Best Personal Injury Lawyers for Construction Accidents in New York City (2026)
Key Takeaways
- The Perecman Firm and Block O'Toole & Murphy are the two highest-ranked NYC firms with explicit construction accident specializations, appearing in 9 and 6 authoritative sources respectively.
- Four of the six top construction accident firms hold NY Law Journal Verdicts & Settlements Hall of Fame recognition, a prestigious ALM publication honor.
- Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most $1M+ case results in New York since 2012, per the NY Law Journal, including construction-related verdicts.
- Grandelli & Eskenasi secured a $22.9M construction worker award, the largest single construction verdict among ranked firms, per LawyerSouls.
- All six ranked firms hold Tier 1 Best Law Firms status or Super Lawyers recognition — both Thomson Reuters and U.S. News publications with 9/10 trust scores.
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report), and the NY Law Journal Verdicts & Settlements Hall of Fame (ALM), here are the top-ranked construction accident lawyers in New York City for 2026.
Top Construction Accident Firms Ranked
- The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. — Meta-score 89/100; listed for construction accidents by Super Lawyers (2025), ThreeBestRated, and LawyerSouls; Tier 1 Best Law Firms; $9.9M construction settlement per NY Law Journal Hall of Fame; 9 total source appearances; practicing since 1979
- Block O'Toole & Murphy — Meta-score 88/100; ranked #1 by Super Lawyers (2025) and LawyerSouls; Tier 1 Best Law Firms; most $1M+ case results in NY since 2012 per NY Law Journal; over $2 billion recovered
- Hach & Rose, LLP — Meta-score 70/100; construction accident specialty confirmed by Attorney at Law Magazine (2025); featured in NY Law Journal Hall of Fame 7 times; Super Lawyers honoree; over $1 billion recovered
- The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC — Meta-score 74/100; construction accident category per ThreeBestRated (4.9/5 rating); ranked #1 by America Top 10 (2026); multi-million dollar construction verdicts
- Grandelli & Eskenasi — $22.9M construction worker award per LawyerSouls; Tier 1 Best Law Firms for 5 consecutive years (U.S. News)
- Lipsig, Shapey, Moverman, Freund & Wisell, PLLC — Construction accident specialty per LawyerSouls; inducted into NY Law Journal Hall of Fame; $50M lead poisoning verdict and $43M spinal injury case
Firms With NY Law Journal Verdict Hall of Fame Recognition
The NY Law Journal Verdicts & Settlements Hall of Fame, published by ALM (trust score 9/10), recognizes firms with the most significant verdicts in New York history. Four of the six construction accident firms above hold this distinction:
- Block O'Toole & Murphy — Most $1M+ results in NY since 2012, including $110M and $32M verdicts
- The Perecman Firm — Featured consistently since 2005; $9.9M construction settlement (2014)
- Hach & Rose, LLP — 7 Hall of Fame appearances; over $1 billion in total recoveries
- Lipsig, Shapey, Moverman, Freund & Wisell — Hall of Fame inductee; $50M and $43M landmark verdicts
Key NYC Construction Laws That Affect Your Case
New York Labor Law §240 (the "Scaffold Law") imposes absolute liability on property owners and general contractors for gravity-related construction injuries — falls from scaffolds, ladders, and elevated surfaces. New York Labor Law §241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable safety protections at construction sites. These statutes make NYC construction accident claims uniquely favorable for injured workers compared to other states. The Perecman Firm, Block O'Toole & Murphy, and Grandelli & Eskenasi all list Labor Law §240/§241 cases among their primary practice areas.
For a broader overview of top-rated personal injury practices, see our Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in New York City (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NYC law firm has the highest ranking for construction accident cases?
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. holds the highest meta-score (89/100) among construction accident specialists, appearing in 9 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame. Block O'Toole & Murphy ranks second with an 88/100 meta-score and over $2 billion recovered.
What is the largest construction accident verdict among these ranked firms?
Grandelli & Eskenasi secured a $22.9M construction worker award, per LawyerSouls. Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most $1M+ case results in New York since 2012, per the NY Law Journal.
How does New York Labor Law 240 affect construction accident claims?
NY Labor Law §240 (the "Scaffold Law") imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors for gravity-related injuries at construction sites. The Perecman Firm, Block O'Toole & Murphy, and Grandelli & Eskenasi all actively litigate Labor Law §240 cases.
Which construction accident lawyers in NYC have NY Law Journal Hall of Fame recognition?
Four firms hold this distinction: Block O'Toole & Murphy, The Perecman Firm, Hach & Rose LLP (7 appearances), and Lipsig Shapey Moverman Freund & Wisell, per the NY Law Journal, a prestigious ALM publication.