NYC Scaffold Accident Lawyer | Labor Law 240 Expert

Construction work in New York City and across the state is inherently dangerous. The towering skyscrapers, sprawling infrastructure projects, and constant development come at a cost, often borne by the brave men and women who build our urban landscape.

Among the most perilous risks faced by construction workers are falls from heights, particularly from scaffolds. When a New York construction worker falls off a scaffold and suffers catastrophic injuries, the aftermath is not just a medical crisis but a profound legal and financial challenge for the victim and their entire family.

Types of Scaffolding Used in New York Construction Sites

New York construction sites utilize a variety of scaffolding types, each designed for specific tasks and heights. Understanding these types can be important in determining how an accident occurred and what regulations may apply:

• Supported Scaffolds: These are the most common type, consisting of one or more platforms supported by a system of poles, frames, or legs that rest directly on the ground or on another structure. Examples include:
  • Frame Scaffolding (Fabricated Frame): Easy to assemble and dismantle, often used for residential and light commercial projects. Made of welded steel frames that connect vertically and horizontally.
  • System Scaffolding (Modular Scaffolding): Highly versatile and strong, used for larger commercial sites, bridges, and industrial plants. It uses vertical and horizontal pieces that connect through a locking system, allowing for complex configurations around structures. Cuplock and Kwikstage are popular types of system scaffolding.
  • Tube and Coupler Scaffolding (Tube and Clamp): A highly adaptable system made of steel or aluminum tubes and couplers (clamps) that can be assembled into various shapes and sizes. This is excellent for irregular structures.
  • Mobile Scaffolds (Rolling Scaffolds): Supported scaffolds built on wheels or casters, allowing them to be easily moved. Often used for interior work like painting or plastering in large spaces like warehouses or exhibition halls.
  • Shoring Scaffolds: Used to support vertical loads, typically in concrete work, to prevent the collapse of concrete structures during curing.
  • Cantilever Scaffolding: Supported at one end only, projecting out from the building. Used when the ground cannot support the scaffold or when there are obstacles at the base.
  • Ladder Jack Scaffolds: Platforms supported by metal brackets attached to ladders. Used for light-duty work, often by painters or roofers.
  • Pump Jack Scaffolds: Platforms that can be raised and lowered on vertical poles using a pump mechanism. Commonly used for siding, painting, and roofing.
• Suspended Scaffolds: These scaffolds hang from overhead supports (like outrigger beams) and are typically used for high-rise buildings, facade work, window washing, and restoration projects where working from the ground is not feasible.
  • Two-Point Adjustable Scaffolds (“Swing Stages”): The most common type of suspended scaffold, consisting of a platform suspended by cables at two points, typically raised and lowered by a motor or pulley system.
  • Single-Point Adjustable Scaffolds (“Boatswain’s Chairs”): A single platform or chair suspended by one rope, often used for individual workers for limited access tasks.
  • Multi-Point Adjustable Scaffolds: Similar to two-point but with more suspension points for larger, custom platforms.
• Mast Climbing Scaffolds: These are power-driven work platforms that move up and down a vertical mast. They are often used for masonry work or facade installations on tall buildings.

Each type of scaffold comes with its own specific setup, use, and safety requirements, and a failure to adhere to these requirements can lead to catastrophic accidents.

Causes of Scaffold Accidents on New York Construction Sites

Scaffold accidents, particularly falls, are tragically common on New York construction sites, often stemming from a combination of factors related to improper planning, assembly, maintenance, and usage. While New York’s Labor Law § 240 provides powerful recourse, understanding the root causes is essential for prevention and for building a strong legal case.

