Practice Areas
New York Injury Lawyers
We handle only injury and wrongful death claims—so all our skill, experience, and resources are focused on one thing: getting you the money and benefits you deserve.
Workplace Injuries
Getting hurt on the job puts you and your family at risk. Don’t gamble with your financial security, get all the money and benefits you deserve.
Construction Accidents
Back Injuries at Work
Bricklayer Accidents
Carpenter Accidents
Cement Mason Accidents
Construction Accidents
Dockbuilder Accidents
Electrician Accidents
Elevator Constructor Accidents
Glazier Accidents
Insulator Accidents
Ironworker Accidents
Laborer Accidents
Millwright Accidents
New York Labor Law § 200
New York Labor Law § 240
New York Labor Law § 241(6)
Operating Engineer Accidents
Painter Accidents
Plasterer Accidents
Plumber Accidents
Roofer Accidents
Scaffolding Accidents
Sheet Metal Worker Accidents
Stationary Engineer Accidents
Steamfitter Accidents
Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Accidents
Car Accidents
You have 30 days to file. If you don’t, the insurance company will not have to pay any of your lost wages or medical expenses. Don’t delay, act now.
Questions about Personal Injury in New York
A construction accident claim in New York arises when a worker is injured on a construction site due to unsafe conditions or safety violations. This includes falls from heights, falling objects, collapsing structures, trench accidents, electrocution, trip and/or slip and falls, and heavy equipment incidents.
New York has some of the strongest worker-protection laws in the country. These laws place strict responsibility on property owners and general contractors to provide proper safety protections.
If you were hurt on a construction site in New York City or Long Island, you may have rights beyond workers' compensation. Schwartzapfel Holbrook — Fighting For You can evaluate your case and explain what legal options may be available to you.