After a construction accident, you may be left facing painful injuries, time away from work, and growing financial stress. Some people wonder if they can handle their claim alone, but the truth is, construction accident cases can be incredibly complex. Without an experienced lawyer, you risk leaving money on the table or even having your case dismissed on a technicality.
At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, our New York City construction accident lawyers have built a reputation for taking on—and winning—the most challenging construction accident cases in New York. Here’s why you should hire a construction accident attorney, and what you’d be up against if you tried to handle your case without one.
You Would Be Responsible for Every Legal Step
If you represent yourself, every step of your case falls entirely on your shoulders. That means you’d have to:
- Investigate the accident and secure critical evidence before it disappears
- Obtain safety and inspection reports from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the NYC Department of Buildings>, and other agencies
- Identify every liable party, which can include multiple contractors, property owners, engineers, or equipment manufacturers
- File all legal paperwork correctly and before strict New York deadlines expire
- Negotiate with insurance companies determined to pay as little as possible
- Prepare your case for trial, including expert witness preparation, depositions, and evidentiary motions
These are complicated, time-consuming steps that require both legal skill and significant resources. Without that experience, it’s easy to make mistakes that can weaken or end your case entirely.
This is especially important as you will likely be recovering from catastrophic injuries or grieving the loss of a loved one. Your recovery and your family deserve the entirety of your focus, which they won’t have if you are attempting to handle the claims or lawsuit process on your own.
You Would Need In-Depth Legal Knowledge and Technical Expertise
Construction accident law involves far more than proving someone was careless. To recover full compensation, you need to understand:
- New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6), which impose strict duties on property owners and contractors to maintain safe worksites
- OSHA and NYC Building Code regulations, which set critical safety standards for construction zones
- Workers’ compensation laws and how they interact with third-party injury claims
Without this knowledge, you could miss key violations that establish negligence or fail to pursue additional liable parties.
The lawyers at Aviles Law Firm PLLC are nationally recognized for their mastery of New York construction law. Here are a few of our recent accolades:
- Best of the Best Attorneys, Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm for 2023 and 2025
- Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm for 2022 and 2025
- TopVerdict.com United States Top 10 Bench Award for All Practice Areas for 2021 and 2025
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers’ Best Law Firm for 2024 and 2025
- The National Institute of Trial Lawyers’ Best Trial Lawyer in America for 2024 and 2025
We’ve secured record-setting verdicts and settlements, including over $44 million for a union construction worker who suffered life-changing spinal injuries. Our team knows how to uncover every layer of liability and build a case that holds up in court.
You Would Have to Pay All Legal Costs Upfront
Many injured workers don’t realize how expensive it is to pursue a personal injury case on their own. Without an attorney, you’d be responsible for:
- Court filing fees
- Expert witness costs
- Accident reconstruction expenses
- Deposition and transcript fees
- Medical and employment record retrieval costs
These expenses can quickly reach thousands of dollars, long before your case ever reaches trial.
At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, we advance all these costs for our clients. You pay nothing upfront and we only recover our fee if we win your case. That means you can focus on healing while we handle everything else.
You Would Be Facing Insurance Companies Alone
Insurance companies and corporate defendants have teams of lawyers and investigators whose job is to protect their bottom line, not your future. They may pressure you to accept an early, low settlement or even argue that you caused your own injuries.
When you have Aviles Law Firm PLLC on your side, you level the playing field. Our attorneys know every tactic insurers use to undervalue claims, and we’re not afraid to take your case to trial to secure the compensation you deserve.
You Deserve the Strength and Support of Experienced Advocates
When your livelihood and your family’s future are on the line, you shouldn’t have to fight alone. The construction accident attorneys at Aviles Law Firm PLLC bring over 100 years of combined experience, a 99.99% success rate, and a long record of landmark results.
From day one, our mission is simple: to protect your rights, fight for your recovery, and deliver justice.
How Much Will I Pay for a New York Construction Accident Lawyer?
At Aviles Law Firm PLLC, you pay nothing upfront for legal representation. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case.
You will never be charged hourly rates, retainers, or out-of-pocket legal costs. Instead, our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we secure for you. This arrangement allows every injured worker, regardless of financial circumstances, to have access to dedicated legal representation.
We’re proud to stand by our clients from start to finish, advancing all case expenses and taking on the financial risk ourselves. That’s part of our commitment to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation, and it’s one of the many reasons injured workers across New York trust Aviles Law Firm PLLC to fight for them.
Call Aviles Law Firm PLLC Today
After a construction accident, you deserve justice and a powerful advocate who will fight for it. The attorneys at Aviles Law Firm PLLC have a proven record of winning complex cases and protecting New York’s injured workers. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. Let our experienced team fight for the compensation and peace of mind you deserve.
