Can You Sue After a Construction Accident in NY State? Under Workers’ Compensation rules, you can’t sue over most injuries on the job. But for certain construction jobs, you can.
START What kind of job were you on when you were hurt?
A larger structure or building.
A single-family or two-family house. Was the owner of the house actively supervising the project?
Was your injury the result of falling, or something falling on you, or unsafe ground-level conditions?
YES
NO YES
NO
You might have grounds to sue. WHAT’S NEXT?
You probably cannot sue. WHAT’S NEXT?
You probably cannot sue. WHAT’S NEXT?
You might have grounds to sue. WHAT’S NEXT?
Talk to an
EXPERIENCED LAWYER about how your accident occurred.
Talk to a
LAWYER
about receiving Workers’ Comp benefits.
Talk to an
EXPERIENCED LAWYER about your strategy.
Talk to a
LAWYER
about securing Workers’ Comp benefits
For help with your claim, CALL the Lachman & Gorton Law Office today: 1-607-754-0500