Injured on a NYC Construction Site?You May Be Owed More Than Workers' Comp.
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We Handle Every Type of NYC Construction Injury
From scaffolding falls to crane collapses — if it happened on a NYC site, we've handled it.
Falls from Heights
Scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and other elevation accidents.
Falling Objects
Tools, debris, or materials dropped from above.
Crane & Equipment Accidents
Crane collapses, malfunctions, dropped loads.
Electrical Injuries
Arc flash, electrocution, exposed wiring.
Machine & Tool Accidents
Caught-between, crushed-by, or struck-by injuries.
Trench & Excavation Collapses
Cave-ins and structural failures.
Workers' Comp Isn't Enough.You May Have a Third-Party Claim.
Workers' compensation covers some medical bills and a portion of your lost wages — but it does not cover pain and suffering, or the full earnings you've lost.
A separate third-party lawsuit against site owners, general contractors, sub-contractors, or equipment manufacturers can recover the rest. Under New York Labor Law §240/§241, owners and GCs face strict liability in many cases.
You can collect both. Filing for workers' comp does not stop you from bringing a third-party claim — and that's where the real recovery is.
New York's Labor Laws Protect You
Three powerful statutes give injured construction workers more rights than almost anywhere else in the country.
The "Scaffold Law"
Holds owners and contractors strictly liable for height-related accidents — falls from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and falling objects. If proper safety equipment wasn't provided, you may have a claim regardless of fault.
Industrial Code Violations
Covers safety violations on construction sites — inadequate guardrails, unsafe walkways, missing protective gear, and other Industrial Code breaches.
General Negligence
Covers unsafe site conditions, poor supervision, or dangerous practices that caused your injury.
What to Do Right After a Construction Accident
The first 72 hours matter most. Here's what protects your case.
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Get medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor.
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Report the accident to your employer in writing within 30 days.
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Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any equipment involved.
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Get names and contact info of witnesses and other workers.
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Don't give recorded statements to insurance adjusters.
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Call a NYC construction accident lawyer before signing anything.
Why Injured NYC Workers Choose The Dearie Law Firm
Founded 1987. Two generations of family leadership. We know NYC construction law inside and out.
For thousands of injured New Yorkers and their families across construction, labor, and personal injury cases.
Free consultation. We work on contingency — you only pay if we recover money for you.
What Our Clients Say
"After my fall on a Manhattan job site, I thought workers' comp was all I'd get. The Dearie team showed me I had a third-party case — and they fought it all the way. I'm forever grateful."
"They treated me like family from day one. Spoke to me in Spanish, explained everything, and got my family the recovery we needed after my injury."
"Honest, hardworking, and relentless. The Dearie Law Firm doesn't back down from the big insurance companies. Best decision I made was calling them."
Common Questions From Injured Workers
Don't wait. Evidence disappears, deadlines pass, and insurance adjusters move fast.
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