Maximize Your Construction Accident Settlements

The attorneys at Grandelli & Eskenasi have built a reputation for securing substantial verdicts and settlements for injured construction workers throughout New York. With offices conveniently located in downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island, we provide accessible legal representation to construction accident victims and their families.

Over the past three decades, our firm has successfully represented numerous construction workers, including masons, engineers, steam fitters, plumbers, ironworkers, dock builders, electricians, laborers, and various other trades involved in the construction industry.

When a construction worker is injured on a job site in New York, understanding the available legal options is crucial for securing fair compensation. At Grandelli & Eskenasi, we specialize in helping injured workers pursue maximum construction accident settlements through both workers’ compensation benefits and third-party claims against negligent parties.

Two Paths to Compensation for Injured Construction Workers

For workers injured in construction accidents, there are two primary avenues for pursuing the compensation necessary for recovery:

Workers’ compensation benefits: Available regardless of fault or violation of statute or regulation
Third-party claims: Cases where a party other than the victim’s employer caused the accident

Many injured workers don’t realize they can simultaneously file for workers’ compensation benefits while pursuing third-party claims against those responsible for their injuries. As experienced construction lawyers, we focus on securing the construction accident settlements injured workers deserve from these negligent parties.

Record-Breaking Construction Accident Settlements

What sets our firm apart is our track record of success. Our recoveries rank among the highest on record in New York State for construction-related injuries. This exceptional achievement has earned us recognition from peers in the legal community:

Louis Grandelli has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2010-2025
Leigh Eskenasi has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2021-2025 and as a Rising Star for 2014-2020
The partners at the firm have been included in Best Lawyers in America for multiple years running
Our firm has been named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm for Personal Injury in New York City for the past seven years

Why You Need Specialized Construction Lawyers

The New York State Labor Law and Industrial Code were specifically enacted to protect construction workers, recognizing that large construction companies often prioritize profits over worker safety. However, companies defending construction accident claims typically employ major insurance carriers with vast resources who vigorously contest every claim, regardless of merit.

Proven Experience Handling Complex Construction Cases

Our construction lawyers have aggressively investigated and litigated numerous complex cases, achieving significant recoveries after going to trial or through pre-trial mediation. We also possess extensive experience in appellate work when necessary in these highly contested cases.

For construction workers specifically, we have:

Successfully represented workers injured in falls from scaffolds, ladders, and other elevations
Obtained substantial settlements for workers struck by falling objects at construction sites
Secured compensation for workers injured by unsafe equipment or inadequate safety protocols
Won cases involving violations of New York Labor Law §200, §240(1) and §241(6)

Why Construction Accident Claims Require Specialized Knowledge

Construction accident claims involve complex legal and technical considerations that demand specialized expertise:

Multiple liable parties: General contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers
Industry-specific regulations: New York Labor Law §200, §240(1) and §241(6), the New York Industrial Code, OSHA standards, building codes, safety protocols
Technical evidence: Engineering reports, structural analyses, accident reconstruction
Knowledge of the Law: New York has statutes and regulations crafted to protect workers from injuries. Despite these protections, accidents still happen and the courts apply the law to the facts of each case to determine liability. An attorney experienced in the area of construction accidents will know how to demonstrate to the court and to a jury how the facts of your case give rise to liability on the culpable parties

As experienced construction lawyers, we navigate these complexities efficiently to build compelling cases that result in substantial construction accident settlements for our clients.

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Proven Results: Millions Recovered for Injured Workers

Our firm has established a remarkable track record of securing substantial construction accident settlements for our clients throughout New York. Our firm has obtained some of the highest recoveries in New York for injured construction workers:

$22.9 Million - In a construction accident where a worker sustained a brain injury after falling from a ladder
$22.9 Million - Recovery for a construction worker sustaining occupational injuries
$16 Million - Damages verdict for a Brooklyn resident who experienced traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle collision
$10 Million - Settlement in a commercial truck accident case resolved through confidential agreement
$9 Million - For a worker injured when a manhole cover he was standing on exploded
$9 Million - Compensation for a 26-year-old construction worker injured during a workplace explosion
$8.5 Million - For a sanitation worker who was injured when a construction site along his route was inadequately guarded
$7.75 Million - For a construction worker injured after falling from his work area while he was unloading equipment
$7.25 Million - For a construction worker who fell from a ladder after being electrocuted by a live wire
$7.25 Million - Construction worker who fell from a ladder after receiving an electric shock
$6.5 Million - Recovery for a union laborer injured in a trench collapse
$5.5 Million - Recovery on behalf of a union operating engineer struck by construction debris that fell from an elevated height
$5 Million - For a worker who was injured when he fell from a ladder and subsequently died as a result of the pain medication he was prescribed
$5 Million - Precedent-establishing recovery for the family of a 43-year-old construction worker who sustained fatal injuries in a ladder fall
$3.35 Million - For a utility worker who was injured when the raised bucket he was working from was struck by a motor vehicle
$3.35 Million - For a utility worker who was injured when his truck was struck by a motor vehicle
$3.1 Million - For the victim of a rear end collision
$2.95 Million - For a construction worker who fell from a ladder and suffered severe ankle injuries
$2.95 Million - 36-year-old electrician who fell off a ladder, severe ankle injuries
$2.95 Million - Husband and wife struck from behind by a bakery van
$2.9 Million - For a construction worker who fell on plastic sheeting at a job site
$2.9 Million - For a worker who slipped and fell on a job site
$2.9 Million - Construction worker at Museum of Modern Art, knee and back injuries
$2.9 Million - Operating engineer, slip and fall at construction site, spinal injuries
$2.75 Million - For a worker who fell from a ladder while descending from a wall
$2.75 Million - Construction worker, ladder fell while descending from a wall
$2.5 Million - Construction worker fell 12 feet from an unsecured elevated platform
$2.25 Million - For a worker who fell in an open hole at a job site when he was struck by a passing vehicle
$2.25 Million - 41-year-old construction laborer struck by vehicle, fell into Con Ed excavation
$1.75 Million - 40-year-old single mother, head-on collision with drunken driver in Connecticut
$1.6 Million - Long Island woman seriously injured in a car accident
$1.5 Million - Man injured in a one-car collision, lower back and arm injuries
$1.4 Million - 37-year-old Staten Island construction worker slipped on gravel, knee surgery
$1.4 Million - Client struck by vehicle while crossing the street, pelvis and lower back injuries
$1.3 Million - Three Czechoslovakian immigrants, motor vehicle accident on Thanksgiving Day
$1 Million - Construction accident, confidential agreement
$1 Million - 44-year-old Brooklyn man, spinal injuries in motor vehicle accident
$1 Million - NYPD officer injured in the line of duty when her vehicle was struck by a delivery truck
$975,000 - 51-year-old New Jersey man struck by NYC Sanitation truck while unloading copier

These results demonstrate our commitment to maximizing construction accident settlements for clients across the New York metropolitan area.

Get The Compensation You Deserve

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a construction accident, don’t settle for just workers’ compensation benefits. Our experienced construction accident lawyers will fight to secure the full compensation you deserve under New York law. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case.