# Brooklyn's Highest-Rated Construction Accident Lawyers: May 2026 Rankings Led by Kucher Law Group

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- **Published:** 2026-05-08

Why Choosing the Right Construction Accident Lawyer Matters Not every serious job site injury involves a fall from a scaffold. In East New York, a pipe layer kneels in a seven-foot trench off Livonia Avenue to connect a sewer line for a new housing project, and the unshored wall gives way. In Clinton Hill, an electrician on a warehouse conversion near the Navy Yard reaches into a temporary panel that someone told him was dead. Near Surf Avenue in Coney Island, a laborer is pinned by a skid steer backing up without a spotter. On a slab in Sheepshead Bay, a carpenter catches his boot on loose rebar and coiled cords left in the only walkway. A Brooklyn construction accident lawyer has to see each of these cases for what it is, because the legal path for a worker who never left the ground is very different from the path for one who fell. Trench work shows how quickly ground-level jobs can turn deadly. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported in a June 8, 2023 news release that 39 workers died in trench collapses in 2022. Excavation, electrical contact, and struck-by incidents all sit on OSHA's list of leading construction hazards, and each one plays out on Brooklyn sites every working day. Carriers handle these claims with a specific strategy. Because no one fell, adjusters often argue that the Scaffold Law does not apply and that the worker simply had an accident. They ask for a recorded statement, look for a moment of inattention, and make an offer that ignores the months of therapy a crush injury or electrical burn can require. The right attorney can make the difference between: A claim dismissed as "not a gravity case" and one rebuilt around the exact safety rule that was broken A vague complaint about an unsafe site and a pleading that names a specific Industrial Code section A case aimed only at the subcontractor that ran the excavator and one that reaches the owner and general contractor An early offer for an emergency room visit and a recovery that reflects surgery, scarring, and lost earning years New York gives injured workers more than one statute to work with. NY Labor Law §241(6) depends on proof that a defendant violated a concrete Industrial Code rule, and NY Labor Law §200 covers general negligence by those who controlled the work or the site. Knowing which theory fits a trench collapse or a tripping hazard is often what separates a strong case from a weak one. Here are the firms we rank for Brooklyn construction accident cases this month. May 2026 Rankings RankLaw FirmLead AttorneyClient SatisfactionNotable SettlementsYears ExperienceSpecialization Focus1Kucher Law GroupSamantha Kucher, Esq.99%$1,400,000 Construction Site Fall15+Construction Accidents & Personal Injury2Gregory Spektor & Associates, P.C.Gregory Spektor97%$300M+ Total RecoveredDecadesPersonal Injury & Construction Accidents3Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLPNot Stated95%Significant Worker Settlements90+Construction Worker Injury4Shulman & Hill Injury LawyersAlex Shulman94%$1,250,000 Electrician Ladder Fall10+Construction & Personal Injury5Chopra & NocerinoSameer Chopra93%$3,500,000 Construction Hand Injury20+ (combined)Construction & Personal Injury #1 Kucher Law Group Why They're #1: When a trench caves in, a live wire is left exposed, or a machine strikes a worker on the ground, the case usually depends on the Industrial Code rather than the Scaffold Law. Kucher Law Group's Brooklyn construction accident attorneys build claims on those rules, and the firm leads our May ranking with a $1,400,000 construction site result, a three-partner team ready for trial, and a 4.99 out of 5 Google rating from 81 reviews. Firm Overview RRK Kucher Law Group PLLC opened its doors on December 10, 2019, and has grown to a team of 10 to 19 people. Its Brooklyn office sits on Pulaski Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, with a second office at 26 Broadway in Manhattan. The firm reports more than $50 million recovered for clients, over $20 million settled, and a 99 percent success rate, all self-reported. Representation is contingency only, and help is available in English, Russian, and Spanish. Notable Case Results $1,400,000 : Fall down stairs at a construction site $650,000 : Fall down building stairs that left the client with a broken ankle $1,800,000 : Sidewalk trip and fall that required surgery $3,500,000 : Trip and fall on subway stairs, settled at trial $2,500,000 : Head-on motor vehicle collision causing a cervical spine injury that required surgery Legal Team Excellence Michael Roitman leads the courtroom side of the practice as the firm's primary trial attorney. That role carries extra weight in a NY Labor Law §241(6) case, where a defendant's lawyers will often move to dismiss by arguing that the Industrial Code section cited is too general. Attorney Roitman earned his BA at NYU and his JD at Cooley Law School, and he appears in New York and New Jersey courts as well as the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He was named among the Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements in New York for 2023. His