Construction Accident Attorney Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, New York

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:

• What laws apply to construction site accident cases in New York?
• Is it true that New York's courts are allowing fewer construction site accident cases to succeed?
• What role am I expected to play in the prosecution of my new york accident case?
  

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:

• How To Prove a Construction Site Accident Case in New York;
• How New York's Labor Laws Govern Construction Site Accident Cases;
  
• Why Fewer New York Construction Site Accident Cases Are Succeeding; and,
  
• Why Some New York Construction Site Accident Cases Should Never See the Inside of a Courtroom;

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.

Long Island, New York  child accident attorney, construction site accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper practices in Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York City and Westchester. In order to order a FREE copy of his Book on New York accident lawsuits entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," or to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Cooper, please contact his main office located in Cedarhurst, Long Island at 516.791.5700.

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Blog for Construction Site Accidents

• Suffolk Court Highlights Split Between NY Courts In Construction Site Accident Cases
• Intoxicated NY House Painter Falls Off His Own Ladder - and Sues
• Injured Cement Truck Driver Covered by NY Labor Law 240(1), Court Holds
• School That Loaned Ladder to Worker May Be Held Liable For Fall, NY Court Holds
• When NY Courts Reach Absurd Results: Worker Injured in Collapsed Trench Deemed a "Trespasser"
• Despite Finding that Worker Covered by NY Labor Law 240(1), Court Dismisses Case
• NY Appeals Court Denies Judgment to Worker That Fell From Ladder
• NY Construction Worker Who Was Refused Safety Equipment Awarded Judgment
• Construction Worker Who Erected Own Scaffold Still Entitled to Recover Under NY Labor Law
• Why Having Adequate Safety Devices Isn't Enough to Defeat a New York Scaffold-Law Claim
• NY Court Holds Safety Consultant Not Liable For Construction Site Accident
• Building Architect Protected By Construction Site Safety Laws, NY County Courts Says
• The Most Formidable Defense to a New York Construction Site Accident Case
• How Site Owners Can Be Held Absolutely Liable in a NY Construction Accident Case
• Brooklyn Court Awards Judgment to Injured Construction Worker on Labor Law 240 Claim
• NY Appeal Court Sets Limits on Elevation-Related Risks in Construction Site Accidents
• Kings County Court Dismisses Worker's Accident Claim - And Disregards Jury's Verdict
• Worker Injured At Closed Construction Site Not Entitled to Recover, Queens Court Holds
• Queens Worker Who Fell From Ladder Wins Judgment - Even Though Ladder Not Defective
• The Most Important Exception To Owner/Contractor Liability For Worksite Accidents in NY

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Library for Construction Site Accidents:

• NY Labor Law Section 240(1) - Who Is Protected By This Statute   
  Description: 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)?   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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   
  Description: 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."

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Frequent Questions for Construction Site Accidents:

• Can I sue my employer in NY for the personal injuries I suffered while working on a construction job site?

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Case Results for Construction Site Accidents:

• $20,000 and Waiver of Lien For Worker Injured When Defective Elevator Door Fractured His Finger

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