New York Construction Accident Lawyer Jonny Kool discusses construction accident in New York. Under the NY State Labor Law, a construction worker can file a claim against a third party, such as an owner or general contractor, for an injury sustained at work. Common types of construction accidents include equipment failure, forklift injuries, defective tools, scaffolding accidents, trench collapses, falls, fires, electric shock, compressed gas accidents, welding mishap, etc. If you are the victim of a construction accident in New York, contact the construction accident lawyers of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, located in New York City.