Electrocution Accidents on New York City Construction Sites: Electrocution accidents are among the most dangerous and legally complex injuries on New York City construction job sites. Workers may be exposed to live electrical currents due to uncovered wiring, improperly grounded equipment, contact with overhead or underground power lines, or the use of defective tools in wet or poorly controlled work environments. These incidents often result in severe burns, cardiac trauma, neurological damage, internal injuries, or fatal electrocution.

In many cases, workers injured by electrical hazards on NYC job sites may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation. Depending on how the accident occurred, claims may arise under New York Labor Law when unsafe conditions, code violations, or third-party negligence are involved. Liability may extend to contractors, property owners, utility companies, or equipment manufacturers. To learn how electrocution accident claims work and who may be held legally responsible, visit our Electrocution Accidents page.

Construction Site Fall Accidents in New York City: Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injury and death on New York City construction job sites. Workers may fall from scaffolds, ladders, rooftops, elevated platforms, open edges, or unprotected floor openings due to missing safety devices, unstable work surfaces, improper setup, or inadequate fall protection. These accidents often result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal injuries, and permanent disabilities.

Unlike many workplace injuries, construction site fall accidents in NYC frequently give rise to claims beyond workers’ compensation. Under New York Labor Law §240 — commonly known as the Scaffold Law — property owners and contractors may be held strictly liable when proper safety devices are not provided, regardless of worker fault. To understand how these claims work and when additional compensation may be available, visit our Construction Site Fall Accidents page.

Forklift Accidents on New York City Construction Sites: Forklift accidents are a serious — and often preventable — cause of injury on New York City construction job sites, where heavy equipment frequently operates in tight, crowded work zones. Tip-overs, falling loads, and struck-by or caught-between incidents commonly occur when operators are improperly trained, loads are unsecured, equipment is poorly maintained, or site traffic is poorly controlled. These accidents can cause catastrophic harm, including crush injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal trauma, and fatal injuries — particularly when workers are struck, pinned, or run over.

Forklift accidents on NYC construction sites frequently involve safety violations, negligent supervision, or defective equipment, which may open the door to legal claims beyond workers’ compensation. Depending on how the incident occurred, responsibility may extend to a general contractor or subcontractor, the property owner, an equipment rental company, or the manufacturer of a defective forklift or component. Our firm handles forklift injury cases arising on job sites throughout Lower Manhattan and across New York City. To learn how forklift accident claims work, who may be held legally responsible, and what steps matter most after a serious machinery-related injury, visit our Forklift Accidents page.

Heavy Equipment Accidents on New York City Construction Sites: Heavy equipment accidents cause some of the most severe and life-altering injuries on New York City construction job sites, particularly on large-scale projects involving cranes, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and other powerful machinery. These accidents often occur when equipment is improperly operated, inadequately maintained, defectively designed, or used in unsafe or overcrowded site conditions. When heavy machinery malfunctions or is misused, workers face an extreme risk of catastrophic harm.

Injuries from heavy equipment accidents frequently include crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and fatal injuries that permanently alter a worker’s ability to earn a living. Because these incidents often involve multiple layers of responsibility, injured workers may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation. Liability may extend to general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment rental companies, or manufacturers when negligent supervision, unsafe practices, or defective machinery contribute to the accident. To learn how heavy equipment accident claims are handled and who may be held legally responsible, visit our Heavy Equipment Accidents page.

Ladder & Scaffolding Accidents on New York City Construction Sites: Ladder and scaffolding accidents are among the most common — and most dangerous — causes of serious injury on New York City construction job sites. Workers may fall from ladders, scaffolds, suspended platforms, or elevated work areas due to unstable surfaces, missing or inadequate guardrails, improper assembly, defective equipment, or a failure to provide required fall protection. Because these incidents involve falls from height, they often result in catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal injuries, and permanent disabilities that can end a construction worker’s career.

New York Labor Law provides some of the strongest worker protections in the country for ladder and scaffolding accidents. Under Labor Law §240 — commonly known as the Scaffold Law — property owners and contractors may be held strictly liable when proper safety devices are not provided, regardless of worker fault. As a result, injured workers frequently have legal options that extend beyond workers’ compensation benefits. To learn how ladder and scaffolding accident claims work, what safety violations matter most, and who may be held legally responsible, visit our Ladder & Scaffolding Accidents page.

Construction Site Nail Gun Accidents in New York City: Nail gun accidents are a serious and often overlooked hazard on New York City construction job sites, where these high-powered tools are used daily for framing, roofing, and finishing work. Severe injuries can occur when safety mechanisms are removed or disabled, tools malfunction, workers are improperly trained, or job sites are rushed, overcrowded, or poorly supervised. Nail gun incidents often happen in an instant and can cause puncture wounds, eye injuries, nerve damage, fractures, internal organ injuries, and permanent disabilities.

Because nail gun accidents frequently involve defective equipment, inadequate supervision, or violations of construction safety requirements, injured workers may have legal options beyond workers’ compensation. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to contractors, site supervisors, equipment suppliers, or manufacturers when unsafe conditions or faulty tools contribute to the injury. To learn how nail gun accident claims work and who may be held legally responsible, visit our Construction Site Nail Gun Accidents page.