Manhattan Day Laborer Accident Lawyer

Trusted Day Laborer Accident Attorney in Manhattan, NY

Many companies operating in Manhattan regularly hire day laborers to handle very specific short-term tasks. These are not regular employees, but still have many of the same legal protections under state law if they are hurt on the job. If you recently suffered an injury while working as a day laborer, an experienced Manhattan day laborer accident lawyer is an invaluable resource for helping you recover. 

Representing Injured Day Laborers in Manhattan, NY

The Manhattan construction accident lawyers at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP have more than 95 combined years of experience representing injured clients in Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs of New York City. When you choose our firm to represent you after any workplace injury, you will deal directly with an attorney; we do not shuffle our clients to legal assistants, and we maintain consistent, direct communication with every client in every case. 

We are a team of seasoned trial attorneys. While you can rely on us to guide you through an insurance claim-filing process or settle a civil claim for damages on your behalf, we are fully prepared to represent you in litigation if your case requires it. We adapt our strategy to suit the individual client’s needs, fluently address unexpected complications that arise, and we can confidently represent you through every stage of your legal proceedings.

Your Legal Rights as an Injured Day Laborer in Manhattan

New York law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance, which can provide financial relief to an injured worker while protecting the employer from civil liability under most conditions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2024, there were about 122,400 nonfatal workplace injuries throughout New York, and about 71,600 of these were classified as severe. Most victims are covered by employers’ workers’ compensation insurance.

A day laborer is not a typical employee. As the title suggests, they are usually hired for a single day of work with no ongoing commitments. However, if a day laborer is injured on the job in New York, state law provides expansive protections for all types of injured workers, and the day laborer is likely eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim, even though they were a short-term temporary employee. 

An injured day laborer may also have grounds to file a personal injury claim if a specific party is responsible for their injury. If your injury happened because of another party’s negligence, such as a defective product manufacturer, property owner, or subcontractor, then you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim against them. Success with this type of case could yield more compensation than you could expect from a workers’ compensation claim. 

If you have concerns about your employment agreement with the employer or your immigration status interfering with your ability to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, New York law does not impose any such restrictions, and you are likely just as eligible as any other worker to file a claim for benefits after an injury as a day laborer. 

Ultimately, any work injury case can be complex and difficult to navigate without an attorney’s help. If you or a loved one has been injured on the job as a day laborer in Manhattan, the team at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP can help. You have a short time to claim compensation, so reach out to our firm as soon as possible to learn how we can help. 

FAQs

How Much Can I Receive From Workers’ Compensation as a Day Laborer? 

The amount you can receive from workers’ compensation as a day laborer typically depends on how much you were paid at your job and the severity of your injury. A successful workers’ compensation claim typically covers all medical expenses related to a work injury, and the victim can receive ongoing disability benefits during the time they are unable to work while they recover. 

What Damages Can I Claim in a Personal Injury Case as a Day Laborer?

If you are a day laborer with grounds to file a personal injury case, you have the right to pursue compensation for any economic and non-economic damages you suffered from the accident. Economic damages could include medical bills and lost wages, and you would also have the right to seek compensation for your pain and suffering from the defendant who caused your injury. 

How Do You Prove Lost Wages as an Injured Day Laborer? 

Proving lost wages as an injured day laborer can be challenging. In a regular employee’s workers’ compensation claim, they usually receive disability benefits as a percentage of their average weekly wage. However, day laborers may only be paid for one day of work at a time, and they may have trouble proving exactly how much they were paid without formal pay stubs. A Manhattan day laborer accident attorney can help you prove lost wages in your case. 

Why Should I Hire a Day Laborer Accident Lawyer in Manhattan? 

You should hire a day laborer accident lawyer in Manhattan because navigating this type of case successfully is likely to be far more challenging than you expect. You need a legal representative who understands your employment situation and who can address any other unique variables in your case, such as your immigration status. You are more likely to achieve a favorable outcome with an attorney’s help. 

What Does it Cost to Hire a Day Laborer Accident Lawyer? 

The cost to hire a day laborer accident lawyer depends on the lawyer’s billing policy. At Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, we accept work injury claims on a contingency basis, so it costs nothing upfront to hire our firm. We only charge a percentage of the total recovery if we succeed in securing compensation for you, and if there is no recovery for any reason, there is no fee. 

The team at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP has the skills and experience you need on your side if you were injured at work as a day laborer in Manhattan. We have successfully recovered more than $700 million in compensation for past clients and will leverage our experience in your work injury case. It costs nothing to speak with our team about your legal options. Contact us today and schedule your free consultation with an experienced Manhattan day laborer accident lawyer. 

Attorneys

Matthew Sakkas Esq.

Partner

Adam D. Cahn Esq.

Managing Partner

Mitchel E. Weiss Esq.

Associate Attorney