Common causes of scaffold accidents include:

• Improper Scaffold Erection or Dismantling:
  • Lack of Training/Incompetent Workers: Scaffolds must be erected, moved, altered, and dismantled by trained and competent personnel. Using untrained workers or cutting corners during assembly is a leading cause of instability.
  • Failure to Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions: Each scaffold system has specific guidelines for assembly. Deviating from these can compromise structural integrity.
  • Missing Components: Not using all required braces, cross-braces, pins, or locking mechanisms.
  • Improper Bracing or Tying Off: Supported scaffolds must be plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Scaffolds exceeding certain heights must be tied off to the structure at specific intervals.
  • Inadequate Foundation: Supported scaffolds require a firm, level foundation (e.g., base plates and mud sills) to distribute weight. Unstable ground or improper base support can lead to collapse or tipping.
• Inadequate Fall Protection: This is a direct violation of Labor Law § 240 and OSHA regulations.
  • Lack of Guardrails: Missing or improperly installed top rails, mid-rails, and toe boards on scaffold platforms.
  • Missing or Improperly Used Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS): Failure to provide or workers not properly using harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines, or having improper anchorage points.
  • Gaps in Platforms: Spaces between planks or between the platform and the building larger than allowed, through which a worker can fall.
  • Insufficient Planking/Decking: Not fully planking or decking the entire working level of the scaffold.
• Overloading the Scaffold:
  • Exceeding Weight Capacity: Placing too many workers, heavy materials, or equipment on the scaffold, causing it to buckle, collapse, or become unstable. Scaffolds must be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load.
• Defective or Damaged Scaffolding Components:
  • Worn or Damaged Parts: Using old, corroded, bent, rusted, or otherwise compromised planks, frames, ropes, wires, or couplings.
  • Faulty Manufacturing: Defects in the design or manufacturing of the scaffold components themselves.
  • Improper Maintenance/Inspection: Failure to regularly inspect scaffolding components for wear, tear, or damage, or using unqualified personnel for inspections.
• Improper Access to Scaffolds:
  • Using Makeshift Access: Climbing on cross-braces, ropes, or other parts not designed for access, instead of using ladders or stair towers.
  • Unsafe Ladders: Using damaged ladders, improperly secured ladders, or ladders that extend too far or not far enough above the platform.
• Environmental Factors:
  • Adverse Weather Conditions: High winds, heavy rain, snow, or ice can compromise scaffold stability and create slippery surfaces, increasing fall risks. Failure to suspend work or secure scaffolds during inclement weather is negligent.
  • Electrocution Hazards: Working too close to power lines without proper lockout/tagout procedures or protective barriers. Many scaffold components are metal conductors.
• Falling Objects: While falls from scaffolds are primary, objects falling from scaffolds (tools, materials, debris) can also cause severe injuries to workers below or on lower levels, which is also covered by Labor Law § 240.
• Lack of Supervision and Training: Inadequate oversight by supervisors to ensure safety protocols are followed, or insufficient training for workers on scaffold safety, hazard recognition, and proper use of fall protection.
• Improper Operation of Suspended Scaffolds: Failure to properly rig, anchor, counterweight, or operate the motors and controls for suspended scaffolds, leading to collapses, tilting, or uncontrolled movements.

These causes often stem from a broader culture of negligence on the part of property owners, general contractors, or other parties responsible for site safety, who prioritize speed and cost-cutting over worker well-being.

New York’s Unique Legal Landscape: The “Scaffold Law” (Labor Law § 240)

New York stands apart from most other states due to its powerful and worker-protective Labor Law § 240, commonly known as the “Scaffold Law.” Enacted over a century ago, this law is designed to protect construction workers who perform tasks at elevated heights.

It imposes absolute (or strict) liability on property owners, general contractors, and their agents for injuries sustained in gravity-related accidents when they fail to provide adequate safety devices, or when the devices provided are not properly erected, secured, or operated.

Key Aspects of the Scaffold Law:

1. Absolute (Strict) Liability: This is the most crucial element. Unlike most personal injury cases where the injured party must prove negligence (i.e., that the defendant acted carelessly), under the Scaffold Law, if an elevation-related accident occurs due to a lack of proper safety devices or their failure, the owner and general contractor are held liable regardless of whether they directly supervised the work or had prior notice of the defect. This means:
   1. No Comparative Negligence: Even if the worker was partially at fault for the accident, their compensation will not be reduced under Labor Law § 240, provided a violation of the law was a proximate cause of the injury. This is a massive advantage for injured workers in New York.
   1. Foreseeability is Key: The law covers situations where there is a height differential and a failure to provide proper protection against gravity-related hazards (e.g., falling from a height or being struck by a falling object).
2. Covered Activities: The law applies to specific types of “work” including the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning, or pointing of a building or structure. This broadly covers most construction and renovation tasks.
3. Covered Safety Devices: Owners and contractors must provide “scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, braces, irons, and ropes” and ensure they are “so constructed, placed and operated as to give proper protection” to workers.
4. Who Can Be Sued: The lawsuit can be brought against the property owner (excluding owners of one- or two-family homes who don’t direct or control the work), the general contractor, and any other parties (referred to as “agents”) who have the authority to supervise or control the work that led to the injury. This typically means you are suing entities with substantial insurance policies, increasing the likelihood of significant financial recovery.

