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A workplace accident can change your life in seconds, leaving you hurt, out of work, and unsure who will pay your bills. A New York City workplace accident lawyer helps you hold the right parties responsible and recover money for what your injury has cost you.
Davidoff Law helps you fight back after a serious on-the-job injury anywhere in New York City. Our team investigates what went wrong, names every party at fault, and pushes for the full compensation you are owed. You should not carry medical bills and lost wages alone while the people responsible move on.
Call our dedicated New York City workplace accident lawyer today at (929) 209-4282 for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose Davidoff Law for Your New York City Workplace Accident Case?
Injured workers across New York City choose Davidoff Law because we treat your case like it matters, because it does. Our attorneys have years of experience fighting for hurt New Yorkers, and we have recovered millions of dollars through settlements and verdicts.
We are trial lawyers at heart, so insurers know we will go to court when they will not pay fairly. Construction and other job-site injuries are core to our work, and we have the resources to handle catastrophic injury cases.
Best of all, you pay nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe no legal fees unless we win money for you.
How Can a New York City Workplace Accident Lawyer Help?
After a workplace injury in New York, you may have more than one way to recover money, and Davidoff Law makes sure you use all of them. Many injured workers file a workers' compensation claim, a third-party personal injury lawsuit, or both at once.
Finding every source of compensation is where a skilled New York City workplace accident lawyer makes the difference.
Investigating the Cause of the Accident
We dig into how your accident happened, from the equipment to the safety rules that were ignored, to prove what went wrong.
Identifying Liable Third Parties
Your employer is often not the only one at fault, so we look for property owners, contractors, and others whose carelessness caused your injury.
Gathering Medical and Workplace Evidence
We collect your medical records, accident reports, photos, and safety documents, because strong evidence forces the insurance company to take your claim seriously.
Handling Insurance Companies and Workers' Compensation Carriers
Insurance adjusters work to pay as little as possible, so we handle every call and push for the benefits you deserve.
Taking Your Case to Trial if Necessary
When the other side will not offer a fair amount, we are ready to take your case to a New York City jury and fight for full value.
Not sure which claims apply? Call Davidoff Law at (929) 209-4282 and let us map out your options for free.
What Types of Workplace Accident Cases Do We Handle?
Our team handles serious job-site injuries across all five boroughs, including these common workplace accident cases:
- Construction Accidents: Falls, collapses, and other injuries on building sites, where New York's Labor Laws give injured workers powerful protection.
- Falls From Heights: Injuries from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, and other elevated areas, which are among the most dangerous accidents in construction.
- Machinery and Equipment Accidents: Injuries caused by unsafe, poorly maintained, or defective machines and power tools on the job.
- Falling Object Accidents: Injuries from tools, materials, or debris that fall and strike workers below, often because a site failed to secure them.
- Electrical and Burn Injuries: Serious burns and shocks from exposed wiring, faulty equipment, or unsafe conditions that leave lasting harm.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Workplace Accident?
The money you can recover depends on how you were hurt and which claims you file, but it often covers far more than your first paycheck loss. Davidoff Law fights to recover every single dollar your injury will cost you.
Workers' Compensation Benefits
These no-fault benefits pay for your medical care and part of your lost wages, no matter who was at fault.
Medical Expenses
You can recover the cost of treatment, surgery, medication, and future care for your injury.
Lost Wages and Lost Future Earnings
If your injury keeps you from working, you can recover missed paychecks and the earning power you have lost.
Pain and Suffering Through Third-Party Claims
A third-party lawsuit lets you recover money for pain and suffering, which workers' compensation alone does not pay.
Permanent Disability and Future Care Costs
When an injury leaves you permanently disabled, we pursue compensation for lifelong care and future costs.
Can You Sue After a Workplace Accident in New York?
Yes, in many cases you can. Workers' compensation usually stops you from suing your own employer, but it does not stop you from filing a personal injury lawsuit against other companies whose negligence hurt you.
That matters, because a third-party lawsuit can pay for pain and suffering and full lost wages that workers' compensation leaves out. Many injured workers pursue both claims at once, and Davidoff Law helps you do that.
Claims Against Negligent Contractors
General contractors and subcontractors who ignore safety rules can be held responsible for your injury.
Claims Against Property Owners
Property owners who allow dangerous conditions on their site can owe you compensation.
