Bronx Construction Accident Lawyer
New York Labor Law §240 gives injured Bronx construction workers a right that workers in almost every other state don’t have: the ability to hold property owners and general contractors fully liable for elevation-related accidents, regardless of the worker’s own actions. Frekhtman & Associates has spent 25 years building these cases in Bronx Supreme Court.
A construction accident in the Bronx can end a career in seconds. The injury is immediate. What follows is the workers’ compensation fight, the pressure to accept less than the case is worth, and the defense team arguing the site met every standard, which takes years. What most injured workers don’t know is that New York’s Labor Law §240 gives them something workers in nearly every other state don’t have: the right to hold property owners and general contractors absolutely liable for elevation-related accidents, regardless of the worker’s own actions. That protection exists on every active Bronx job site, from the towers rising on the South Bronx waterfront to the infrastructure projects running through Mott Haven and Hunts Point. A Bronx construction accident lawyer who has taken §240 cases to verdict in Bronx Supreme Court understands what that liability means in practice, and what defense teams do to argue around it.
At Frekhtman & Associates, Arkady Frekhtman, a veteran Bronx Supreme trial attorney has spent 25+ years taking on the property owners, general contractors, and insurers who try to argue their way out of Labor Law liability. When they bring engineering experts to dispute the accident conditions, we bring better ones. When they claim the site met OSHA standards, we pull the records that say otherwise.
Our results. Your decision.
- $900M+ total recovered for injured New Yorkers
- $69.25M largest single recovery in a motor vehicle case
- 25+ years trying cases on the Bronx Supreme calendar
- Multi-million dollar settlements for injured construction workers
- No fee unless we win
Call our Bronx office at (718) 733-9300 24/7 to find out if you have a case.
I was injured in a work related accident. I am proud to have Frekhtman & Associates because of the interests and passion they have for injured workers. I now believe my case is in good hands.
Construction as a Contributing Factor to an Injury
Any traffic signals or signs that change traffic flows during a period of construction carry the full weight of the law. This means that, if an accident does occur, the rules for that road may be different than what they would normally be. For instance, the right of way in an intersection may have changed or the speed limit could be different.
A Bronx construction attorney could help people injured in car accidents that occurred near construction sites understand their rights under the law. They can investigate the circumstances that lead to the crash to determine fault.
Injuries that Happen on Bronx Work Sites
When someone passing by or visiting a construction accident is injured, a claim must examine their reasons for entering the land as well as any steps taken by the property manager that may have contributed to the injury. If an invited guest enters a construction site, the owner of the site must provide that guest with protective gear and work with employees to ensure that they are safe.
If an injury does occur, and the site owner is responsible under New York law, that owner is liable to compensate the injured person for all their losses. This can include paying medical bills, providing compensation for lost wages, and even paying for mental anguish. Plaintiffs have three years after the injury to file a claim under New York Civ. Prac. Law & Rules §214.
It is also critical to remember that injured construction workers cannot file lawsuits for their injuries. Instead, on-the-job injuries are covered by workers’ compensation laws. This involves filing a claim with a workers’ compensation insurance policy. A Bronx construction accident lawyer could help non-workers pursue damages for their injuries due to property owner negligence and could help workers file thorough claims.
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Consult with a Bronx Construction Accident Attorney Today
Construction accident cases in the Bronx involve some of the most powerful legal protections available to injured workers in New York. Labor Law §240 and §241 impose absolute liability on property owners and general contractors for gravity-related injuries and unsafe work site conditions, regardless of who was at fault. These statutes exist specifically because construction workers deserve protection that general negligence law alone doesn’t provide.
Building a strong construction accident claim requires identifying every responsible party, from the property owner and general contractor to subcontractors and equipment manufacturers, and pursuing each one. Frekhtman & Associates investigates liability, retains construction safety experts, and coordinates medical care for seriously injured workers across the Bronx.
There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our Fight is Your Fight.
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Frekhtman & Associates
20 E 205th Street
Bronx, NY 10468
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