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New York Construction Accident Attorneys for 30+ Years

Have you been injured in a New York City construction accident? The experienced NYC construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel may be able to help you get compensation for your injuries above and beyond what workers’ compensation will provide.

At Goidel & Siegel, we have more than 30 years of experience getting people the money they need to cover medical bills, lost wages, and the suffering caused by NYC construction accident injuries. Defense counsel and insurance companies respect our trial law experience, which helps us get our clients the maximum compensation they are entitled to. We’ve recovered millions for our clients. Check out our Case Results page.

Contact Goidel & Siegel here or call 212-404-6783 for a free consultation. If English is not your first language, we also speak Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Farsi.

Types of Construction Accidents in New York

Scaffolding/Ladder Accidents

Have you been seriously hurt in a construction fall involving a scaffold or ladder? Construction workers already face a dangerous …

Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents

Have you been hurt on a construction site due to a slip, trip, or fall? While most people imagine heavy …

Toxic Exposure

Construction, extraction, and industrial workers are at a higher risk of exposure to toxins that can cause serious and life-long …

Electrocution Accidents

Electric shock or a fatal electrocution accident can happen anywhere. However, these accidents are most common on construction sites. Despite …

Building Collapse Accidents

Have you been hurt in a building collapse on a construction site or lost a loved one? Structural failures may …

Demolition Accidents

With limited space in New York City, every new building that goes up requires the demolition of the old. However, …

Forklift Accidents

Forklifts are used to move materials and products at factories, warehouses, construction sites, lumberyards, and more. They are one of …

Heavy Machinery Accidents

Heavy equipment like cranes and welding equipment is used at New York construction sites, factories, warehouses, and industrial plants every …

Iron and Steelworkers

Steelworkers and ironworkers face one of the most physically challenging and dangerous occupations in the United States. Iron and steelworkers …

It depends on the circumstances surrounding your accident. People who may be held liable for your injuries could include your …

Crane Accidents

Cranes are an integral piece of equipment in construction, dismantling, and assembling. A common sight at construction sites, factories, and …

After you (or your loved one) are involved in a crane accident, there are several things you should do to …

Construction Labor Unions

At Goidel & Siegel, we have more than 30 years of experience representing construction workers in litigation. We are committed …

NYC Construction Injury Settlement

We've Recovered Millions

We obtained a $5,500,000 Construction Injury Settlement for Our Client

After years of successful litigation, Goidel & Siegel obtained a multi-million dollars settlement for our client who was struck by a piece of equipment while working at a construction site. This gentleman sustained neck and back injuries and underwent a number of surgeries.
Check out other settlements on our Case Results page.

New York Construction Accident Lawyers

Can I Sue for Personal Injury Construction Accidents?

Your employer has a duty to keep you safe on your job site. If you suffered an injury on a construction site, there is a good chance negligence was involved, and you may be able to sue the negligent party.

Depending on the type of construction accident, you may have a claim against the owner or contractor if you can prove they were negligent in keeping you safe on the construction site. Several different sections of New York State Labor Laws address construction worker safety, including:

  • Section 200 requires contractors and owners to protect workers and provide safe workplaces.
  • Section 240, also called the “scaffold law,” protects the rights of workers who have been injured in a high fall or struck by a falling object.
  • Section 241 specifies what safety equipment and other safety measures must be provided at a work site.

If you were injured in a construction accident, contact the experienced NY construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel to talk about your claim. We provide a free consultation to discuss your case and whether you can sue for injuries you sustained in a construction accident.

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Getting the Maximum Compensation for Your Construction Accident Injuries

At Goidel & Siegel, we have more than 30 years of experience helping our clients get maximum compensation for their construction accident injuries. Since we are trial lawyers, insurance companies and defense counsel take us more seriously than other New York construction accident lawyers who prefer to settle every case.

Do not let the idea of a trial scare you away. In many cases, we may be able to settle out of court, but to get you maximum compensation for your construction accident injuries, you will want to have experienced trial lawyers on your side who are prepared to go to court to fight for what you deserve.

Contact us any time for a free consultation to discuss your case. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we do not get paid unless you do, so there is no risk to discussing your case with us.

We will meet you anywhere you are comfortable, including on a Zoom call. If you are still recovering from your injuries—or have life-changing injuries that will leave you permanently disable —we can save you a trip to the office to make it easier to get you the compensation you deserve after your construction accident.

