyer in New York City in your corner willing to fight for you.
At The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff in Manhattan, NY, we have won over $500 million in settlements and trial verdicts for injured victims. We have more than 150 years of combined experience of hard-won victories and have achieved some of the highest settlements in the history of New York. We will aggressively litigate on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve.
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New York's Powerful Laws for Injured Workers
New York has unique, specialized, and incredibly powerful laws that allow injured construction workers to hold negligent companies accountable. Through these laws, we can seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. 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 in New York to help injured workers receive the compensation they deserve. According to the US Department of Labor, private employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2021. If you were injured in a construction accident, finding a top-rated construction accident lawyer in New York City is of the utmost importance.
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Why "The Bull" is the Only Choice for Your Construction Accident Lawsuit in New York
New York City construction accident lawyer Michael Lamonsoff, owner and founder of the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff is known as “the bull” to his clients because of his relentless fight to win them the highest awards possible. With deep experience handling construction accident lawsuits, we have handled many of the highest profile injury cases in New York.
- Aggressive Trial Preparation: Michael Lamonsoff prepares every case for trial, maximizing leverage against insurance companies.
- Proven Results: A member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, his firm secures substantial settlements and verdicts, featured in VerdictSearch's Top New York Verdicts.
- Recognized Expertise: A 6-time Super Lawyer and NY State Trial Lawyers Association board member.
- Personal Commitment: Dedicated to philanthropy and community leadership with RESTORE NYC.
- Comprehensive Qualifications: Columbia and Cardozo Law graduate with expertise in law and psychology.
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.
Member of:
- Board of Directors of NY State Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- NY County Lawyers Association
Educated at:
- University of Arizona
- Benjamin N. Cordozo School of Law
- Double post-masters degrees in psychology at Columbia University
Awards:
- 6X Super Lawyers Panel
- Million Dollar and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
I’ve Just Been Injured In a Construction Site Accident in NYC: What Do I Need to Know?
How Do I Pay My Medical Bills and Support Myself and/or My Family?
If a construction site 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.
Can I Bring a Lawsuit for My Injuries in New York?
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.
Who is Legally Responsible for My Construction Site Accident?
There are often multiple defendants in a New York construction site lawsuit. Landowners, developers, and other related parties can be held 100% responsible for injured workers.
This is especially true if OSHA rules and New York City Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) are violated. While the type and existence of multiple defendants can serve to complicate New York construction accident cases, they can also make them worth a lot of money when handled by a skilled lawyer.
What if I am an Undocumented Worker in NYC? What are My Rights?
Many undocumented workers injured at construction sites are afraid to bring a claim. However, your undocumented status cannot be considered in determining whether you are entitled to file for workers' compensation or a personal injury lawsuit.
If you are an undocumented worker and are injured, you have exactly the same rights as other New York City workers AND your status is protected and cannot be reported to authorities.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation with our winning team of construction accident attorneys in New York.
How Do I Choose the Right Attorney to Represent Me in My Lawsuit?
New York’s construction accident regulations are notoriously complex and the defendants are notoriously difficult. 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 in New York City will never stop fighting for you. Call now for your free consultation to learn more.
Click here to learn more about how to choose the right construction attorney.
If a construction site 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.
There are often multiple defendants in a New York construction site lawsuit. Landowners, developers, and other related parties can be held 100% responsible for injured workers.
This is especially true if OSHA rules and New York City Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) are violated. While the type and existence of multiple defendants can serve to complicate New York construction accident cases, they can also make them worth a lot of money when handled by a skilled lawyer.
Many undocumented workers injured at construction sites are afraid to bring a claim. However, your undocumented status cannot be considered in determining whether you are entitled to file for workers' compensation or a personal injury lawsuit.
If you are an undocumented worker and are injured, you have exactly the same rights as other New York City workers AND your status is protected and cannot be reported to authorities.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation with our winning team of construction accident attorneys in New York.
New York’s construction accident regulations are notoriously complex and the defendants are notoriously difficult. 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 in New York City will never stop fighting for you. Call now for your free consultation to learn more.
Click here to learn more about how to choose the right construction attorney.
Types of Construction Accidents and Injuries
Below are the most common types of construction accidents and injuries. Our top construction accident attorneys have years of experience handling each type. Please click on any of the below to learn more about each construction accident type:
Construction Worker Accident Statistics in New York City
From 2020 to 2023, New York City's construction industry saw notable fluctuations in incidents, injuries, and fatalities. Incidents decreased from 796 in 2020 to 752 in 2022 but rose again to 841 in 2023. Similarly, injuries dropped from 502 in 2020 to 505 in 2021 before increasing to 692 in 2023. Fatalities, however, remained relatively low, with 8 in 2020, 9 in 2021, and a rise to 11 in 2022, followed by a drop to 7 in 2023. These trends underscore the complex and evolving safety landscape in NYC's construction sector, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety measures and vigilance.
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Contact UsConstruction Accident Cases Awards & Verdicts in New York
These are some of the recent construction accident case awards and verdicts won by Michael Lamonsoff “The Bull.”
$37,000,000 awarded to an elevator mechanic who was injured in a construction accident.
$6,500,000 settlement awarded to a New York City 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 New York construction worker who was injured when a wood bracing collapsed resulting in back injuries.
$4,750,000 verdict awarded to a New York construction worker who was injured by a falling concrete slab.
$4,100,000 settlement for a NYC construction worker who was injured when he tripped over a loose beam.
$3,500,000 verdict awarded to an injured New York City 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 New York construction worker injured by falling construction material.
$2,800,000 settlement for an ironworker who fell on a construction site in New York, 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 New York City 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 New York 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 New York City 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 on a job site in New York.
$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.
What to do if you are involved in a construction accident in New York
Accidents can happen to anyone. You can protect your legal rights if you know what to do.
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.
Dangers of fallling on a construction site
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. Learn More About Falling Objects
Electrocutions
Representing nearly ten percent of fatal construction accidents, Electrocutions are preventable. New York has strong regulations in place to prevent these accidents.Learn More About Electrocution 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. Leading Causes of Construction Accidents
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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 site 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