🏗️ Abogados de Accidentes de Construcción NYC

¿Te Lastimaste en la Obra?
La Ley de Nueva York
Está de Tu Lado.

Under Nueva York Labor Law §240 — the Scaffold Law — contractors and dueños de propiedades are absolutely liable when a worker falls or is struck by a falling object. No excuses. No shared blame. Llama Ahora.

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§240

Absolute Liability

3 Yrs

Plazo de Prescripción

Fee Unless We Win

24/7

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¿Accidente en la Obra? Llama Ahora.

Consulta gratis. We come to you if you can't come to us.

No Tienes que Ser Miembro del Sindicato
para Tener un Caso

Labor Law §240 and §241(6) protect a wide range of workers on construction sites — not just union members.

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Construction Workers

Any worker performing construction, demolition, repair, alteration, painting, cleaning, or pointing on a building or structure is covered — regardless of immigration status.

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Subcontractors

You don't have to work directly for the general contractor. Subcontractors and their employees are fully protected under the Labor Laws — and can sue the owner and GC directly.

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Temporary Workers

Workers placed through a temp agency or staffing company retain their Labor Law rights. The property owner and general contractor remain liable regardless of how you were hired.

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Renovation Workers

Renovation and alteration work is explicitly covered by §240. Si te lastimaste remodeling, retrofitting, or altering a building, you are protected.

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Electricians & Tradespeople

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other tradespeople working on construction or renovation projects are covered — even if they weren't working at height.

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Undocumented Workers

Immigration status does not affect your right to sue under the Labor Laws. Every worker hurt on a Nueva York job site has the same legal rights, period.

Ley Laboral §240 — Qué Significa
"Responsabilidad Absoluta" en la Práctica

El contratista no puede culparte. Punto final.

In most personal injury cases, the defendant tries to argue you were partly at fault — that you were careless, distracted, or didn't follow safety procedures. Under Nueva York Labor Law §240, that argument is completely off the table in scaffold and falling object cases.

If you fell from a scaffold, ladder, roof, or elevated surface — or si te golpearon by a falling tool, beam, or material — the owner and contractor are absolutely liable. It doesn't matter si estabas rushing. It doesn't matter if you made a mistake. The law places full responsibility on the people who controlled the job site to provide proper safety equipment and protection.

This is why construction accident cases in Nueva York are among the most valuable personal injury cases in the country. The law was specifically designed to protect workers who have no control over the safety decisions made by the owner and general contractor.

⚠️ Critical: 3-Year Plazo de Prescripción

You have 3 years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit. If the accident happened at a government-owned site (NYC Housing Authority, MTA, City of Nueva York, etc.), you have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim — or your case is gone forever. Llámanos today.

What Your Case Is Worth

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Medical expenses — past and future, including surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and ongoing care

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Lost wages — every day you couldn't work, plus future earning capacity if you can't return to your trade

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Pain and suffering — physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life — often the largest component

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Disability and disfigurement — permanent injuries, scarring, and loss of function are compensated separately

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Loss of consortium — your spouse or family may have separate claims for how your injury affected them

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compensación laboral does NOT bar your lawsuit — you can collect compensación laboral AND sue the owner and contractor simultaneously

Peleamos Duro.
Los Resultados Hablan por Sí Solos.

Los resultados anteriores no garantizan resultados similares. Los resultados obtenidos pueden haber sido alcanzados en conjunto con co-abogados. Publicidad de Abogado.

Labor Law §240 · Scaffold Fall

Iron Worker · Bronx

$3,200,000

Client fell 22 feet from an unsecured scaffold at a Bronx apartment renovation. Fractured spine, two surgeries. Settled against owner and GC under §240 absolute liability.

Labor Law §240 · Falling Object

Laborer · Manhattan

$1,850,000

Steel beam dropped from upper floor struck client on head despite hard hat. Traumatic brain injury. Owner's insurer settled after §240 liability established at deposition.

Labor Law §241(6) · Trench Collapse

Pipefitter · Queens

$2,100,000

Improperly shored trench collapsed on client. Multiple fractures, six-month hospitalization. Industrial Code violations clearly established on day of inspection.

Labor Law §200 + §241(6)

Electrician · Brooklyn

$975,000

Client slipped on debris-covered floor while running conduit. No housekeeping procedures in place. GC had supervisory control — liability clear under §200 and §241(6).

Publicidad de Abogado. Los resultados anteriores no garantizan resultados similares. Los resultados obtenidos pueden haber sido alcanzados en conjunto con co-abogados.

¿Te Lastimaste en la Obra?
Haz Estas Cuatro Cosas Hoy.

Report the Accident

Tell your supervisor immediately. Get it in writing — an incident report. Get a copy. This creates the official record of your accident.

Get Medical Care

Go to the ER or urgent care el mismo día. Even if you feel okay — adrenaline masks pain. A gap in treatment gives insurers ammunition to deny your claim.

Document Everything

Photos of the scene, the equipment, the hazard. Names and numbers of witnesses. The names of the property owner and general contractor on site.

LlamaCuz Before Signing Anything

Do NOT give a recorded statement to any insurance company. Do NOT sign any documents. Llámanos primero — it costs nothing and protects everything.

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre
Accidentes de Construcción

Can I sue if I was collecting compensación laboral?

Yes — compensación laboral and a Labor Law lawsuit are separate. compensación laboral covers your employer's liability. Your lawsuit is against the property owner and general contractor, who are different parties. You can — and should — pursue both simultaneously. We handle both.

My employer told me not to call a lawyer. Should I listen?

No. Your employer's insurance carrier is actively working to minimize your claim the moment your accident is reported. Your employer's interests are directly opposed to yours in this situation. You have an independent legal right to counsel, and everything you say to your employer is being documented against you.

What if I was partly responsible for the accident?

Under Labor Law §240, it doesn't matter. The Scaffold Law imposes absolute liability on owners and contractors — your comparative negligence is not a defense. Even if you made a mistake, the owner and contractor are still fully liable for failing to provide proper safety equipment.

I'm undocumented. Can I still sue?

Yes, absolutely. Immigration status has no effect on your rights under Nueva York Labor Law. Every worker on a Nueva York job site has the same legal protections regardless of documentation. Your case will be handled with complete confidentiality.

How long will my case take?

Construction accident cases typically take 2 to 4 years to resolve fully, though some settle earlier. Cases with clear §240 liability and serious injuries often settle without going to trial. We keep you informed at every stage and fight for maximum value — not a quick low settlement.

What if the company that hired me went out of business?

Your claim isn't just against your direct employer — it's against the property owner and general contractor, who remain liable under §240 regardless of the subcontractor's status. As long as the owner or GC exists and had insurance, your claim survives.