New York Day Laborer Accident Lawyer

Day laborers perform important work throughout New York, but they are usually contracted employees paid on a temporary basis. When they are injured on the job, they often face challenges when pursuing compensation. These workers can rely on a New York day laborer accident lawyer to protect their rights and interests, so they receive the full and fair compensation that they are owed under the law.

Dedicated Legal Support for Day Labor Injuries

The trial-ready attorneys at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, firmly believe that all workers have the right to work in a safe environment and earn fair wages. It is an unfortunate reality that some workers face undue challenges following a personal injury. During a difficult time, we are here to provide you and your family with the focused representation your case deserves. 

Unlike other firms that treat clients like case numbers, we take the time to learn about the people we represent because everyone has a story, and those details matter. When you secure representation from our firm, you are connected to one of our esteemed injury lawyers who personally manages your claim from start to finish. Trust our team to invest the time and resources your case deserves. 

Understanding New York Day Labor Injury Claims

Although day laborers are a diverse group, many are immigrants. As of 2023, 29.1 million members of the US labor force were foreign-born. In New York City, there are an estimated 10,000 day laborers, with roughly 43% working in construction. 

Day laborers often perform physically demanding work in a wide range of fields, including landscaping, moving services, and property maintenance. These jobs in Astoria, Greenwich Village, Lenox Hill, and elsewhere in New York often expose workers to hazards on a daily basis. When safety procedures are overlooked, day laborers can suffer serious harm. Common day laborer injuries include:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Lacerations
• Burns
• Electrocution injuries

Many day labor accidents are caused by falls, scaffolding collapses, falling materials, defective equipment, unsafe machinery, motor vehicle collisions, exposure to hazardous materials, and other preventable causes of harm. Since day laborers are hired on a temporary basis, their work history and other important documentation may be lacking. 

Some injured workers also face additional obstacles when pursuing compensation. Language barriers, concerns about immigration status, a lack of written employment records, and uncertainty about legal rights can complicate the claims process. Regardless of a worker’s background or immigration status, injured day laborers may have important legal rights and options for pursuing compensation following a workplace injury.

Who Is Liable for a Day Labor Injury?

New York’s labor accident laws provide a pathway for pursuing compensation, but only once the at-fault parties have been identified. While many work-related claims are resolved through the workers’ compensation program, temporary employment arrangements, cash payments, and disputes over employment status can complicate the claims process. In some cases, an injured day laborer may also have grounds to pursue compensation from the liable party. 

Determining liability often requires a careful review of the circumstances surrounding the accident. Depending on how the injury occurred, a property owner, contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or another third party may share responsibility for the harm you suffered. Construction sites and other workplaces frequently involve multiple parties performing different tasks, which can make identifying fault challenging. 

Evidence plays a critical role in establishing liability. Photographs, witness statements, employment records, and safety inspection reports can all be used to establish liability. Once the responsible parties are identified, an injury lawyer can pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. If multiple parties share liability, an attorney can pursue compensation from every party responsible for causing your injury. 

Setbacks You Could Face Without Strong Legal Support

Day laborers often face unique and substantial challenges when pursuing compensation. Many temporary workers are foreign-born, and employers may use their immigration status to dissuade them from pursuing the compensation they are owed. Language barriers, a lack of written employment records, and uncertainty about legal rights can create additional obstacles for injured workers.

Some employers may dispute whether a day laborer was an employee, while others may try to shift blame or dispute liability in a bid to reduce any settlement figure they offer. Without strong legal support, critical evidence could be lost. Delays in the claims process or an outright refusal by the at-fault party to engage in good-faith negotiations can lead to financial stress and uncertainty about how to move forward. 

Why You Should Hire a Day Laborer Accident Lawyer

Day laborers often work in dangerous fields. In 2024, there were 1,034 workplace deaths tied to falls and slips at construction sites across the country. If you were injured while working as a day laborer, you can protect your rights when you hire a laborer accident lawyer to manage your laborer accident claim. 

An injury lawyer can:

• Inform you about your rights.
• Gather evidence to build a strong claim.
• Document the harm you suffered.
• Establish liability.
• Initiate negotiations with the at-fault party or their representative.
• Pursue a fair settlement that addresses your losses.
• Address challenges as they arise.
• File a claim in court when needed.

A New York day laborer accident lawyer can take decisive steps to protect your rights and interests, regardless of your immigration status. Their steadfast support can make sure that your labor accident claim holds the negligent party accountable for the harm you suffered. 

Injured in a Day Laborer Accident? Contact Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, Today

Whether you are a full-time employee or a day laborer, you have important rights. Being hurt on the job does not have to lead to long-term financial harm. With support from Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, you can reclaim compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other financial setbacks following a personal injury.  Our lawyers do not settle for unfavorable outcomes. We are more than ready to take your case to court or trial if that’s what is needed to secure the compensation that you are owed. Get in touch with our office today so we can provide you with the focused legal support that your case deserves. 

Attorneys

Matthew Sakkas Esq.

Partner

Adam D. Cahn Esq.

Managing Partner

Mitchel E. Weiss Esq.

Associate Attorney