What Does This Mean for a Scaffold Fall?

If a New York construction worker falls from a scaffold that collapses, moves improperly, or lacks proper safety railings, tie-offs, or harnesses, the Scaffold Law almost certainly applies. This provides a direct and powerful pathway to financial recovery, placing the burden squarely on the owner and general contractor for failing to provide a safe working environment.

OSHA Regulations to Prevent Scaffold Falls and Other Scaffold Accidents

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets comprehensive federal standards for scaffolding in construction, codified in 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L. While New York’s Labor Law § 240 imposes strict liability regardless of specific OSHA violations, adherence to OSHA standards is fundamental to preventing accidents and demonstrates a commitment to safety. A violation of OSHA regulations often serves as strong evidence of negligence in a third-party lawsuit.

Key OSHA regulations to prevent scaffold falls and other scaffold accidents include:

1. General Requirements (1926.451):
   1. Capacity: Scaffolds and their components must be capable of supporting their own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load. Suspension ropes must support at least six times the maximum intended load.
   1. Design: Scaffolds must be designed by a qualified person and constructed and loaded according to that design.
   1. Construction: Components from different manufacturers should not be intermixed unless compatibility is ensured and structural integrity maintained.
2. Scaffold Platform Construction (1926.451(b)):
   1. Full Decking/Planking: Each platform on all working levels must be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports.
   1. Width: Most scaffold platforms and walkways must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide, with some exceptions for specific scaffold types (e.g., ladder jack, pump jack at 12 inches).
   1. Overlap: Platforms that overlap to create longer platforms must do so only over supports, with a minimum 12-inch overlap, or be restrained from movement.
   1. No Opaque Finishes: Wood platforms cannot be covered with opaque finishes that could hide defects.
3. Fall Protection (1926.451(g)):
   1. Required Fall Protection: Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level must be protected from falling. This is usually accomplished by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
   1. Guardrail Specifications: Guardrails must be installed along all open sides and ends of platforms. Top rails must be between 38 and 45 inches high. Mid-rails, screens, or mesh must be installed between the top rail and the platform. Toe boards are required if there is a risk of falling objects.
   1. PFAS Requirements: If PFAS are used, they must be properly anchored, and workers must be trained in their correct use. Anchorage points must be capable of supporting 5,000 pounds per worker.
4. Falling Object Protection (1926.451(h)):
   1. Toe Boards/Screens/Nets: To prevent objects from falling, toe boards, screens, or debris nets must be installed.
   1. Barricades: Tools, materials, and debris should not be allowed to accumulate to the point of creating a hazard. Barricades should be erected below scaffolds to keep personnel out of hazard areas.
5. Access (1926.451(e)):
   1. Safe Access: Employers must provide safe means of access to and egress from scaffold platforms.
   1. Ladders/Stair Towers: Ladders, stair towers, or ramps are preferred. Climbing on cross-braces is prohibited.
   1. Extension: Ladders used for access must extend at least 3 feet above the landing platform.
6. Training (1926.454):
   1. Competent Person: A “competent person” (one capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures) must supervise the erection, moving, dismantling, and alteration of scaffolds.
   1. Worker Training: All employees who work on scaffolds must be trained by a qualified person to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used, and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. This includes understanding the maximum intended load, proper use of PFAS, handling of materials, and electrical hazards.
7. Inspections (1926.451(f)):
   1. Daily Inspection: Scaffolds and their components must be inspected by a competent person before each work shift and after any event that could affect their structural integrity (e.g., high winds, falling objects).
   1. Damaged Components: Any damaged or weakened scaffold component must be immediately repaired or replaced.

