Injured at Work in NYC?Talk to a Workplace Injury Lawyer.
Our NYC workplace injury attorneys investigate work accidents, third-party negligence, unsafe property conditions, and defective equipment — claims that may provide compensation beyond workers' comp. If you were hurt on the job, a free review with a work injury lawyer costs you nothing.
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Why You Need a Lawyer Even If You're Getting Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation covers a portion of your medical bills and lost wages. But it doesn't pay for pain and suffering. It doesn't make up for your full lost income. And it doesn't hold the responsible party accountable.
If someone other than your employer caused your injury, you may have a third-party claim. These cases may allow you to seek compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Total lost wages
- Future medical care
- Loss of quality of life
How an NYC Workplace Injury Attorney Can Help
A workplace accident lawyer does more than paperwork. Here is the substantive work our attorneys do after someone is injured on the job in New York City.
Investigate how the accident happened
We reconstruct the work accident — what task you were performing, what equipment was involved, and which safety rules were ignored.
Identify potentially liable third parties
Property owners, general contractors and subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, maintenance companies, and vendors on site can all bear responsibility for a workplace accident.
Preserve surveillance footage and evidence
Jobsite and building video is often overwritten within days. A workplace injury attorney can send preservation demands immediately and secure the defective equipment before it is repaired or discarded.
Obtain incident reports and witness statements
We collect employer incident reports, OSHA filings, inspection records, and statements from coworkers and bystanders while memories are fresh.
Determine whether you have a third-party claim
Workers' compensation is usually your only remedy against your employer — but a separate personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party can proceed at the same time.
Calculate damages workers' comp does not pay
Pain and suffering, full lost earnings and future earning capacity, future medical care, and loss of quality of life are not available through a comp claim alone.
Protect your filing deadlines
Municipal claims (City, NYCHA, MTA) often require a Notice of Claim within 90 days; most third-party claims carry a three-year statute of limitations. Missing either can end the case.
Common NYC Workplace Injuries We Handle
Slip, Trip & Fall
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, cluttered walkways.
Forklift & Vehicle Accidents
Struck by forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery trucks, or backing vehicles.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Carpal tunnel, back injuries from lifting, cumulative trauma.
Falling Objects
Unsecured inventory, improperly stacked materials, overhead storage failures.
Equipment Malfunctions
Defective machinery, power tools, conveyor belts, presses.
Burns & Chemical Exposure
Restaurant kitchens, cleaning supplies, industrial fluids.
Elevator & Escalator Accidents
Building code violations, maintenance failures.
Assaults & Security Failures
Workplace violence, inadequate security in retail or healthcare.
We Represent Workers Across Every NYC Industry
Retail & Hospitality
Slip on spilled liquid in a stockroom, back injury from lifting boxes, burn from defective kitchen equipment.
Warehouses & Distribution
Forklift accident, falling pallet, repetitive lifting injuries.
Healthcare
Needlestick injuries, patient lifting injuries, slip and fall in hospital corridors.
Office Buildings
Elevator malfunction, trip hazard in common area, RSI from workstation setup.
Delivery & Logistics
Vehicle accident, loading dock fall, struck-by incidents.
Municipal Workers
Injuries at city facilities (parks, sanitation, admin buildings). 90-day Notice of Claim deadline applies.
Why Injured Workers Choose The Dearie Law Firm
Workers' comp + third-party investigation. We handle both sides of your case. We know NYC workplaces, from warehouses in Long Island City to retail stores in Manhattan.
Founded 1987 by John C. Dearie, now led by Attorney John P. Dearie. We know NYC personal injury law inside and out.
For thousands of injured New Yorkers across workers' comp, third-party, and personal injury cases.
Free consultation. We work on contingency. You only pay if we recover money for you.
Don't Wait. Workplace Injury Claims Have Strict Deadlines.
If your injury involved a city agency, NYCHA, the MTA, or any NYC municipal property, you may have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim. Missing this deadline can destroy your case.
Even for private employers, evidence disappears fast. Incident reports get rewritten. Surveillance footage gets deleted. Witnesses move on.
Call us now. The consultation is free.
Real Results for Injured NYC Workers
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Con Ed worker struck by explosive manhole cover.
Worker killed after being struck by a small piece of steel detached from a metal sheet during pile-driving work.
Worker injured by falling construction debris in a freight elevator.
Carpenter injured his back after falling through an unsupported floor at a Manhattan construction site.
Worker's fatal fall through a construction elevator shaft.
$500M+ Recovered for NYC Injury Victims
For nearly 40 years, we've fought for thousands of New Yorkers injured by someone else's negligence. Our results speak to the preparation, tenacity, and care we bring to every case.
"Great job across the board... answered all my questions/concerns promptly. Would recommend."
Kostas, FDNY
"I highly recommend The Dearie Law Firm. The attorneys there were very knowledgeable and professional."
John, Trucker
"I had an excellent experience with Dearie Law Firm! The team was patient, professional, and extremely informative about my case. They made me feel confident in my decision to trust them with my legal needs, and the entire process was smooth and efficient."
Freddy, Local Guide
Common Questions From Injured NYC Workers
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What Our Clients Say
"They were extremely helpful in helping to navigate the complex process of filing my claim to the VCF. Susan Lu was exceptionally helpful, she is very professional, nice, respectful and just an overall lovely person to work with during this process!"
"Conor and his colleagues at the Dearie Law Firm made an experience that could have been potentially incredibly complicated and difficult go seamlessly. They were always very professional and kind, which is so important when you're going through something that makes you feel so vulnerable. They always make you feel they're in your corner. I couldn't recommend them enough."
"I had an excellent experience with Dearie Law Firm! The team was patient, professional, and extremely informative about my case. They made me feel confident in my decision to trust them with my legal needs, and the entire process was smooth and efficient. I even recommended them to a friend, and she was just as pleased with their services. I will definitely continue recommending Dearie Law Firm to my family and friends. A special thank you to Attorney Connor Prior and Susan for their outstanding support and dedication. I truly appreciate everything you've done!"