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Construction Accidents

Scaffold, Fall, Crane: New York's Labor Law Is on Your Side.

New York Labor Law §§240 and 241 impose absolute liability on contractors and property owners for height-related and gravity-related construction injuries. These are some of the most powerful — and most underused — laws in the country. We've recovered millions under them.

What We Handle

Cases we take in this area.

Every case is led by a senior attorney from intake to verdict — no hand-offs.

  • Falls from scaffolds, ladders, and rooftops
  • Falling-object and crane injuries
  • Trench collapses and excavation accidents
  • Electrocution and burn injuries on job sites
  • Undocumented worker claims — your immigration status does not matter
FAQ

Common questions, real answers.

Absolutely. New York courts have repeatedly held that immigration status does not bar an injured construction worker from recovering full damages.

Ready to fight back? Talk to an attorney today.

Free, confidential, and no fee unless we win. An attorney will call within the hour.