Construction Accident Settlement Calculator

Estimate damages from a construction site accident. Construction workers have special protections under OSHA, scaffolding laws, and Labor Law 240 in New York.

🏗️ Personal Injury📐 Construction Damages = High Medical + Lost Wages + P&S + OSHA Violations
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Formula & Reference

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Construction Accident Settlement CalculatorConstruction Damages = High Medical + Lost Wages + P&S + OSHA Violations$ estimate

Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1
Scaffolding Fall

$80K medical, $40K wages, fall from height.

  • Econ = $120K | P&S = $120K x 5 = $600K
  • Total: $720K
  • NY Labor Law 240: absolute liability for height falls
✓ ~$720,000
Example 2
Forklift Injury

$50K medical, equipment injury.

  • P&S = $50K x 4 = $200K | Total: $250K
  • Equipment injury may involve product liability
✓ ~$250,000
Example 3
Electrical Burns

$100K medical, electrical injury.

  • P&S = $100K x 5 = $500K | Total: $600K
  • Electrical cases often involve OSHA violations
✓ ~$600,000

Real-World Applications

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Thinking workers comp is your only option

Workers comp limits your recovery against your employer. However, third-party lawsuits (against general contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers) often provide much larger recoveries outside the workers comp system.

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Missing OSHA violation documentation

OSHA inspection reports documenting safety violations are powerful evidence of negligence. File an OSHA complaint immediately after a construction accident to trigger an investigation.

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Not knowing about NY Labor Law 240

New York's scaffolding law (Labor Law 240) imposes absolute liability on property owners and general contractors for height-related construction falls, regardless of worker negligence. This is one of the most favorable construction injury laws in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my rights after a construction accident?
Workers compensation from your employer (covers medical and partial wages). Third-party lawsuit against other responsible parties (general contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer). These are separate legal theories that can both apply.
Who is liable in a construction accident?
Multiple parties may be liable: your employer (workers comp only, usually), general contractor (third-party lawsuit), property owner (Labor Law 240 in NY), subcontractors, equipment manufacturers (product liability), and project engineers.
What is OSHA and how does it affect my case?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets safety standards for construction. OSHA violations by the employer or contractor are powerful evidence of negligence in a third-party construction accident lawsuit.
What is New York Labor Law 240?
NY Labor Law 240 (the 'Scaffolding Law') imposes absolute liability on property owners and general contractors for elevation-related accidents (falls from heights, objects falling on workers). The worker's own negligence is not a defense. It is the most favorable construction injury law in the US.
Can I sue the general contractor even if I'm not their employee?
Yes. Construction injury cases routinely involve third-party lawsuits against the general contractor, property owner, and other subcontractors. These third-party cases often recover far more than workers compensation alone.

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