Construction Site Accidents and Injuries

The construction accident attorneys at Block O'Toole & Murphy know how a construction accident can devastate the life of an injured worker and his family. We have a long and proud tradition of representing laborers of all kinds who have been injured on the job.  We are well versed in the New York Labor Laws, and have recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injured workers.  Block O'Toole & Murphy is known as a force in the construction accident field.  In fact, the firm has a co-chair (Mr. O'Toole) and two members (Mr. Scher & Mr. Gjelaj) on the New York State Trial Lawyers Association Labor Law Committee.

If you have suffered a serious injury as a result of an accident involving any type of construction, repair, renovation, demolition, cleaning, or painting job you need a top-notch trial law firm to protect you and make sure you receive all the compensation you are entitled to. Many workers who are hurt on the job do not realize that they may be entitled to bring a personal injury action and that they are protected by the Labor Laws of New York. 

If you have suffered an injury on a construction site, we urge you to explore all of your legal rights by contacting us as soon as possible after the injury occurs. Construction accident victims need a law firm that knows the law, understands the rights of workers, and has the tools to maximize financial recovery.  Our team of experienced and skilled New York construction accident lawyers has a track record of success that insurance companies and defense firms respect and fear.

Contact the construction injury lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy to receive a Free Consultation today.

Construction sites can be extremely hazardous for workers, particularly when the proper safety precautions aren't taken to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. The attorneys at Block O'Toole & Murphy have experience handling many types of construction accident lawsuits. Listed below are a few of the circumstances that can lead to serious construction site injuries:

• Falls from a scaffold or ladder
• Heavy equipment accidents, such as those involving cranes and forklifts
• Electrocution accidents
• Fires and explosions
• Hoisting accidents

The law firm of Block O'Toole & Murphy has a long-standing and successful history of making sure juries and insurance companies understand how a construction accident can impact a person's life, as well as the lives of the victim's family members. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our injured clients.  A few recent construction accident case results include:

• $6,250,000 settlement for a framer that fell from a joist and suffered complete quadriplegia
• $5,500,000 settlement for an electrician that fell from an extension ladder and sustained a head injury
• $5,030,572 recovery for a construction worker that was injured when a scaffold tipped over
• $4,995,000 settlement for a laborer that was injured while working on unsteady flooring at a construction site
• $4,900,000 recovery for a Local 3 electrician who was injured in a ladder fall
• $4,011,000 verdict for a 62 year-old lead inspector who suffered back injuries
• $4,000,000 settlement for a steamfitter injured after becoming entangled in a water pump
• $4,000,000 recovery for an elevator erector injured in a construction site accident
• $3,700,000 verdict for an asbestos worker injured in a scaffold collapse
• $3,500,000 recovery for a porter who sustained a head injury after being struck by limestone that fell from a roof
• $3,500,000 settlement for a journeyman carpenter injured while constructing a scaffold
• $2,600,000 settlement for a union laborer injured when he fell off an unguarded scaffold
• $2,600,000 settlement for an electrician injured in an electrocution accident
• $2,250,000 wrongful death recovery for the spouse of an elevator erector in a construction accident tragedy
• $2,225,000 settlement for a 53 year old Local 608 carpenter injured in a construction accident
• $2,150,000 settlement for a union carpenter injured in a falling object accident
• $1,995,000 verdict for a man who suffered a knee injury and herniated lumbar disc in a construction site accident
• $1,900,000 settlement for a 32 BJ union worker injured in an elevator accident
• $1,850,000 settlement for a union laborer who suffered injuries to the tips of two fingers while rigging and hoisting a load
• $1,400,000 settlement for a carpenter who suffered injures to the ring and middle fingers while operating a table saw
• $1,350,000 recovery for a construction worker who fell off a roof

If you have been injured in a serious construction-related accident of any kind, or if you were hurt in the course of any type of physical labor, you should contact the experienced construction injury attorneys at the law firm of Block O'Toole & Murphy today.

We offer a free consultation so you can have the opportunity to discuss your case with our attorneys at no cost. If you have been injured in a construction accident, we can help you hold the people that caused your accident responsible.

Contact us today: 212.736.5300

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