Top 5 Construction Accident Lawyers in New York City (2026)
Key Takeaways
- The Perecman Firm ranks #1 with construction accident recognition across 5 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) and the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM).
- Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most $1M+ case results in New York since 2012, per the NY Law Journal, with explicit construction accident credentials in 4 sources.
- New York Labor Law §§ 240 and 241 create strict liability for scaffold and elevation-related injuries — firms on this list have specific experience litigating these claims.
- Grandelli & Eskenasi secured a $22.9M construction worker award, per LawyerSouls data, and holds Tier 1 Best Law Firms status from U.S. News & World Report.
- All 5 firms are recognized in at least 2 authoritative sources specifically for construction accident cases, not just general personal injury.
Based on cross-referencing 15 authoritative sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), NY Law Journal Verdicts & Settlements Hall of Fame (ALM, trust 9/10), and LawyerSouls — filtered for firms with explicit construction accident credentials — here are the top 5 construction accident lawyers in NYC for 2026.
Top 5 Construction Accident Lawyers in NYC — Ranked
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. — Construction accident recognition in 5 sources: Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, ranked #2), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM, $9.9M construction settlement), LawyerSouls (#29, construction category), ThreeBestRated (#2, 4.8/5 rating), and Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News). The Perecman Firm has been featured in NY Law Journal Top Verdicts consistently since 2005. Meta-score: 89/100.
Block O'Toole & Murphy — Construction accident credentials in 4 sources: Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, ranked #1), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM, most $1M+ results in NY since 2012), LawyerSouls (#1, over $2 billion recovered), and Tier 1 in Best Law Firms (U.S. News). Block O'Toole & Murphy holds record-breaking verdicts including $110M and $32M awards. Meta-score: 88/100.
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf — 7 source appearances total. Gair Gair Conason is ranked Tier 1 by Best Law Firms (U.S. News) since 2010, with 7 attorneys in Lawdragon 500 (2025) and 8 attorneys in Best Lawyers (U.S. News, 2026). Gair Gair Conason has recovered over $5 billion with 60+ verdicts exceeding $1M, including major construction site injury cases. Meta-score: 87/100.
Grandelli & Eskenasi — Specific construction credentials: $22.9M construction worker award per LawyerSouls (#8, construction category). Grandelli & Eskenasi is ranked Tier 1 by Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report) for 5 consecutive years. Meta-score: 65/100.
The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, PLLC — Construction accident category in ThreeBestRated (#1, 4.9/5 rating). The Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff is also ranked #1 by America Top 10 (2026) and has secured multi-million dollar construction injury awards. Meta-score: 74/100.
Why NYC Construction Injury Cases Are Unique
New York Labor Law § 240 (the "Scaffold Law") imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors when workers fall from heights due to inadequate safety equipment. Labor Law § 241(6) requires compliance with specific Industrial Code safety rules on construction sites. These statutes make New York one of the most plaintiff-favorable jurisdictions for construction accident claims. The Perecman Firm, Block O'Toole & Murphy, and Gair Gair Conason all have documented Labor Law case results in the NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM, trust 9/10). Grandelli & Eskenasi's $22.9M construction worker award (per LawyerSouls) involved Labor Law § 240 claims.
Key Verdicts and Settlements in NYC Construction Cases
Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most case results exceeding $1M in New York since 2012, per the NY Law Journal (ALM). The Perecman Firm secured a $9.9M construction settlement documented in the NY Law Journal. Grandelli & Eskenasi obtained a $22.9M construction worker award per LawyerSouls. Gair Gair Conason has recovered over $5 billion total with 60+ verdicts exceeding $1M per LawyerSouls. For a broader view of NYC personal injury firms, see our Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in New York City (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NYC law firm has the most construction accident source recognition?
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. appears in 5 sources with explicit construction accident credentials, including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM), and LawyerSouls. The Perecman Firm secured a $9.9M construction settlement per the NY Law Journal.
What is New York Labor Law § 240 and which firms handle these cases?
Labor Law § 240 (the Scaffold Law) imposes absolute liability on owners and contractors for elevation-related construction injuries. Block O'Toole & Murphy, The Perecman Firm, and Grandelli & Eskenasi all have documented Labor Law case results across multiple authoritative sources.
What is the largest reported construction accident verdict among these firms?
Grandelli & Eskenasi secured a $22.9M construction worker award, per LawyerSouls data. Block O'Toole & Murphy holds the most $1M+ case results in New York since 2012, per the NY Law Journal (ALM).
How were these construction accident lawyers ranked?
Rankings cross-reference 15 sources including Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, 9/10 trust), NY Law Journal Hall of Fame (ALM, 9/10 trust), and LawyerSouls, filtered for firms with explicit construction accident category recognition — not just general personal injury.
Are these the same firms listed in the Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers article?
There is overlap — The Perecman Firm (#1) and Block O'Toole & Murphy (#2) appear on both lists. This construction-specific ranking filters for firms with documented construction accident credentials rather than general personal injury recognition.