Injured on a Construction Site? Maximize Your Financial Recovery.
Construction sites are among the most dangerous work environments in New York. Even the most cautious workers are at risk when equipment malfunctions, safety devices fail, or required safety protocols are ignored.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, securing your financial future is complex. At The Sachs Firm, you are a friend, not a number. We treat you like family, providing the aggressive legal protection you need to recover every dollar you deserve.
Workers’ Comp Isn’t Enough: The Power of Third-Party Claims
While New York State law prevents you from suing your employer or co-workers directly, you are likely eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, Workers’ Comp is highly limited by state statute, frequently capped, and rarely covers the true cost of your losses. The Workers’ Compensation Board can even deny or end your benefits abruptly.
To recover 100% of your losses, you must pursue Third-Party Claims against other negligent entities responsible for your job site, including:
- Property Owners and Managers: For failing to maintain safe working conditions.
- General Contractors and Project Managers: For failing to enforce safety codes and regulations.
- Equipment Manufacturers or Subcontractors: For supplying faulty tools or creating hazardous site conditions.
- Municipalities: For negligence on city- or state-owned project sites. [1]
Note for “Off-the-Books” Workers: Even if you are paid off-the-books, you still maintain the exact same legal right to pursue both a Workers’ Compensation claim and a Third-Party personal injury lawsuit.
Compensation Beyond Your Physical Injuries
A successful Third-Party lawsuit allows you to recover substantial financial damages that Workers’ Comp completely ignores. We fight to secure compensation for:
- Full Lost Income: Over and above the strict limits of Workers’ Compensation.
- Loss of Future Earnings: If your injuries prevent you from returning to construction work.
- Union Benefits and Pensions: Recovering the long-term retirement and health security you earned.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional trauma of the accident.
Types of Construction Accidents We Handle
Our firm aggressively prosecutes complex construction litigation across a wide variety of site accidents, including:
- Scaffolding and Ladder Collisions: Falls from unsafe heights under NY Labor Law Section 240 (The Scaffold Law).
- Heavy Equipment Malfunctions: Accidents involving cranes, forklifts, or bulldozers.
- Faulty Safety Equipment: Failure of harnesses, netting, or guardrails.
- Site Hazards: Electrocutions, severe burns, explosions, and trench collapses.
- Premises Liability: Tripping hazards over poorly managed construction debris.
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Incidents involving concrete trucks, dump trucks, or tractor-trailers. [1, 2]
Take Action Today—Protect Your Rights
Navigating construction claims is incredibly tricky. For example, if you accept an employer’s offer to pay for your medical bills “out of pocket” instead of filing a formal claim, you may permanently wave your rights to future financial and medical recovery.
Strict, short legal deadlines apply to both Workers’ Comp and personal injury claims. Call us today to speak directly with Brian Sachs or one of our dedicated staff members. We will answer your questions entirely free of charge and help you determine the true value of your case. [1]
- Call Toll-Free: 1-888-SACHSLAW (1-888-722-4752)
- Request a Free Evaluation: Fill out our online contact form, and our team will respond to your request immediately.