Category: Construction Accidents

You may have seen large construction projects involving towering cranes and newly constructed buildings that touch the clouds. In the United States, the construction industry generates about $2.8 trillion every year. Despite being one of the largest industries on the planet, construction is also one of the most dangerous, with countless workers suffering injuries daily….

New York construction accident cases are governed by a complex framework of statutes designed to protect workers in one of the nation’s most dangerous industries. With over 250,000 construction workers navigating hazardous conditions daily across the five boroughs, understanding the legal protections available is essential for both workers and employers. As experienced personal injury attorneys…

Those iconic black-and-white photographs from the 1920s showing construction workers perched on steel beams hundreds of feet above New York City streets serve as a stark reminder of the significant elevation-related risks in the construction industry. Recognizing these hazards, New York enacted Labor Law § 240(1), commonly known as the “Scaffold Law,” specifically to provide…

In the bustling construction industry of New York, including the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, accidents can occur despite safety measures. When they do, construction accident claims become crucial for injured workers seeking compensation. At the heart of many such claims lies New York’s Labor Law Section 241(6), a vital piece of legislation…

If you or a loved one has recently suffered an injury while on the job at a construction site, you may be researching your options regarding construction accident settlements. You may be entitled to compensation. Recent reports indicate that the lull in construction that occurred during the pandemic is now well over. In Construction Dive,…

A Closer Look at the Recent NYC Crane Collapse On July 26, 2023, a large construction crane on 10th Avenue and West 41st Street in New York City burst into flames and eventually collapsed, falling several stories onto the street below.  News outlets are reporting that the crane was carrying 16 tons of concrete, and…

Grandelli & Eskenasi is proud to announce that after extensive litigation, we were able to settle a construction accident lawsuit on behalf of a New York City plumber for $7,250,000, the day before the trial was scheduled to begin. This a case that gained some notoriety in legal circles last year because there was a…

In mid-September, a 46-year-old construction worker was fatally crushed to death in a construction accident while working at a site on Java Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.  The construction project, by Lendlease Construction, involved the construction of a new, 14-story building along the Brooklyn waterfront. Following the incident, the New York City Department of Buildings issued…

In April 2015, a tragic construction accident occurred in a Manhattan work site when an unreinforced trench collapsed, crushing a worker. The collapse resulted in the wrongful death of Carlos Moncayo, a 22-year-old Ecuadorean immigrant. According to both city and federal regulations, construction work involving trenches deeper than five feet requires that the trenches be…

Construction workers are more prone to fatal or severe injuries at their workplace, and these accidents can significantly impact the lives of the injured workers and their families. It can result in life-long medical expenses, lost wages, loss of enjoyment in life, inability to care for oneself, and even death. If you have been involved…