Falls from heights are among the most devastating construction accidents in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and throughout New York City. A single fall from a scaffold, ladder, roof, temporary platform, steel frame, or elevated work surface can cause life-altering injuries—traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, paralysis, multiple fractures, internal injuries, and wrongful death. These incidents often happen when safety protections are missing, defective, improperly installed, or ignored.
New York construction sites are governed by strict worker-safety rules. When owners, general contractors, or other responsible parties fail to provide proper fall protection—such as secure scaffolding, adequate guardrails, safe ladders, harnesses, lifelines, tie-off points, or warning barriers—workers can be placed in unacceptable danger. Many fall cases involve serious violations tied to unsafe equipment, unstable work surfaces, poor jobsite planning, or inadequate supervision.
Our Brooklyn fall-from-heights lawyers investigate construction area falls involving scaffold failures, ladder slips, roof and beam falls, floor openings, unsecured platforms, defective harness systems, falls into shafts or trenches, and falling-object incidents. We move quickly to preserve jobsite evidence, obtain incident reports, identify witnesses, secure safety logs and training records, review contracts and site-control responsibilities, and consult engineering and construction safety experts when needed.
Construction falls frequently involve two separate legal tracks: workers’ compensation and, when another company or entity contributed to the danger, a third-party personal injury claim for damages that workers’ comp does not pay—such as pain and suffering and full loss of earning capacity. If you or a loved one suffered a serious fall injury, acting quickly can protect critical evidence and your right to compensation.
We handle construction area fall cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no legal fee unless we recover compensation for you.
What counts as a “fall from heights” construction accident in NYC?
A fall from heights can include falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, beams, platforms, lifts, floor openings, balconies under construction, or any elevated surface where proper fall protection was missing, defective, or unsafe.
Do I still have a case if I can get workers’ compensation?
Yes. Workers’ compensation may cover medical care and a portion of lost wages, but it typically does not pay for pain and suffering. If another company, contractor, owner, or manufacturer contributed to the hazard, you may also have a third-party claim for broader damages.
Who can be responsible for a fall from scaffolding or a ladder?
Liability may involve the property owner, general contractor, subcontractors, site managers, or equipment manufacturers—depending on who controlled the worksite, supplied the equipment, supervised safety, or created the dangerous condition.
What evidence is most important after a construction fall?
Key evidence can include photos/video of the area and equipment, witness names, incident reports, OSHA or DOB documentation (when applicable), daily logs, safety meeting records, training records, contracts showing site control, and medical documentation.
What types of injuries are common in fall-from-height cases?
Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, internal injuries, shoulder and knee damage, permanent disability, and wrongful death. Many fall injuries require surgery, long rehabilitation, and can affect long-term earning ability.
How much does it cost to hire your firm for a construction fall case?
We handle construction fall-from-heights cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.
How soon should I contact a lawyer after a jobsite fall?
As soon as possible. Falls from heights cases often depend on time-sensitive evidence like jobsite conditions, equipment preservation, witness statements, and records that can disappear quickly if not secured.