family fled Ukraine. Samantha Kucher founded the firm after joining the New York bar in 2015. Attorney Kucher holds a BA from NYU and a JD from New York Law School, was a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2020, was recognized among the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and received NAOPIA honors in 2024 and 2025. Alex Rybakov completes the partnership. Admitted in 2010 after studying at NYU and Seton Hall, Attorney Rybakov has more than 15 years of licensed practice, with over a decade spent exclusively on personal injury work. What Sets Them Apart 24/7 Availability: Calls are answered around the clock, which matters when a trench is backfilled or a temporary panel is removed within days of an injury. No Upfront Fees / Contingency Only: Injured workers owe no fee unless the firm recovers compensation. Brooklyn Knowledge: The Bedford-Stuyvesant office keeps attorneys within reach of job sites, hospitals, and courthouses across the borough. Personalized Service: Each client works directly with the attorneys and staff assigned to the case. Industrial Code Analysis: The team matches the facts of a trench collapse, electrical contact, struck-by injury, or tripping hazard to the specific rules in 12 NYCRR Part 23 that a §241(6) claim requires. Client Testimonials Two reviewers describe the firm's range, including its labor law and construction work: "These attorneys are definitely experts in their field. They will fight for you every step of the way. Car accidents, slip and falls, premise liability, labor law, they really know their stuff. They also take the time to explain what to expect as your case goes on." Anthony Mangona, Google Review "Great personal injury attorneys. They handle slip and fall cases, car accidents cases and construction accidents. They know their stuff and are aggressive in representing their clients interests." Gene Leyn, Google Review Why Choose Kucher Law Group A worker hurt on the ground should not lose a case because the injury did not look like a classic fall. Kucher Law Group identifies the safety rule that was broken, the company that controlled the work, and the evidence that proves both. Injured workers get a trial team on their side, attorneys they can reach at any hour, and no fee unless money is recovered. Contact: (929) 563-6780 | 463 Pulaski St #1C, Brooklyn, NY 11221 #2 Gregory Spektor & Associates, P.C. Why They Made Our List: Gregory Spektor & Associates ranks second for a stated recovery total of more than $300 million and an attorney roster large enough to investigate several defendants on the same project. Firm Overview Gregory Spektor & Associates, P.C. handles a wide range of injury claims and keeps a dedicated page for Brooklyn construction accidents. The firm says it has decades of experience and has recovered over $300 million for its clients. It does not publish individual case figures on its construction page, so no specific results are quoted here. The office listed on that page is at Cross Island Plaza in Queens, not in Brooklyn. Notable Achievements Over $300 million: Total recovered for clients, as stated by the firm Contingency fees: Clients pay only if there is a recovery Free consultation: Fees and costs are explained at the outset Spanish-language page: A Spanish version of the site is available Lead Attorney / Team Gregory Spektor heads the firm. His construction page also names Mikhail Ilyaich, Matthew Sullivan, David L. Henderson, Sol Z. Sokel, Michael Szechter, Dzhamshed Mannonov, Yan Gilkarov, and Galina Avakova, among others. A ground-level injury such as a trench collapse can involve an excavation subcontractor, an equipment lessor, a general contractor, and an owner, and a team of this size can divide that investigation. Service Approach The firm treats construction claims as one part of a broader personal injury practice and invites workers to call a toll-free line for a free review. Because the listed office is in Queens, a worker recovering from an electrical burn or crush injury in Brooklyn may want to ask how meetings, signatures, and updates will be handled. With so many attorneys on the roster, asking which lawyer will manage the case from day to day is also a practical first question, along with how the firm approaches claims that fall outside the Scaffold Law. Contact: 1 (800) 318-8888 | 1 Cross Island Plaza, Suite 203C, Queens, NY 11422 #3 Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP Why They Made Our List: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP says it has assisted injured New York construction workers for more than 90 years, and it keeps two offices inside Brooklyn. Firm Overview The firm's Brooklyn construction accident page speaks directly to injured workers and states that its record includes significant settlements. The page lists no dollar figures and names no individual attorneys, so this profile credits the firm as a whole. A "Se Habla Español" notice signals service in Spanish. Notable Achievements 90+ years: Stated history of assisting injured New York construction workers Two Brooklyn offices: Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn and Flatbush Avenue Spanish-language service: Offered to workers who prefer it Lead Attorney / Team The Brooklyn construction page does not identify a