Brooklyn Falls from Heights Accident Lawyer

What to Expect During Your Brooklyn Fall Claim?

Falling from a roof, ladder, or scaffold can change your life in a second. You might end up with broken bones or serious head and back injuries. Medical bills can add up fast, even before you leave the hospital, which is why working with a skilled Brooklyn construction accident lawyer can be important.

The Brooklyn falls from heights accident lawyers at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss bring more than 95 years of combined experience to these claims. We have represented workers hurt in falls from defective roofs and unsecured scaffolding, and we build the medical evidence chain that shows what your injury actually costs you over a lifetime. Once our team documents the site and speaks with your doctors, you can focus on healing. 

Reach out today for a free review of your case.

A $1 Million Verdict for a Warehouse Manager’s Roof Fall

Adam D. Cahn secured a $1 million verdict for a warehouse manager who was injured after falling from a defective roof. The case turned on proving the roof’s condition and connecting it directly to the client’s long-term injuries. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Types of Elevation Falls Our Brooklyn Construction Injury Team Handles

We take calls from ironworkers, roofers, painters, electricians, and laborers hurt in every kind of gravity-related accident on a Brooklyn job site. Some cases involve a single bad fall. Others involve months of exposure to a hazard that finally gave way. 

The types of falls from heights accidents our attorneys see include:

• Falls from unsecured or defective scaffolding
• Falls from ladders that slipped, shifted, or were missing safety feet
• Falls through unprotected floor openings or skylights
• Falls from roofs during repair, replacement, or inspection work
• Falls caused by collapsing staging, planking, or temporary platforms

Each of these accidents raises different evidence questions, from what equipment was on site to who was responsible for inspecting it that morning.

Compensation and Claims After a Brooklyn Fall from Heights Injury

How much does a fall like this actually cost? More than most people expect. A worker who falls two stories can face spinal fusion surgery, months out of work, and a permanent loss of earning capacity, not just a hospital bill.

New York’s Labor Law § 240 places responsibility on property owners and general contractors to provide proper safety equipment for elevation-related work, and it holds them liable when that equipment fails or is missing.

Where a specific safety code violation contributed to your fall, Labor Law § 241 can support a separate claim even when a Labor Law § 240 claim is contested.

Why Injured Workers Choose Our Brooklyn Falls from Heights Accident Lawyers

Matthew Sakkas was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1992 after earning his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, and he spent his early career on the insurance-defense side of construction accident cases before moving to represent injured workers.

Adam D. Cahn, admitted to the New York Bar in 1995, has recovered more than $700 million for clients through verdicts, settlements, mediations, and arbitrations.

Mitchel E. Weiss began his career at a Manhattan insurance-defense firm before moving to represent injured plaintiffs in 1993, giving him firsthand insight into how insurers evaluate injury claims.

Together, our attorneys hold federal court admissions covering the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. We also bring in accident reconstruction experts and life-care planners — specialists who project what a client’s future medical care will cost — when a case calls for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my Brooklyn falls from heights accident claim actually worth?

It depends on your injury, your lost income, and whether the owner or contractor violated a safety requirement. Cases involving fractures, spinal cord injuries, or brain injuries tend to carry higher value because the medical costs and lost earning years are higher, but a settlement amount will depend on the facts of the case. 

Can I sue if I was hurt in a fall at a construction site?

In many cases, yes. New York’s Scaffold Law lets injured workers pursue a claim against property owners and contractors separate from a workers’ compensation claim, especially where proper safety equipment was not provided.

Does workers’ compensation stop me from filing a lawsuit?

No. Workers’ compensation covers your medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault, but it does not pay for pain and suffering. A separate third-party claim against the property owner or contractor can cover what workers’ comp leaves out.

Where would my case be filed if I live in Brooklyn?

Most Brooklyn falls from heights lawsuits are filed in Kings County Supreme Court, located at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn, where the civil term handles serious personal injury matters for the borough.

What if I was partly responsible for my own fall?

New York generally follows a comparative negligence rule. This means if you share some fault, your damages are usually reduced by your percentage of blame rather than wiped out. However, New York’s Scaffold Law works differently: for that specific claim, your own carelessness usually does not reduce what you can recover at all, unless the defense can show your actions were the sole cause of the accident. A separate type of claim, Labor Law § 241(6), does allow your own fault to reduce your recovery. 

How long do I have to file a claim after a fall from height?

You generally have three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Brooklyn, New York, though shorter deadlines can apply if a city or state agency was involved. Waiting too long can cost you the right to recover anything at all.

Get Your Free Consultation With a Brooklyn Falls from Heights Accident Lawyer 

A fall from height doesn’t just hurt today. It can affect your ability to work for years. The team at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss moves quickly to secure video evidence, document the accident scene, and line up the medical proof your claim needs before it disappears.

Contact us today for a free consultation and find out what your case may be worth.

Attorneys

Matthew Sakkas Esq.

Partner

Adam D. Cahn Esq.

Managing Partner

Mitchel E. Weiss Esq.

Associate Attorney