Claims Against Equipment Manufacturers
When a defective machine or tool causes your injury, the maker may be liable for your harm.
Claims Against Other Third Parties
Vendors, delivery companies, and other outside parties can also be held accountable when their negligence plays a role.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Workplace Accident?
Many workplace injuries involve more than one careless party, and naming all of them is how our team raises the value of your claim. Davidoff Law digs into every angle to find each person and company that shares the blame.
Property Owners
Owners must keep their sites reasonably safe and can be liable when they leave known hazards unfixed.
General Contractors and Subcontractors
The companies running the job site are responsible for safe conditions and often share the blame.
Equipment Manufacturers
A company that builds a defective or dangerous machine can be responsible when it injures a worker.
Third-Party Vendors and Maintenance Companies
Vendors and maintenance crews that create or ignore hazards can also be on the hook for your injury.
How Do New York Labor Laws Protect Injured Workers?
New York gives construction workers some of the strongest legal protections in the country, and Davidoff Law knows how to use them for you. Three sections of the New York Labor Law hold owners and contractors accountable for unsafe job sites.
New York Labor Law § 200
The New York Labor Law § 200 requires owners and contractors to provide a reasonably safe place to work.
New York Labor Law § 240
Often called the Scaffold Law, the New York Labor Law § 240 holds owners and contractors strictly liable when a worker is hurt by a fall from a height or a falling object.
New York Labor Law § 241(6)
The New York Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to follow specific state safety rules during construction, demolition, and excavation work.
Common Labor Law Violations
Missing guardrails, unsafe scaffolds, broken ladders, and poor fall protection are frequent violations that lead to strong claims.
What Should You Do After a Workplace Accident?
The steps you take after a job-site injury can protect both your health and your claim, so keep these in mind:
- Report the Injury to Your Employer: Tell your employer in writing right away, because you generally have only 30 days to report a workplace injury.
- Seek Immediate Medical Treatment: See a doctor even if you feel okay, since some injuries get worse and your records link them to the accident.
- Preserve Evidence: Save photos, witness names, and any equipment involved, because this proof can disappear once the site moves on.
- Follow Your Doctor's Treatment Plan: Keep your appointments, since gaps in treatment give the insurer a reason to question your injury.
- Speak With a Workplace Accident Lawyer: Call Davidoff Law before you give a recorded statement, so we can protect your claim from the start.
How Does New York Law Affect Workplace Accident Claims?
A few key New York rules shape how much you can recover and how long you have to act.
Comparative Negligence
Under New York's pure comparative negligence rule, you can still recover money even if you were partly at fault, though your share of blame reduces your award.
Workers' Compensation Deadlines
You generally must tell your employer within 30 days and file your workers' compensation claim within two years of the accident.
Filing a Third-Party Lawsuit
For most third-party injury lawsuits in New York, you have three years from the date of the accident to file.
What Evidence Can Strengthen a Workplace Accident Claim?
Strong evidence turns your side of the story into a claim the insurance company cannot ignore, and we gather all of it, including:
- Accident Reports: Official reports that record when, where, and how your injury happened.
- OSHA Investigation Reports: Federal safety findings that can reveal violations and unsafe conditions at your job site.
- Medical Records: Records that tie your injuries to the accident and show the care you needed.
- Photographs and Surveillance Footage: Visual proof of the hazard, the scene, and sometimes the accident itself.
- Witness Statements and Expert Testimony: Coworker accounts and safety-expert opinions on how the accident could have been prevented.
Contact Our New York City Workplace Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
You do not have to face this alone after a serious job-site injury. Davidoff Law fights for hurt workers across New York City, and we never get paid unless you do. Let our New York City workplace accident lawyer investigate your case, handle the insurance companies, and pursue every dollar you deserve.
Call Davidoff Law today at (929) 209-4282 for your free case evaluation and take your first step forward.
Ruben Davidoff, founder of Davidoff Law, established his practice in 2012 after moving to Queens in 1988 and beginning his legal career in 1997. Admitted in NY State and the US District Court for the Eastern District of NY, he has extensive experience in personal injury, handling various cases like airline crashes, auto accidents, and slip/trip and fall cases. Mr. Davidoff provides personalized attention, recovering millions for clients through settlements or verdicts, leveraging decades of experience.
