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The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain & Suffering
Common types of construction accidents
From Manhattan high-rises to Brooklyn brownstones, we've handled every kind of New York jobsite injury.
Falls from heights
Scaffolds, ladders, and roofs — the classic Labor Law § 240(1) cases where owners and GCs face absolute liability.
Falling object & struck-by injuries
Tools, debris, and materials falling from above onto workers below — protected by both § 240 and § 241(6).
Scaffold & ladder collapses
Improperly secured, defective, or overloaded scaffolds and ladders cause some of the most devastating site injuries.
Crane & hoist accidents
Crane collapses, dropped loads, and hoist failures involve multiple defendants and federal OSHA standards.
Trench & excavation collapses
Cave-ins on unshored trenches cause crushing injuries and asphyxiation governed by strict OSHA regulations.
Electrocution & arc-flash injuries
Live wires, faulty grounding, and inadequate lockout/tagout produce burns, cardiac arrest, and fatal shocks.
Power tool & equipment injuries
Saws, nail guns, grinders, and forklifts cause amputations, lacerations, and crush injuries.
Burns, fires & explosions
Gas leaks, hot work, and welding accidents on New York sites cause severe burns and respiratory injuries.
Struck-by vehicles
Workers hit by trucks, backhoes, and equipment in active work zones — on the site or in the surrounding roadway.
Common construction accident injuries
New York construction workers face some of the highest injury rates in the country. We've represented them all.
Traumatic brain injuries
Falls and struck-by injuries cause concussions and severe TBIs even with a hard hat — often permanently changing earning capacity.
Spinal cord injuries & paralysis
Falls from height and crush injuries can result in partial or complete paralysis requiring lifetime care.
Broken bones & crush injuries
Compound fractures of the arms, legs, ribs, and pelvis are the rule, not the exception, in fall and struck-by cases.
Amputations
Power tools, conveyors, and crushing accidents leave workers with permanent loss of fingers, hands, or limbs.
Burns & electrocution injuries
Severe burns, arc flash, and electrical injuries from energized equipment and welding accidents.
Eye injuries & vision loss
Flying debris, chemical splashes, and welding flash leave permanent vision damage even with PPE.
Hearing loss
Sudden acoustic trauma and long-term exposure to jackhammers and heavy equipment causing permanent hearing damage.
Respiratory & lung injuries
Silica, asbestos, and dust exposure causing silicosis, asbestosis, and occupational lung disease.
Wrongful death
New York construction is among the most dangerous work in the country — when a worker is lost, the family can recover under Labor Law and EPTL claims.
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What is New York Labor Law Section 240 (the "Scaffold Law")?
Labor Law § 240(1) imposes absolute liability on owners and general contractors when a worker is injured by a gravity-related risk — such as a fall from a height or being struck by a falling object — and proper safety devices were not provided. Unlike most negligence cases, the worker's own conduct is generally not a defense. It is one of the strongest worker-protection statutes in the country.
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Can I sue beyond workers' compensation if I was hurt at a construction site?
Yes — and you usually should. Workers' compensation covers a portion of your wages and medical care, but it does not pay for pain and suffering. New York law lets injured construction workers bring a separate third-party lawsuit against property owners, general contractors, and other negligent companies on the site, where the full range of damages is available.
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Who can be held responsible for a construction accident?
Beyond your direct employer, potentially liable parties include the site owner, the general contractor, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, scaffolding suppliers, and engineering firms. We investigate the chain of command on the project to identify every defendant whose negligence contributed to the injury.
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Does my immigration status affect my case?
No. New York courts have repeatedly held that undocumented workers have the same rights as any other worker to recover for jobsite injuries, including under the Labor Law. Your status is not disclosed to immigration authorities and cannot be used against you in court. We handle these cases with full confidentiality.
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What if I'm an independent contractor or "off the books"?
You may still be protected. Courts look at the actual nature of the work — not just what you were called on payroll — to decide whether you qualify for Labor Law protection. Many workers who were paid in cash or labeled "independent contractors" have full Scaffold Law and Labor Law claims. Don't let a job title decide your case.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451