If you were injured on a construction site, knowing how to start your construction accident case is the first step toward getting the compensation you deserve.
A serious injury changes everything overnight. You may be dealing with hospital visits, lost income, and a family that depends on you — all at the same time. It's overwhelming, and it's okay to not know where to begin.
Gorayeb & Associates has helped injured construction workers in New York for over 40 years, recovering more than $2 billion for people just like you.
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The most important thing you can do right after a construction accident is get medical care — even if you feel fine. Some injuries don't show symptoms for hours or days, and a medical record creates a critical paper trail for your case.
New York has some of the strongest construction worker protection laws in the country. Here's what you need to know:
Labor Law 240 (the Scaffold Law): If you fell from a ladder, scaffold, roof, or any elevated surface due to a gravity-related accident, your employer and property owner are automatically liable — even if you made a mistake. This is one of the most powerful worker protections in New York.
Labor Law 241(6): Construction sites must follow specific safety rules set by New York's Industrial Code. If those rules were violated and you were hurt, you may have a strong legal claim.
These laws protect all construction workers in New York — regardless of immigration status, employment type, or how long you've been on the job.
Learn more: Understanding New York's Scaffold Law | New York Scaffolding Accident Lawyers
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system — you don't have to prove anyone was negligent to receive benefits. But you must act within the deadlines.
Report to your employer: Within 30 days of the accident.
File a C-3 form: Submit your Employee Claim (C-3) to the NY Workers' Compensation Board within 2 years of the accident.
Workers' compensation covers:
Workers' compensation does NOT cover:
You are eligible to file a workers' comp claim regardless of your immigration status.
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Workers' comp is only the beginning. To recover full compensation — including pain and suffering, future medical costs, and all lost earnings — you typically need to file a third-party lawsuit against the general contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer responsible for your accident.
A construction accident lawyer handles all of that on your behalf. You don't go to court alone.
Here's what Gorayeb brings to your case:
A successful construction accident case can recover damages including:
If your family lost a loved one in a construction accident, you may have a wrongful death claim. Learn more: Wrongful Death Accidents.
For all types of injuries, see: New York Personal Injury Lawyers.
We handle all types of construction injuries — see our full list of practice areas.
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Now you know how to start your construction accident case — the next step is yours. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
Want to understand the scope of construction injuries in New York? See our New York construction accident statistics.
Gorayeb & Associates has fought for injured construction workers in New York for over 40 years, recovering more than $2 billion for people who needed someone in their corner. We handle everything — from filing your workers' comp claim to taking your case to trial if that's what it takes.
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