Construction and Workplace Accidents, and Wrongful Deaths

Justice and financial awards for the injured

New York law firm, Tomkiel & Tomkiel, PC has helped victims of construction and workplace accidents and families of those who suffered a wrongful death for more than 30 years. We care deeply. We know how to win, and our greatest reward is in getting our clients justice and fair compensation.

Construction: getting properly compensated for your injury

While construction accident victims commonly believe workers compensation is their only option, other opportunities exist. If a job site was not safely maintained, or laws protecting workers were violated, owners and contractors can be subject to a personal injury lawsuit.

This can be critical. You may face a lifetime of dramatically altered emotional, physical, and financial circumstances. Workers compensation offers limited recovery. Personal injury lawsuits, however, can provide recovery for full wages and benefits, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Compensation can be substantial.

Our lawyers handle personal injury and workers compensation claims related to—

We represent anyone who works in the construction industry. This includes New York residents and construction workers from out of the area who have been hurt while working in New York City.

Third-party lawsuits and workplace accidents

A personal injury claim can be filed if there is some form of third-party liability. In other words, the accident was the fault of a party who does not work for the same employer as the victim, for example—

• Construction accidents when an injury is caused by a subcontractor
• An auto accident that occurs while in the course of employment
• An accident caused by defective equipment such as power tools and heavy machinery

Often, third-party liability is only discovered during a thorough investigation of a workplace accident. We know how to conduct these investigations, and what to look for in order to get all of the compensation you deserve.

Wrongful death

When a life is lost due to an act of negligence, New York law allows the victim's family to seek compensation for all actual monetary losses, including funeral expenses, lost earnings, and financial support. In certain situations, the economic value of services provided by the decedent, such as parental guidance and counseling, may also be claimed.

In addition, our lawyers may be able to file additional claims if the victim suffered prior to death. This claim is brought on behalf of the estate for pain and suffering compensation. We also work with you on estate administration so that your loved one's assets are appropriately allocated.

We invite you to learn more about our long record of success in construction and workplace accidents and wrongful death cases.

We fight “for the people.” If you or a family member has been injured or had the misfortune of dying at as a result of a construction site or other workplace accident, let us fight for you!

• Contact us for a free consultation with an experienced attorney
• There are NO attorney's fees unless we recover money for you

Representing injured individuals in the New York City Metropolitan Area

Tomkiel & Tomkiel, PC represents people in the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, as well as the surrounding cities of Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains, and all towns in Westchester County, Long Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. We also have affiliated attorneys in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. Call 1-800-456-6757 or contact us online for a consultation about your case.