Bronx Construction Accident Lawyers
Bronx construction accident injuries can lead to surgery, severe pain, long-term disability, and uncertain futures. If you’ve been hurt, you may be entitled to compensation through a workers’ compensation claim or a third-party civil lawsuit. Our experienced Bronx Construction accident lawyers can help.
Key Information for Bronx Construction Workers
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Report injuries within 30 days to keep your workers’ comp rights.
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You can sue third parties like Bronx property owners or contractors.
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You have 3 years to sue, but the sooner you act, the better.
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Falls from heights are protected under NY’s Scaffold Law.
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Unsafe Bronx job sites may make owners or contractors liable.
Navigate This Page
- Why Choose Lever & Ecker to Handle Your Bronx Construction Accident Injury Claim?
- What Types of Construction Accidents Does Our Firm Handle?
- How Long Do You Have to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit in The Bronx?
- What Compensation Can You Get After a Bronx Construction Accident?
- Can I Receive Compensation If the Construction Accident Was Partly My Fault?
- What Are Your Options When Your Loved One Dies in a Bronx Construction Accident
- Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident in the Bronx?
- Schedule a Free Consultation with a Bronx Construction Accident Attorney
Why Choose Lever & Ecker to Handle Your Bronx Construction Accident Injury Claim?
Lever & Ecker, PLLC, offers big firm service with a small firm approach and deep roots in the Bronx. If you or your loved one has been injured in a construction accident, our Bronx personal injury lawyers will meet with you for free to discuss your case. We make home and hospital visits and set appointments every day of the week. If you hire us, we will do all the hard work for you without charging any upfront fees, and you only pay if we win. Call our Bronx office today at (718) 933-3632 to schedule your free consultation or contact us online.
- Over 70 years of combined experience and hundreds of millions recovered for NYC workers.
- We offer free consultations, home and hospital visits, and only get paid if we win your case.
- We take a small number of cases to provide the highest level of personalized service.
Insurance companies refuse to play fair. We level the playing field in construction accident cases. Our knowledge of state and local labor laws has helped us win big for our clients. We have the experience and stamina to fight for the highest compensation available from every possible avenue.
Example Construction Accident Settlements Recovered by Lever & Ecker for Our Clients
What Types of Construction Accidents Does Our Firm Handle?
We represent injured workers in all types of Bronx construction accident cases, including:
How Long Do You Have to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit in The Bronx?
- You typically have three years to file a construction accident lawsuit in New York.
- Workers’ compensation injuries must be reported within 30 days.
- Deadlines vary depending on the type of claim—act quickly to protect your rights.
Contact our Bronx construction accident lawyers immediately to avoid losing your right to compensation.
If you miss this deadline, your construction accident claim will be permanently barred.
It’s crucial to contact our team at Lever & Ecker as soon as possible after an accident. We can help you understand your rights, remedies, and the specific timeframe you have to initiate a construction accident lawsuit in The Bronx against those responsible for your accident and injuries.
What Compensation Can You Get After a Bronx Construction Accident?
There are two main paths to compensation:
1. Workers’ compensation (no-fault benefits)
2. Third-party personal injury lawsuits (if someone else besides your employer is liable)
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation benefits for Bronx construction workers include:
- Medical care
- Wage replacement (typically 66⅔% of your average weekly wage)
- Biweekly payments, regardless of immigration status
Additional Compensation from Third-Party Claims
The range of damages recoverable in a third-party lawsuit is much broader than those available in workers’ compensation cases.
If someone other than your employer contributed to your injuries, you may be entitled to recover the following damages in a third-party lawsuit:
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages.
Can I Receive Compensation If the Construction Accident Was Partly My Fault?
Yes. In New York:
- Workers’ comp is no-fault – benefits are available unless you intentionally caused the accident or your use of alcohol or a controlled substance contributed to it.
- Third-party claims use pure comparative negligence – your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
What If I Was Injured in a Scaffolding Accident?
New York’s Scaffolding Law may apply. This law holds general contractors, property owners, and others strictly liable—fault is not a defense.
Tip: Never admit fault before speaking with an attorney. You may still have a case.
New York’s Labor Law 240, commonly referred to as the Scaffold Law, is considered a strict liability law, meaning that, with very few exceptions, the fault of the construction worker is not considered.
The law places the burden of safety squarely on the owners and contractors, so in nearly all instances of a scaffolding accident, they will be held accountable for the injuries suffered by the worker.
What Are Your Options When Your Loved One Dies in a Bronx Construction Accident
If someone else’s negligence contributed to your loved one’s death, you may have two options:
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Support for surviving spouses and dependents
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Third Party
- Loss of your loved one’s financial support
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering
- Your loved one’s medical expenses
- Lost inheritance
Note: Only a personal representative can file the wrongful death claim in New York.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Construction Accident in the Bronx?
Our attorneys investigate every accident to identify all responsible parties, including:
- General contractors and site managers
- Property owners
- Equipment manufacturers
- Drivers or third-party vendors
We also examine whether labor laws were violated. This may allow legal action even against an employer.
Are Construction Accidents Common in the Bronx?
Yes. Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in NYC:
- 72 Bronx construction workers were injured in 2022
- Recent examples include fatal collapses and serious injuries caused by ignored safety orders and violations
2022 NYC Construction Safety Report:
- 72 Bronx construction workers were injured on the job.
- 1 worker was killed.
2019 Fatal Building Collapse:
- 46-year-old Segundo Manuel Huerta Mayancela, an Ecuadoran immigrant, was crushed to death.
- Contractors were charged with criminal homicide after fraudulently obtaining permits and never visiting the site.
July 2023 Orchard Beach Pavilion Incident:
- Two workers were seriously injured by a falling concrete ceiling.
May 2023 Flash Fire on East Gun Hill Road:
- Three Ecuadoran workers in their 20s suffered third-degree burns.
Negligence and unsafe job sites remain a major problem throughout the borough.
What Are the Most Common Construction Accidents in The Bronx?
The most frequent causes of injury and death include:
- Falls from heights – the #1 cause of fatalities
- Scaffolding accidents
- Struck-by-object injuries – tools, debris, vehicles
- Caught-in/between accidents – collapses or machinery
- Electrocution – wiring, machinery, or unmarked power sources
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Bronx Construction Accident Attorney
If you were injured in a Bronx construction accident, we’re here to help. We’ll review your case for free and handle everything with no upfront fees.
We take personal injury cases…very personally. Schedule your free consultation today by completing our easy online contact form or calling (718) 933-3632.
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