Adherence to these OSHA standards is a fundamental responsibility of property owners and general contractors in New York. Failure to do so not only endangers lives but also directly strengthens a personal injury claim under New York’s robust Labor Laws.

The Critical Role of Your New York Construction Accident Attorney

Given the complexities and challenges of construction accident litigation in New York, the role of an experienced attorney cannot be overstated. When a construction worker suffers catastrophic injuries from a scaffold fall, a specialized attorney is your most vital asset:

• Legal Skills: They possess in-depth knowledge of New York’s unique Labor Law § 240, Labor Law § 241(6), and Labor Law § 200, understanding how to apply these statutes to your specific case. They stay current with court interpretations and precedents.
• Immediate Investigation: They will promptly launch an independent investigation to preserve critical evidence (e.g., photo/video, witness statements, accident reports, scaffold components), which can quickly disappear or be altered on a construction site.
• Expert Network: They have established relationships with leading experts in accident reconstruction, engineering, scaffold design, vocational rehabilitation, and economics. These experts are crucial for proving liability, the cause of the accident, and the full extent of your catastrophic damages, including future medical costs and lost earning capacity.
• Case Valuation: They accurately assess the full scope of your economic and non-economic damages, ensuring that your claim seeks maximum compensation for current and future losses, including pain and suffering, which often constitutes the largest portion of recovery in catastrophic injury cases.
• Third-Party Claims: They manage both your Workers’ Compensation claim (ensuring medical bills are paid and lost wages are addressed) and your complex third-party lawsuit, ensuring the claims are coordinated effectively without jeopardizing one another. They understand the intricacies of workers’ compensation liens and how to maximize your net recovery.
• Aggressive Negotiation: They are skilled negotiators who will advocate fiercely on your behalf against powerful insurance companies and corporate legal teams, who will aggressively defend against such claims.
• Litigation Experience: If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, they are fully prepared to take your case to trial, presenting a compelling argument to a jury in New York State Supreme Court.
• Resource Management: Construction accident cases, especially those with catastrophic injuries, are extremely expensive to litigate due to expert fees, court costs, and deposition expenses. Reputable attorneys cover these upfront costs, which are only reimbursed if they win your case.
• Emotional Support: Beyond the legal aspects, a compassionate attorney provides crucial guidance and support during what is an incredibly stressful and emotionally draining period for the injured worker and their family.

Your Avenues for Financial Recovery

When a construction worker suffers catastrophic injuries from a scaffold fall in New York, there are typically two main avenues for financial recovery, which run concurrently:

1. Workers’ Compensation Benefits

This is a no-fault insurance system that provides benefits to workers injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

• What it Covers:
  • Medical Expenses: 100% coverage for all necessary medical treatment related to the work injury, including hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, and medical equipment. This is crucial for catastrophic injuries requiring extensive, long-term care.
  • Lost Wages (Temporary Disability): If you are temporarily unable to work, you can receive cash benefits, typically two-thirds of your average weekly wage (AWW), up to a state-mandated maximum, after a 7-day waiting period. Benefits begin from the first day if the disability lasts more than 14 days.
  • Permanent Disability Benefits: If your injury results in a permanent impairment (e.g., permanent loss of use of a body part, or permanent total disability preventing you from returning to work), you may receive ongoing benefits, either for a specified period (Permanent Partial Disability) or potentially for life (Permanent Total Disability).
  • Vocational Rehabilitation: Assistance with job retraining or skill development if you cannot return to your previous job.
  • Death Benefits: If the injury is fatal, surviving family members may be eligible for funeral expenses and ongoing financial support.
• Limitations of Workers’ Compensation:
  • No Pain and Suffering: Workers’ compensation does not provide compensation for non-economic damages like physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, or loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Limited Lost Wages: Benefits are capped at two-thirds of your AWW and a weekly maximum, which may be significantly less than your pre-injury earnings, especially for high-wage construction jobs.
  • No Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are not available under workers’ comp.