NYC Construction Job Accident Resources

At Goidel & Siegel, we will be happy to answer any questions you have about your New York City construction job accident. We have also compiled some resources to help you find all the information you need about construction job accident statistics, workers’ compensation, the scaffold safety law, and more.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the experienced New York construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel today for a free consultation.

Contact Our New York Construction Lawyers Today

If you were injured on the job, contact our New York construction accident lawyers today for a free consultation about your case. We will fight to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and suffering.

At Goidel & Siegel, we have more than 30 years of experience as NYC construction accident lawyers. If we cannot get you a fair settlement, we know how to handle a trial to help you get compensation for the losses you have suffered as a result of your injuries.

For our clients who are not as comfortable with English, we also speak Spanish, Farsi, Russian, and Arabic. We believe everybody deserves fair compensation for their construction accident injuries.

To contact our New York construction accident lawyers, click here or call 212-404-6783. We will set you up with a free consultation to discuss your case anywhere you are comfortable, including Zoom.

FAQs

While every situation is different, the contractor or site owner may be held liable for your injuries after a New York City construction accident. After all, it is their job to keep you safe on the job site. Various laws exist to protect construction workers, especially the New York Scaffolding Law.

Officially called Section 240 of New York State Labor Law, the Scaffolding Law requires owners and contractors to provide safety measures such as scaffolding, ladders, ropes, pulleys, hoists, and more, to protect workers from falling or being hit by a falling object.

If the contractor, site owner, or your employer had dangerous conditions on the construction site which led to your injuries, contact the experienced New York construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel for a free consultation. We will discuss your accident anywhere you are comfortable, including Zoom, and talk about who may be liable for your injuries and whether we can recover compensation for your medical bills, missed wages, and more.

Your employer is responsible for keeping you safe on a New York construction site, so you may be able to sue them if they were negligent in protecting you. Every case is different, so contact the experienced NYC construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel today for a free consultation to discuss your case.

New York’s Scaffolding Law says your employer must protect you from falling or being hit by falling objects. If your employer did not do that, you may be able to sue them for negligence. The trial lawyers at Goidel & Siegel are highly respected by defense counsel and insurance companies, so we may be able to help get you the maximum compensation for your injuries.

These are the steps you should take after being injured in a New York City construction accident:

  • Get medical attention. Even if your injuries seem minor, you should go see a doctor. Why? Some injuries do not show symptoms until hours or days after the injury occurred. Getting immediate medical attention also leaves a paper trail showing you were treated for injuries, which can help with workers’ compensation or filing a lawsuit later.
  • Notify your employer as soon as you can. In addition to the fact that your company or state may require it, reporting your accident accelerates the processing of your workers’ compensation claim, makes your claim appear more valid, and forces your employer to take steps to ensure nobody else suffers from the same type of accident.
  • Gather as much information about your accident and injuries as possible. Take photos of the accident scene, get the contact information of witnesses, and keep track of your medical records and bills.
  • Contact the experienced NYC construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel. We offer free consultations to help you find out if you have a case and we may be able to get you compensation for your injuries. Click here or call 212-404-6783 now for more information.

The New York Scaffolding Law is section 240 of New York State Labor Law, which protects the rights of construction workers who are struck by a falling object or who suffer a fall. This law requires construction contractors and owners to provide scaffolding and other safety measures to protect workers. On top of scaffolding, other appropriate safety measures may include:

  • Ladders
  • Hoists
  • Hangers
  • Slings
  • Ropes
  • Pulleys
  • Stays

If you were injured in a New York City construction accident where safety measures were lacking, you may be able to sue the contractor or owner to get compensation for your injuries that resulted from their negligence in providing a safe workplace.

To discuss whether your NYC construction accident injuries were the result of your employer failing to follow the Scaffolding Law or another type of negligence, contact our experienced New York construction accident lawyers at Goidel & Siegel today. We will offer you a free consultation to discuss your case and whether we can help you receive compensation for your injuries.

The statute of limitation in New York depends on what type of case you file. Depending on what you are suing for, the statute of limitations varies from 1 to 6 years. Some examples of the New York statute of limitations include:

  • Workers’ compensation: You must file the claim within 2 years of the date of the injury or from the date of your last injury, depending on which date is later.
  • Medical malpractice: In New York, you have 2 ½ years from the date the medical negligence occurred, the date your treatment ended, or the date your issue was discovered to file a claim.
  • Wrongful death: Parties claiming wrongful death must file within 2 years of the person’s death, with no exceptions.
  • Slip and fall injuries: The statute of limitations for slip and fall injuries in New York is 3 years.

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