Queens Construction Accident Lawyer

Why Choose Us to Represent Your Construction Accident Case

Choosing the right legal team after a construction accident can significantly impact your recovery. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe – Queens Personal Injury Lawyers, we have a strong record of dedication, results, and community commitment. We focus on building trust with clients, guiding them with care, and pursuing the best possible outcomes. Here is why many in Queens choose us:

• Decades of Combined Experience – Our attorneys, Stephen M. Cohen and Richard S. Jaffe, have decades of experience representing injury victims throughout New York, achieving significant verdicts and settlements in complex cases. Mr. Cohen has secured results such as $4 million for a motorcyclist with paraplegia, $1.2 million for a child with a fractured skull, and $1.5 million for a worker injured in an elevator accident.
• Distinguished Education and Credentials – Mr. Cohen earned his B.S. from Bradley University and his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. Mr. Jaffe earned his B.A. from SUNY Binghamton and his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Fluent in Spanish, he began advocating for injury victims in 1988 as a paralegal for a personal injury law firm.
• Award-Winning Advocacy– Our firm’s accolades, recognized by respected legal organizations and professional publications, such as Martindale-Hubbell, the American Institute- Personal Injury Division, Super Lawyers, AVVO, and BBB Accredited Business, reflect a strong commitment to justice and outstanding client service.
• No Fee Promise – You pay no legal fees unless we win your case, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery without financial stress.
• Deep Community Roots – Our community involvement includes scholarships, charitable programs, and local initiatives that underscore our dedication to families.

Trusted High-Rated Reviews

We’ve earned stellar reviews on Yelp and Google :

• Mary Beams: “I was very pleased with the service that I received. Everything was very organized. Everything was very prompt. The people were very kind and nice everyone I spoke to everything was explained proper. I was not inconvenienced once everything went very smooth. I would definitely recommend them.” Read more
• Yanu Alexandra. “My name is Yanu and I am a client of the law office of Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP LLP. I have had a pleasant experience with both the attorneys and staff. I was impressed with their professionalism and customer service and their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled.” Read more
• Dalivid Solano. “I felt HONORED and GRATEFULLY to have legal representation & settlement for my Injury Related case By COHEN & JAFFE. This is by far THE BEST law firm I have ever work with. The lawyers are extremely good, kind , highly professional and they were always Available I HIGHLY Recommend this Team”. Read more

Common Types of Construction Accidents

Falls, being struck by objects, electrocutions, and caught-in/between hazards are the top four causes of construction fatalities. These dangers—commonly referred to by OSHA as the “Fatal Four”—are at the root of a significant number of injuries and deaths on construction sites across New York.

A knowledgeable Queens construction accident lawyer regularly encounters cases involving:

• Falls from elevated surfaces, such as rooftops, scaffolding, and ladders
• Struck-by accidents, including being hit by tools, steel beams, or moving vehicles
• Caught-in or between incidents, such as getting crushed by equipment or trapped between structural materials
• Electrocutions, due to contact with exposed wires, faulty tools, or unmarked electrical systems
• Slips, trips, and falls, especially in areas with loose debris or wet flooring
• Malfunctioning machinery, often tied to poor maintenance or manufacturing defects

Struck-by injuries resulted in over 150 worker deaths and more than 14,000 nonfatal injuries within the construction industry. These incidents generated $1.4 billion in direct workers’ compensation payouts for claims involving over five days of missed work.

So, what should injured workers in Queens do? When accidents happen, the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe steps in to hold negligent parties accountable. Our team understands how to apply New York Labor Laws—particularly Sections 200, 240 (Scaffold Law), and 241—to prove liability in court or at the negotiating table. These laws place the burden squarely on employers and property owners to implement safety measures and provide secure working environments.

We examine every detail: Was proper fall protection installed? Were safety inspections skipped? Did machinery lack the required safeguards? A single oversight can trigger lifelong consequences, and our firm is here to make sure you’re not left to deal with the aftermath alone.

Legal Action You Can Take After a Construction Accident

In Queens, New York, you cannot sue your employer. However, you could pursue damages from a third party whose negligence resulted in your injuries. Also, you might have the option of filing a workers’ compensation claim (which does not require proof of fault).

Filing a Claim or Lawsuit

If you want to file a lawsuit, we would start that process by adding up the values of all of your losses and sending this figure to the liable insurance company. Sometimes, however, you may face difficulties with seeking the compensation you need through an insurance claim.

If the amount the insurer gives you does not cover all of your losses, you could file a lawsuit against the negligent third-party responsible.

Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Healing from injuries caused by a workplace accident can put you out of work. You could receive benefits if you do the following:

• Report the accident to your employer within 30 days of the injury.
• Get medical treatment from an approved list of providers.
• File a claim for benefits with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.

Types of Damages You Could Secure

If you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you could recover a financial award for the following losses:

• Pain and suffering
• Medical costs (doctor’s visits, surgeries and treatments, prescriptions, mobility aids, and more)
• Lost wages, tips, bonuses, and more
• In-home care like a housekeeper, if you are bedridden

However, keep in mind that some of these losses are only recoverable through a personal injury case. You are unable to recover damages such as pain and suffering through workers’ compensation benefits.

What You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Benefits

You could be entitled to have all necessary medical care covered by workers’ compensation. You could also recover two-thirds of your average weekly wages from the last year, which is calculated based on the previous 52 weeks of employment prior to the injury.

What You Can Do to Help Your Case

Take down any details you can remember about the accident, including the names of people around you at the time. This way, your Queens lawyer from our team can go back and interview anyone who might be able to provide information about how your construction accident occurred.

Protect Your Right to Damages

Avoid posting on social media. This way, the insurance company cannot take your words or photos out of context and claim that you are less injured or affected by the accident than you really are. Avoid speaking to the insurance company for a similar reason.

As soon as you accept a settlement, you cannot fight for further compensation. Let us negotiate for a fair settlement for you.

Listen to Your Doctor

Your doctor will advise you on how to treat your injuries. We recommend following their instructions to the best of your ability. It is also important to take any necessary medication that your doctor recommends and continue taking it as directed.

If you make your own decisions regarding your health, and these decisions contradict your doctor’s recommendations, the insurance company could claim you made your own condition worse.

“I want to convey to the clients that we’re going to do the best we can and that no matter how many questions you have, you’re always going to get that service. You’re going to get courteous people who care about you.”

Richard S. Jaffe

How Much Will a Lawyer Cost You?

Many injured workers feel apprehensive about taking legal action or filing for benefits after an accident at work. You do not have to let this anxiety keep you from retaining a lawyer from our team. We do not require upfront payment from our clients.

We take our fee out of your settlement or award. We will agree on the percentage we will take before we begin working together, and then we detail this agreement via contract in the onboarding paperwork. There are no surprises involved, and there is no risk to you.

Contact a Queens Construction Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

When you face accident-related losses and you do not know how you are going to pay for them, call on us. We have helped many people in your situation secure compensation. Call (866) 878-6774 or fill out our contact form to talk to a representative about how a personal injury lawyer from our Queens team could help you.

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