Were you injured in a construction accident in Nassau County?
At Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C., we are trusted construction accident lawyers with over 30 years of experience representing injured workers across Nassau County, NY.
If you've been hurt on a Nassau County construction site, a serious injury can mean ongoing medical treatment, mounting bills, and lost wages while you are unable to work. One fall or one equipment failure can keep you off the job for months. Our Nassau County, NY construction accident injury lawyer has stood with injured workers for more than three decades, and we understand what a workplace injury does to a household. Reach out for a free consultation and we will walk through your legal options.
Construction Accident Lawyer Nassau County, NY
A construction accident claim is a request for benefits after a worker is hurt on a job site. In New York, nearly every construction worker is covered by workers' compensation, a no-fault system that pays for medical care and part of your lost wages no matter who caused the accident. You do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong. You only have to show that the injury happened because of your work.
That protection matters on a construction site, where the causes of an injury are often layered. A single fall might involve a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a scaffold supplier. Workers' compensation lets you start collecting benefits while those questions get sorted out. When another company's carelessness contributed to the harm, a separate claim may also be possible, and our Nassau County construction accident attorneys look closely at both paths. Getting the injury classified correctly and the treatment approved is often where an experienced lawyer makes the biggest difference.
Types of Construction Accident Cases We Handle in Nassau County
Construction work carries unique risks. We represent injured workers across the trades, from ironworkers and carpenters to laborers, electricians, and demolition crews. Falls are among the most common causes of serious construction injuries, according to federal safety data. These are the cases our construction accident lawyers see most often.
- Falls from heights. Falls remain one of the deadliest hazards in the trade. We handle claims for workers hurt falling from roofs, beams, elevated platforms, and unfinished floors.
- Scaffolding accidents. A poorly built or overloaded scaffold can collapse or send a worker over the edge. These injuries tend to be severe, and the fault frequently sits with more than one company.
- Ladder accidents. Defective, damaged, or badly placed ladders cause serious falls every year. A broken rung or an unsecured base can end in a fractured spine or a head injury.
- Falling object injuries. Tools, materials, and debris dropped from above strike workers below. Even with a hard hat, a falling object can cause a concussion, a crushed hand, or worse.
- Machinery and equipment accidents. Power tools, nail guns, forklifts, and heavy equipment cause amputations, lacerations, and crush injuries when they malfunction or run without proper guarding.
- Electrocution. Contact with live wires, ungrounded equipment, or overhead power lines can cause burns, cardiac injury, and death. Electrical hazards are common on sites that are still being wired.
- Trench and excavation collapses. A cave-in can bury a worker in seconds. We represent laborers hurt in trench failures and other excavation accidents.
- Crane and hoist accidents. Tip-overs, dropped loads, and rigging failures injure operators and ground crews alike. These accidents often trace back to mechanical failure or unsafe lifting.
- Vehicle and backover accidents. Dump trucks, loaders, and delivery vehicles moving across a busy site strike workers who are hard to see. Backover injuries are frequently catastrophic.
Why Choose Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. as My Construction Accident Lawyer in Nassau County, NY?
Decades of Nassau County Workers' Compensation Experience
Our attorneys have spent their careers on a single thing: representing injured workers. Mark Polsky has practiced workers' compensation law since 1987 and serves as President of the Nassau County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Committee. Adam Rosen has concentrated on workers' compensation for nearly three decades and chairs that same committee. Donald Shouldice has represented injured workers since 1992 and has spent years pressing for stronger protections in the state's workers' compensation system. Their standing in the local bar comes from years of hearings, trials, and appeals on behalf of hurt workers. When you are sorting out on-the-job injury cases after a construction accident, that background matters. Construction claims often turn on details that a general practice would miss, from how a scaffold was rated to which subcontractor controlled the site.
Focused Representation for Injured Workers
We do not split our attention across dozens of practice areas. We only handle workers' compensation benefits claims and the disputes that come with them. That focus means we recognize the tactics insurers use to slow down or deny a construction accident claim, and we know how to answer them. Workers dealing with jobsite injuries deserve a workplace injury lawyer in Nassau County, NY who does this work exclusively.
Understanding Construction Accident Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Construction Accident Cases
Workers' compensation pays defined benefits rather than open-ended damages. Because it is a no-fault system, you give up the right to sue your employer, but you gain the right to benefits without proving fault. Those benefits generally include:
- Medical treatment for the work injury, including surgery, therapy, and medication
- Wage replacement, usually two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a state maximum
- Awards for permanent loss of use of a body part
- Benefits for surviving family members after a fatal accident
How much you receive depends in large part on how serious and how lasting your injury is. Claims are often grouped into temporary disability, while you heal and cannot earn your full wage, and permanent disability, once a doctor decides your condition is not going to improve further. A permanent injury to an arm, hand, leg, or other scheduled body part can lead to a set award based on the degree of loss.
Liability looks different when a party other than your employer contributed to the accident. A property owner, a subcontractor, or an equipment maker can be pursued through a negligence claim, and that kind of claim may cover losses workers' compensation does not, such as pain and suffering. Working out fault on a crowded job site takes real investigation. Our attorneys review the same questions raised in determining fault after any serious site accident.
What Are Important Aspects of a Construction Accident Case?
Strong claims are built early. A few things carry more weight than most workers expect:
- Prompt reporting. Tell your employer in writing as soon as you are able.
- Medical records that connect your condition to the work injury.
- Photographs of the hazard before it is repaired or cleared.
- The names of witnesses and any other companies on the site.
Site conditions change fast. Evidence pertaining to a crane accident or a trench collapse can vanish within days, which is why an early look at the scene protects your claim.
What Is the Construction Accident Case Timeline?
Every case moves at its own pace, but most follow a path you can recognize:
- You report the injury and begin medical treatment.
- A claim is filed with the Workers' Compensation Board.
- The insurer accepts the claim or disputes it.
- Hearings are held before a judge when there is a dispute.
- Benefits continue while you treat, and a permanency award may follow once you reach maximum medical improvement.
A confined space injury or another complex construction accident can add steps, especially when a third party is involved.
What Should You Bring to Your Construction Accident Consultation?
The first meeting goes faster when you bring the following evidence and documents:
- Any accident or incident report you filed
- Medical records, bills, and the names of your providers
- Photographs of the scene or your injuries
- A list of the companies and people on the site that day
You do not need every document to get started. During a free consultation, we will explain your rights, walk through the legal options in front of you, and tell you what comes next.
What Are Important New York Legal Resources for Construction Accident Cases?
These public resources can help injured workers in Nassau County understand the rules that shape a construction accident claim.
- The Workers' Compensation Board explains how to file a claim and what to expect from the process.
- New York's Workers' Compensation Law sets a two-year deadline to file most claims after an accident.
- The state's comparative negligence rule reduces a recovery by the injured person's share of fault instead of barring it.
- The Board also outlines the benefits available under workers' compensation, including medical care and lost wages.
Reach Out to Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. to Schedule a Consultation
If a construction accident has left you hurt in Nassau County, you do not have to work through the claim alone. We offer a free consultation with no obligation, and we will give you a straight assessment of your situation. Contact us to set up a time to discuss your case, and we will follow up promptly to get started.