lead lawyer and directs visitors to the firm's attorney directory instead. Workers can ask during the first call who will handle the file. Service Approach Workers can visit either Brooklyn location: 180 Livingston Street or 2053 Flatbush Ave, Floor 1, which can be reached at 718-222-9800. A toll-free line, 800-692-3717, is listed as well. The construction page links to a separate contingency fee page rather than spelling out terms itself, so a worker comparing firms may want the fee arrangement confirmed in writing before signing. Spanish speakers can request help in their own language from the first conversation, which can make explaining a trench or equipment injury easier. Contact: (718) 395-5056 | 180 Livingston Street, Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201 #4 Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers Why They Made Our List: Shulman & Hill publishes specific construction results, including recoveries for tradespeople in electrical and HVAC work, which gives workers concrete figures to weigh. Firm Overview Shulman & Hill Injury Lawyers says it has served the Brooklyn community for more than a decade and reports over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements. Consultations are free, and the firm says clients owe nothing unless compensation is recovered. Staff speak Spanish and Russian. Case Results $1,250,000: Non-union electrician who fell from a ladder $1,500,000: Day laborer injured by a steel beam's uncontrolled descent $1,750,000: HVAC installer hurt when a ladder shifted and collapsed $2,500,000: Non-union construction worker Lead Attorney / Team Alex Shulman is the founding partner, and JJ Hill is also named on the firm's Brooklyn construction page. Service Approach Results for non-union workers and a day laborer suggest the firm takes cases from smaller job sites as well as larger ones. Its office is on Court Street in Brooklyn, and its listed phone number uses a 212 area code. Workers who would rather describe an injury in Spanish or Russian can ask for a staff member who speaks either language. Contact: (212) 221-1000 | 26 Court Street, #2216, Brooklyn, NY 11242 #5 Chopra & Nocerino Why They Made Our List: Chopra & Nocerino closes the ranking with several published construction results, including a $3,500,000 recovery for a worker's hand injury. Firm Overview Chopra & Nocerino reports more than 20 years of combined experience and says it has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars. Clients pay nothing unless the firm wins, and Spanish-language help is available. The office on its construction page is in Garden City, Long Island. Notable Achievements $3,500,000: Construction worker hand injury $4,750,000: Scaffolding collapse $3,000,000: Spinal injury after a ladder fall Recognition: Super Lawyers 2025, as listed by the firm Lead Attorney / Team Partners Sameer Chopra and Alex Nocerino lead the firm, with Managing Attorney Christine Duchatellier and several associates. Service Approach The firm's construction page covers hand, ladder, and scaffold injuries. Brooklyn workers may want to ask how meetings will be arranged, since the office is outside the borough. Contact: 855-NYC-HURT (855-692-4878) | 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 107, Garden City, NY 11530 Understanding Brooklyn Construction Accident Cases Many workers assume that if they did not fall, they have no case beyond workers' compensation. That is often wrong. In Ross v. Curtis-Palmer Hydro-Electric Co. (1993), the New York Court of Appeals limited NY Labor Law §240(1) to elevation-related hazards, but it also explained that NY Labor Law §241(6) supports a claim when an owner or contractor violates an Industrial Code provision that sets out concrete specifications, rather than a general call to keep the site safe. The specific rule cited can decide whether a ground-level case survives. Trench and Excavation Collapses Utility and foundation work along Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in East New York puts crews below grade for days at a time. Subpart 23-4 of the Industrial Code governs excavation work, and a claim depends on pointing to the particular provision that was ignored, since courts review each section for specificity. Shoring plans, soil reports, and daily inspection notes often show whether the required protection was in place. Electrocution and Electrical Contact Conversions along Myrtle Avenue and Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill often run on temporary power. Exposed conductors and circuits that were never locked out cause burns, cardiac injury, and falls from the shock itself. Section 23-1.13 of the Industrial Code addresses electrical hazards. Struck by Equipment and Vehicles Projects near Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island move skid steers, forklifts, and dump trucks through tight lots. A worker hit by a machine reversing without a signal person may have claims under §241(6) and under NY Labor Law §200, which codifies the common-law duty to keep a work site reasonably safe. Tripping and Slipping Hazards Slab and framing work near Emmons Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Sheepshead Bay leaves rebar, cords, and debris in walkways. The Appellate Division held in Smith v. McClier