2. Third-Party Personal Injury Lawsuit (Including Labor Law § 240 Claims)

This is where the potential for significant financial recovery for catastrophic injuries truly lies. Unlike workers’ compensation, a personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek compensation for all your damages, including pain and suffering, against parties other than your direct employer.

• Who Can Be Sued: Under New York law, you generally cannot sue your direct employer for a work-related injury (this is the “exclusive remedy” provision of workers’ compensation). With that said, you can sue “third parties” whose negligence or statutory violations contributed to your accident. These commonly include:
  • Property Owners: The owners of the construction site.
  • General Contractors: The primary contractors overseeing the project.
  • Subcontractors: Other subcontractors on the site whose negligence (e.g., leaving debris, improperly securing equipment) contributed to your fall.
  • Manufacturers of Defective Equipment: If the scaffold itself or a safety device failed due to a manufacturing defect.
• Types of Damages Recoverable in a Third-Party Lawsuit:
  • Economic Damages:
    • All Medical Expenses: Past and future medical bills, beyond what workers’ compensation may cover or if your workers’ comp claim is disputed. This includes surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, medication, adaptive equipment, and in-home care for life-altering injuries.
    • Full Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity: Compensation for all past lost income and, crucially, for the future income you will lose due to your inability to work at your previous capacity or at all. This is often calculated over a victim’s lifetime and can amount to millions of dollars for a young worker.
    • Household Services: Costs for services you can no longer perform, like cleaning, yard work, or childcare.
    • Home and Vehicle Modifications: Costs to make your home or vehicle accessible if you suffer paralysis or significant mobility impairment.
  • Non-Economic Damages (“Pain and Suffering”): This is often the largest component of a catastrophic injury settlement and is not available through workers’ compensation. New York does not have caps on pain and suffering damages for construction accidents. This includes compensation for:
    • Physical pain and agony (past, present, and future).
    • Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
    • Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, family events).
    • Loss of consortium (for your spouse, compensating for the loss of companionship, intimacy, and support).
    • Disfigurement and scarring.
  • Punitive Damages (Rare): In cases of egregious or malicious conduct by the defendant, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter similar behavior. These are rare but possible in cases of extreme disregard for safety.

The Steps After a Catastrophic Scaffold Fall in New York

The period immediately following a catastrophic scaffold fall is critical, both medically and legally.

1. Immediate Medical Attention: Your health is paramount. Ensure you receive comprehensive medical care at a reputable New York hospital. Follow all doctor’s orders, attend all therapy sessions, and keep meticulous records of your treatment. This also creates a vital paper trail for your legal claims.
2. Report the Accident: Immediately notify your employer and supervisor of the accident. In New York, you must notify your employer in writing within 30 days of the accident to protect your workers’ compensation rights.
3. Document the Scene (If Possible): If you or a trusted family member can, take photos or videos of the accident scene, including the scaffold, any safety equipment (or lack thereof), the height of the fall, and any debris or hazards. Witness contact information is also crucial.
4. Do Not Give Statements to Insurance Companies: Do not speak to or give recorded statements to the general contractor’s or owner’s insurance adjusters without consulting an attorney. They are not on your side and will try to minimize your claim.
5. Hire an Experienced NYC Construction Accident Attorney: This is the most critical step. Construction accident cases, especially those involving catastrophic injuries and New York’s Labor Laws, are incredibly complex.
   1. Specialized Expertise: Look for a New York personal injury law firm with a demonstrated track record of success in construction accident and Labor Law § 240 cases. They understand the nuances of the Scaffold Law and how to apply it effectively.
   1. Investigation: Your attorney will immediately launch an independent investigation, preserve evidence, secure expert witnesses (e.g., accident reconstructionists, engineers, medical specialists, vocational rehabilitation experts, economists), and handle all communication with insurance companies and other parties.
   1. Contingency Fee Basis: Reputable New York construction accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any upfront legal fees. They only get paid if they win your case, and their fee is a percentage of the final settlement or verdict.

