New York Workplace Accident Lawyer
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Alex Nocerino
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Alex Nocerino is a founding partner at our firm and a successful trial lawyer with roots in New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. He has helped injured individuals win hundreds of millions in compensation from large corporations, government entities, and wealthy landlords.
With 18 years of experience, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2019 and has a five-star Avvo rating. He is a true New Yorker and a successful trial lawyer who is unafraid to go up against even the powerful and combative defendants.
Content Last Updated: March 9, 2026
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- What to Do After a Workplace Accident in New York
- How Chopra & Nocerino's Workplace Accident Lawyers Can Help
- Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims: Why Legal Representation Matters
- Types of Workplace Accidents We Handle
- Who Can Be Held Liable for a Workplace Accident in New York?
- Our Proven Results in Workplace Accident Cases
- What Compensation Can You Recover After a Workplace Accident?
- Injured at Work in New York? Contact Our Workplace Accident Attorneys
If you were injured at work in New York, you may be worried about paying your bills while you recover. A New York workplace accident lawyer can evaluate whether workers’ compensation fully covers your losses. In many cases, injured employees qualify for additional compensation through a third-party personal injury lawsuit.
From high-rise construction sites in Manhattan to warehouses in Queens and delivery routes across Long Island, workplace injuries affect employees in every industry. At Chopra & Nocerino, our New York personal injury lawyers fight for injured workers, helping them understand their rights and secure maximum compensation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Workplace injuries in New York are common and can have serious physical, financial, and emotional consequences.
- Depending on the circumstances of the accident, multiple legal paths may be available, and pursuing both workers’ comp and third-party claims can increase total compensation.
- The experienced workplace accident attorneys at Chopra & Nocerino can guide you through the process and help you pursue maximum compensation.
What to Do After a Workplace Accident in New York
Workplace accidents can be stressful, but careful steps afterward make a big difference for recovery and legal protection. Consider the following:
- Seek immediate medical attention: Get examined by a health care professional, even if your injury seems minor. Early treatment ensures proper care and creates a medical record for your claim.
- Report the injury to your employer: Notify your supervisor or HR promptly. In New York, you typically have 30 days to file a workers’ compensation claim, so timely reporting is crucial.
- Keep thorough records: Take photos of the scene and your injuries, gather witness names, keep incident reports, and organize all medical records. Detailed documentation strengthens your case.
- Consult an attorney: Avoid accepting a settlement or signing any paperwork without first speaking with an attorney. A lawyer can protect your rights, guide you through the personal injury claims process, and ensure you pursue every available avenue of recovery.
How Chopra & Nocerino's Workplace Accident Lawyers Can Help
From the moment our firm accepts a case, our personal injury lawyers work to build a strong foundation for your claim. We investigate the accident, gather evidence, identify every party who may be liable, and handle all communications with insurance companies. Our goal is to handle the legal process so you can focus on healing.
Our attorneys bring over 20 years of combined experience and a track record of recovering hundreds of millions for clients. We represent employees across all industries in New York, including construction, warehousing, hospitality, delivery, and office environments. Early in the process, we assess whether your situation involves a workers’ compensation claim, a third-party personal injury claim, or both, and develop a strategy designed to secure the maximum possible compensation.
Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims: Why Legal Representation Matters
Whether you pursue workers’ compensation, a personal injury claim, or both, legal representation is critical to protecting your rights and maximizing your recovery.
- Workers’ compensation: Covers medical expenses and partial lost wages under a no-fault system. These claims have a 30-day reporting deadline and a two-year filing window.
- Third-party personal injury: May provide additional damages for lost income, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life when another party is responsible.
Pursuing both options simultaneously may significantly increase your overall recovery. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you navigate deadlines, handle insurance communications, and address liability issues, ensuring every claim is handled correctly.
Types of Workplace Accidents We Handle
Workplace accidents can occur in any industry—whether it’s construction sites, warehouses, restaurants, offices, or delivery jobs. Regardless of the role, on-the-job injuries can have serious consequences for workers and their families.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, New York employers in private industry reported 122,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2024, including 71,600 cases severe enough to cause lost workdays, transfers, or restricted duties. In 2023, nearly 250 workers died on the job across the state, including in New York City. In the city, falls, slips, and trips accounted for 28% of workplace fatalities, compared with 20% in the rest of the state.
Below are the types of New York workplace accidents we handle:
Construction Site Accidents
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in New York. Workers face risks from falls, scaffolding collapses, being struck by falling objects, and electrocution. New York Labor Law §240 protects employees working at heights, such as scaffolds, while §241 covers general safety regulations on construction sites. Injured workers may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ compensation if a third party is at fault.
