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If you've been seriously injured as the result of a construction site accident in New York, you're probably wondering - or should be - How do I prove my construction site accident case under New York law?

Based on mass media reports - and the implicit message in attorney ads, one would have to assume that if you've been seriously injured in a construction site accident in New York, you are automatically entitled to receive a damages award for your personal injuries.

But it's just not true.

To the contrary, New York's courts have been clamping down considerably on construction site accident cases, and the number of successful construction site accident cases is dwindling.

Simply put, there are several important questions that you should have answered before you agree to talk to the insurance company, and even before you hire any attorney. These questions include the following:

Many Lawyer Ads Claim That They Handle Construction Site Accident Cases in New York. But None of The Ads Answer Any of These Questions; And None of Them Arm You With the Information You Need on How To Avoid Mistakes That Are Guaranteed to Diminish the Value of Your Accident Claim.

The articles at our construction site accident blog and website give straightforward answers to these questions, and more, including:

In addition, our FREE guide to New York accident cases

Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of their Claim answers the following important questions:

What the insurance company will likely do to try to defeat your claim;
What your role should be in helping prosecute your accident claim, and, most importantly,
The 10 Mistakes That Are Guaranteed To Diminish the Value of Your Accident Claim (and how to avoid them).

You can order a copy of this book by filling out the contact form here, or by calling our Long Island office at 516.791.5700.

Here are some of the basic rules governing construction site accident cases in New York:

Construction site accident cases in New York are governed by § 200, 240(1) and 241(6) of the Labor Law. These laws were enacted in order to assure that both the owners and contractors at construction sites provide their workers with adequate safety measures and equipment, and thereby prevent - to the maximum extent posssible - these terrible and tragic construction site accidents from occurring. In general, if a construction site worker sustains serious personal injuries as a direct result of the defendants' violation of one of these worker safety statutes, they will be held responsible for the workers' injuries as a matter of law.

In our view, if you have been seriously injured as the result of a new york construction site accident, you are probably wasting your time if you are trying to negotiate a pre-action settlement with the insurance company. Simply put, you are far more likely to obtain fair and reasonable compensation for your accident claim after you file suit.

Our Promise

We promise to give you ethical, sound counsel, and to use the most up-to-date technology to move your case through the court system more efficiently and effectively. In that regard, our Long Island, New York law office is part of a rare breed of offices that has changed over to a nearly paperless office, and files nearly all of our cases electronically through the New York courts' e-filing system.

The Law Offices of Jonathan M. Cooper are located in Nassau County, New York, and serves the following areas: Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Suffolk, Manhattan, Westchester and Staten Island.

Call Us Today To Discuss Your Construction Site Accident Case

Even if you are unsure whether your case is valid, you can fill out the contact form on this page, or pick up the phone and call us for a free and confidential consultation. We promise to tell you the cold, hard truth - even if it means that you do not have a viable case.

Author of the Free book on New York accident cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, New York worksite accident attorney and construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper is available to answer your questions regarding construction accident related injuries under New York law. For additional information on these topics, including what type of worksite accidents are covered under New York's Labor Laws, please feel free to contact Jonathan Cooper's main office in Nassau County, Long Island at 516-791-5700.

Blog for Construction Site Accidents

Library for Construction Site Accidents:

When an Owner & Contractor Will Be Liable For a New York Construction Accident - No Matter What
Wondering when a building owner & contractor will be liable for a NY construction accident - no matter what? Call Jonathan Cooper at 516-791-5700 for more info.
How to Prove Liability for a Falling Object at a New York Construction Site
Author of the Free Consumer Guide, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York construction accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how to prove a personal injury case resulting from a falling object at a construction site under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
NY Labor Law Section 240(1) - Who Is Protected By This Statute
Long Island, New York construction accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses which people are - and which are not - protected by New York Labor Law 240(1) in the context of a construction site accident. For additional information on this topic, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-a-construction-site-accident-case-in-new-york.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
What Type of Construction Risks Are Protected By NY Labor Law §240(1)?
Long Island, New York construction accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the types of elevation-related risks that are protected by statute in New York. For additional information on how to prove your construction site accident case under New York law, please visit http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-a-construction-site-accident-case-in-new-york.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
The 2 Types of NY Labor Law §200 Cases - and How to Prove Them
Long Island, New York construction accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the two types of New York Labor Law §200 cases, and how to prove each one of them. For additional information on how construction site accident cases are handled under New York law, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
Construction Manager Liability For Worksite Accidents Under NY Law
In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the liability parameters of a construction manager - as opposed to the site owner or general contractor - for worker's injuries at the construction site under New York's Labor Laws. For additional articles on construction site accidents and how they are analyzed under NY law, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or contact Mr. Cooper directly at his Nassau County office at 516.791.5700.
The Fatal Mistake That Can Ruin Your Construction Site Accident Case in New York
In this article, Long Island, New York construction site injury attorney Jonathan Cooper explains how a worker's refusal to use the safety devices furnished by his employer at a work site can lead to the dismissal of his case. For additional information on this topic, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com or contact his Nassau County law office directly at 516-791-5700.
Why Shipyard Accidents Do Not Qualify For Protection Under New York's Labor Laws
In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a recent opinion by New York's highest court specifically excluded shipyard accidents from the strict (and sometimes, absolute) liability provisions of New York's Labor Laws. For additional information on this topic and the applicability of New York's Labor Laws to construction site accidents in general, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
How To Prove A Construction Site Accident Case in New York
In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper sets forth some of the basic elements that a plaintiff must successfully prove in order to win his or her personal injury case. For more information on this topic, and personal injury cases generally, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or visit his wesbite at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
New York Construction Site Accidents: Why Fewer Cases Are Succeeding
In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury and construction site litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a recent decision from one of New York's appellate courts came to dismiss a construction worker's serious injury claims. For more information on personal injury, negligence and cases in New York, you can download Jonathan Cooper's FREE eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" directly from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or from his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
Construction Site Injuries and New York's Labor Laws
In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper provides a brief overview of the laws governing the site owner and contractors' liability for their workers' personal injuries that are sustained at the work site. For more information about accident cases generally, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, where you can also download Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim."