Construction Accidents

Advocating for Victims of New York Construction Accidents

We all recognize that construction work involves substantial danger and risk. This knowledge does not make it any easier to deal with the impact and aftermath of a construction accident caused by a contractor or other responsible party “cutting corners” on worker safety.

If you have been seriously hurt — or tragically lost a family member — in a construction accident in Bronx, New York, or any of the other boroughs, we at Macaluso & Fafinski may be able to lead your quest to obtain compensation for your expenses, pain and suffering. Please contact our experienced legal team today for a free assessment of your case.

Specific Codes and Requirements for Contractors

Although many types of serious work accidents can occur, New York laws have long imposed specific, strict workplace safety requirements on contractors and owners in the construction industry. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may have a legal right to recover money from sources other than your workers’ compensation insurance. We are very familiar with construction site safety standards and inspection requirements that might have been violated.

Falls — Burn Injuries — Impact Injuries — Wrongful Death

Our attorneys’ experience in construction accident cases includes negotiating substantial settlements, securing summary judgments, and winning verdicts at trial. We are well qualified to evaluate and pursue your valid personal injury or wrongful death claim after catastrophic events such as:

• Falls from ladders, scaffolds, or other heights and elevated worksites
• Injuries from the impact of falling materials or debris
• Burns or electrocutions
• A range of other catastrophic events that can result from negligence on a construction or demolition site

Timely Investigation Can Make the Difference: Call (718) 364-4000 Now

As in other types of personal injury cases, our lawyers’ ability to prove negligence may depend on timely investigation of the accident scene, in order to assess conditions, take pictures and interview any witnesses. Your decision to contact an attorney quickly can be especially critical in a construction case involving serious worksite injuries, because the site itself may change daily and witnesses to your accident could move on quickly to another site.