Corp. (2005) that 12 NYCRR §23-1.7(e), the tripping hazard rule, is specific enough to support a §241(6) claim, and the Court of Appeals reached the same result for the slippery footing rule in §23-1.7(d) in Rizzuto v. L.A. Wenger Contracting Co. (1998). Who Can Be Held Liable Owners and general contractors, who carry a nondelegable duty under §241(6) Contractors who supervised or controlled the method of the work, under §200 Owners or contractors who created or knew of a dangerous site condition Excavation, electrical, and equipment subcontractors Equipment owners, lessors, and manufacturers Critical NYC Requirements NY Labor Law §241(6) requires a violation of a specific Industrial Code rule in 12 NYCRR Part 23 that applies to the facts NY Labor Law §200 claims require proof of negligence, such as control over the work or notice of a dangerous condition A worker's own share of fault can reduce a §241(6) or §200 recovery, unlike a §240(1) claim Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 3 years, and claims against public entities require notice within 90 days Workers' compensation benefits may run alongside a lawsuit against owners and contractors who were not the employer How We Selected the Best Construction Accident Attorneys Ten criteria guided the May list, each considered with ground-level injuries in mind. Trench, electrical, and equipment cases often depend on technical rules and on records that disappear once a site moves to its next phase. Case Results and Recovery Amounts. Published results that name the injury and the amount carried the most weight. A recovery for a hand injury or a steel beam strike tells a ground-level worker more than a lifetime total does. Where a firm shared only a total or no figures at all, we said so plainly. Legal Experience and Expertise. A §241(6) claim stands or falls on the Industrial Code section cited. We looked for firms that clearly handle construction claims and can explain the difference between a Scaffold Law case and one built on §200 or §241(6). Trial Readiness. Defendants frequently test §241(6) claims with early motions. Firms with trial attorneys on staff and verdicts they have published were better placed in our review. A team that can defend the Industrial Code theory through summary judgment and into a courtroom gives an injured worker real leverage. Brooklyn Community Connection. We reported where each office actually sits. A borough-based team can reach an East New York trench or a Coney Island lot before conditions change. Client Satisfaction. Ratings and reviews show how a firm treats workers who are hurt and out of a paycheck. Comments about communication and follow-through counted more than general praise, and we kept in mind that reviews reflect a firm's full practice. Accessibility and Communication. Many electrical and crush injuries mean long hospital stays. Around-the-clock availability, toll-free numbers, and staff who speak Spanish or Russian improved a firm's standing. Fee Structure and Transparency. We credited clear contingency statements and free consultations, because a worker recovering from a crush injury should never pay to learn his options. Firms that left fee terms to a separate page received a note. Professional Recognition. Awards were listed only where firms publish them, and each is tied to the year received. Peer honors offer outside confirmation of reputation, but they carried less weight than documented outcomes. Scope of Services. A single injury can involve workers' compensation, a third-party lawsuit, and disputes among several insurers. Firms that explain how those claims interact, and how a compensation lien affects a settlement, received added weight. Innovation in Practice. Evidence on a ground-level case disappears fast. Firms that move quickly to send preservation letters and secure photos, equipment telematics, and site safety logs earned additional consideration. Moving Forward: Choosing Your Brooklyn Construction Accident Attorney If you were hurt in a trench, by electrical contact, by a moving machine, or by debris left in a walkway in East New York, Clinton Hill, Coney Island, or elsewhere in Brooklyn, do not assume your case ends with workers' compensation. Get medical care, report the injury, and photograph the conditions before the site changes. Write down the names of every company on the job. Then speak with a lawyer who handles construction claims. Every firm on this list offers a way to begin, and most provide a free consultation. Ask which Labor Law theories fit your injury, whether the firm tries cases, and what you will owe if the claim succeeds. Then decide promptly, because trenches get backfilled and deadlines keep running. About Our Rankings: Fireball News' monthly rankings recognize excellence in specialized practice areas. Our evaluation process examines case results, client satisfaction, professional experience, and community impact. Rankings are based on verified data and are updated monthly to reflect current performance. Enhanced profiles are available but not required for ranking consideration. For Attorneys: To nominate yourself or a colleague for future rankings, please email editor@fireballnews.com. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique, and results depend on specific facts and circumstances.