Important Deadlines (Statute of Limitations) in New York

Strict deadlines apply to construction accident claims in New York:

• Workers’ Compensation Claim: You must file a C-3 form with the WCB within two (2) years of the date of the accident or the date of disablement for an occupational disease.
• Third-Party Personal Injury Lawsuit: Generally, you have three (3) years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit (CPLR § 214).
• Claims Against Government Entities: If the responsible party is a government entity (e.g., a city agency, MTA), the deadline is much shorter – typically 90 days to file a Notice of Claim and then one year and 90 days to file a lawsuit.

Missing any of these deadlines can result in the complete loss of your right to compensation.

The Value of Your Catastrophic Scaffold Fall Case

Due to the absolute liability imposed by the Scaffold Law and the severe nature of catastrophic injuries, settlements and verdicts in New York for scaffold falls can be substantial, often ranging from hundreds of thousands to several millions of dollars, and in some truly devastating cases, even tens of millions. The exact value depends on many factors, including:

• Severity and Permanence of Injuries: The more debilitating and permanent the injury, the higher the damages.
• Medical Costs (Past and Future): Lifetime care plans for TBIs or SCIs can be extraordinarily expensive.
• Lost Earning Capacity: The victim’s age, pre-injury wages, and potential career trajectory are crucial. A young worker with a long career ahead faces immense lost future earnings.
• Pain and Suffering: The profound impact on quality of life is heavily weighted.
• Insurance Policy Limits: While the Scaffold Law provides a powerful legal basis, the at-fault parties must have sufficient insurance coverage to pay a large award. General contractors and property owners in New York typically carry very high liability policies due to the risks and the Scaffold Law itself.
• Jurisdiction: While the law is statewide, specific counties (e.g., the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan) are known for larger jury verdicts.
• Skill of Your Attorney: An attorney’s ability to gather compelling evidence, present a powerful case, negotiate effectively, and litigate successfully significantly impacts the outcome.

Suffered a Catastrophic Scaffold Fall? Call Our Construction Accident Lawyers in NYC Today

When a New York City construction worker falls from a scaffold and suffers catastrophic injuries, it’s a life-altering tragedy. The physical pain, emotional trauma, and overwhelming financial burdens can seem insurmountable, threatening your ability to work, your family’s financial stability, and your entire future. But you are not alone, and you have powerful legal protections under New York law.

At Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, we understand the profound impact a serious construction injury has on you and your loved ones. For four generations, our NYC construction injury law firm has stood as a top-rated leader in fighting for the rights of injured New Yorkers, particularly those catastrophically harmed on construction sites.

Why Choose Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP?

• Over $1 Billion Recovered for Injured New Yorkers: Our proven track record speaks for itself. We consistently secure substantial verdicts and settlements that truly make a difference in our clients’ lives, helping them rebuild after devastating accidents.
• A Success Rate of Over 95%: This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a testament to our relentless dedication, meticulous preparation, and aggressive advocacy. When we take on your case, we do so with a clear strategy to win.
• Deep Understanding of New York’s “Scaffold Law”: New York Labor Law § 240 is your strongest ally after a fall from a height. Our attorneys are masters of this powerful law, using its absolute liability provisions to hold negligent owners and general contractors accountable, even if they try to blame you.
• Compassion, Dedication, and a Family Approach: We understand the immense stress and uncertainty you face. When you are our client, you are like family. We provide personalized attention, clear communication, and strong support throughout every step of your legal journey, allowing you to focus on your recovery while we fight all the way to the bank for your financial future.

Don’t Let the Insurance Companies Blame You – We Will Fight for YOU!

Just like our client who received a $7.5 million settlement after falling off a scaffold with no safety rails, insurance companies will try to deny responsibility or unfairly blame the injured worker. This brave individual was pulled off a scaffold while spraying insulation, suffering severe injuries due to missing safety rails. We fought tooth and nail against the insurance company’s attempts to shift blame, and we secured a phenomenal outcome.

This is the dedication and results you can expect from Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP.

Take the Critical First Step Towards Financial Recovery

The deadlines for filing a construction accident claim in New York are strict. Every moment counts. Do not speak to insurance adjusters or sign any documents without legal counsel. Reach out to our NYC construction accident attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP today.

Let our four generations of experience, our formidable record of settlements and verdicts, and our 95%+ success rate work for you and your family. To schedule your free consultation, call us at 212-344-1000 or contact us online.