Warehouse and Industrial Accidents
Warehouse and industrial workers face serious risks, including forklift accidents, falling merchandise, repetitive strain injuries, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Many of these incidents involve hazards created by third parties, such as contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners. Injured employees may qualify for workers’ compensation and, in some cases, pursue additional compensation through a third-party personal injury claim.
Delivery and Transportation Accidents
Injuries are common among delivery, rideshare, and commercial vehicle workers, from car accidents to repetitive stress. The legal landscape is often complex for car and truck accidents, especially for gig economy workers who are classified as independent contractors rather than traditional employees. Consulting a workplace accident lawyer ensures that injured workers explore all possible compensation options.
Restaurant, Retail, and Hospitality Injuries
Employees in restaurants, retail stores, and hospitality settings frequently sustain injuries, including slips and falls, burns, cuts, and equipment-related accidents. Even minor incidents can lead to serious complications, lost wages, and mounting medical bills.
Office and Professional Workplace Injuries
Office and professional workers in New York City can suffer injuries from improper workstation setup, long hours at a desk, trip and fall hazards, elevator accidents, and toxic exposure in older buildings. Even seemingly minor incidents can lead to chronic pain or long-term health problems.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Workplace Accident in New York?
Workplace injury claims often involve more than just your employer. Determining whether third parties contributed to the accident can significantly impact the compensation available to you.
Property Owners
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for workers and visitors. This responsibility applies to construction sites, warehouses, office buildings, restaurants, and other locations where hazardous conditions can lead to serious injuries. When owners fail to repair dangerous conditions or enforce safety standards, they may be held liable.
General Contractors and Subcontractors
On construction and industrial job sites, general contractors and subcontractors often control daily operations and safety protocols. If they allow dangerous conditions to persist or fail to enforce adequate safety measures, they may be responsible for resulting injuries.
Equipment Manufacturers
Defective equipment can turn an ordinary task into a serious accident. When machinery, tools, or safety gear fail due to design or manufacturing flaws, equipment manufacturers may be legally responsible.
Vehicle Operators and Their Employers
When a third-party driver causes a crash that injures a worker on the job, that driver may be held liable for the resulting damages. If the driver was working at the time of the accident, their employer may also face liability.
Maintenance and Repair Companies
Maintenance and repair companies can be held liable when negligent servicing leads to workplace injuries. If a company fails to properly maintain elevators, escalators, HVAC systems, or machinery, dangerous malfunctions can occur. Injured workers may pursue a third-party claim when poor maintenance contributes to the accident.
Our Proven Results in Workplace Accident Cases
Injured workers turn to Chopra & Nocerino because we pursue workplace injury claims with determination and deliver results that make a real difference. Our track record of strong settlements and verdicts shows what focused strategy and fierce advocacy can achieve. Some of our notable results include:
- $4.75M settlement for a construction worker who was injured in a scaffolding collapse and suffered neck and back injuries requiring surgery
- $3.5M settlement for a 28-year-old construction worker who suffered a severe hand injury and was unable to return to work
- $3M settlement for a construction worker who fell off a ladder in Manhattan and needed spinal surgery
- $550K settlement for an electrician who fell off scaffolding in Manhattan and suffered injuries to her right shoulder and neck
- $600K settlement for a worker who was rear-ended while on the job in Nassau County
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Workplace Accident?
Workplace compensation helps injured workers manage the financial impact of an accident, covering medical expenses, lost wages, and, in some cases, the physical and emotional effects of the injury. Common avenues for recovery include:
- Workers’ compensation: This pays for medical bills, partial lost wages, and disability benefits when needed, but does not cover pain and suffering or other non-economic damages.
- Third-party personal injury lawsuit: If a contractor, property owner, or another party is at fault, you may be entitled to damages for lost income, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: If a worker dies on the job, their family may file a wrongful death claim against responsible third parties to recover lost income, other expenses, and emotional damages.
A skilled workplace accident lawyer can evaluate your case, identify all available claims, and guide you through the process to help maximize your recovery.
Injured at Work in New York? Contact Our Workplace Accident Attorneys
Being injured on the job can be stressful, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our experienced workplace accident attorneys understand the challenges New York workers face and can help you explore every avenue for compensation.
Contact us online or call (855) NYC-HURT today for a free consultation and to discuss your options.
ON THIS PAGE
- What to Do After a Workplace Accident in New York
- How Chopra & Nocerino's Workplace Accident Lawyers Can Help
- Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims: Why Legal Representation Matters
- Types of Workplace Accidents We Handle
- Who Can Be Held Liable for a Workplace Accident in New York?
- Our Proven Results in Workplace Accident Cases
- What Compensation Can You Recover After a Workplace Accident?
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