Abogados de Accidentes de
Construcción en Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn's high-rise construction creates unique hazards including extreme working heights (often 40-70+ stories, with 9 DeKalb reaching 73 floors), complex crane operations over busy streets with pedestrians and traffic, deep foundation excavations near multiple subway tunnels, and the logistical challenges of managing multiple tower projects in close proximity. [Falls from height](/accidents/scaffold-falls) account for nearly half of serious injuries in the area, and the consequences of falls from supertall construction are frequently catastrophic or fatal.

Yes. High-rise construction in New York City requires additional safety measures including site-specific safety plans, licensed crane operators, mandatory safety netting at certain heights, and frequent DOB inspections. Supertall projects like 9 DeKalb face additional scrutiny. However, Labor Law 240 applies regardless of these regulations—if you fall or are struck by a falling object, the property owner and contractors face absolute liability even if all regulations were followed.

You generally have three years from the date of injury to file a Labor Law 240 claim. However, if your employer was a government entity (which can occur on publicly-owned sites or with city contractors), shorter notice requirements may apply—typically a 90-day Notice of Claim. Contact an attorney promptly to preserve your rights and evidence. Witness memories fade and evidence can be lost, so earlier action is always better.

Compensation varies based on injury severity but may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and in catastrophic cases, awards for permanent disability requiring lifelong care. Downtown Brooklyn high-rise cases often involve serious injuries—falls from extreme heights, [crane accidents](/accidents/crane-accidents), crush injuries—resulting in settlements or verdicts ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars depending on injury severity.

Under Labor Law 240, comparative negligence by the worker is NOT a defense. If you fell due to inadequate scaffold safety or were struck by a falling object, you can recover full damages even if you made mistakes. This is the crucial protection of absolute liability—property owners and contractors cannot blame the worker to escape responsibility. This protection is especially important in high-rise construction where even small errors can have catastrophic consequences.