Yehoshua Gelbstein

Yehoshua Gelbstein

Thank you for sharing your experience with The Gelbstein & Associates Team. We are honored you trusted us after your construction site accident and proud to have helped secure a $900,000 recovery through a third-party lawsuit, while also navigating the overlap with your Workers’ Compensation benefits. Cases like yours show why injured workers in Brooklyn, Queens, and throughout New York City need an experienced personal injury law firm that understands both the Workers’ Comp system and the broader legal avenues available under New York Labor Law. In your case, the insurance companies initially focused on limiting their exposure. We stepped in to gather evidence of safety violations and non-compliance with New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6), which protect construction workers from dangerous site conditions. We worked closely with expert witnesses familiar with construction safety standards, documented the causes of your injury, and prepared the matter as if it were going to trial. That readiness gave us the leverage to negotiate a strong settlement before a prolonged court battle became necessary. Many injured workers don’t realize that Workers’ Compensation covers only part of the losses they suffer. It helps with medical expenses and a portion of lost wages but does not address pain and suffering, full future lost earnings, or the complete impact of a serious injury. In construction accident cases involving unsafe equipment, negligent contractors, or site safety violations, a third-party lawsuit can make all the difference — as it did here. We have seen firsthand how devastating construction accidents can be, especially when they require surgery and long rehabilitation. Our role goes beyond filing legal claims — we also connect clients with medical providers, rehabilitation resources, and guidance to help them rebuild their lives. Whether it’s a scaffolding fall, ladder accident, crane collapse, machinery incident, or falling debris, our mission is to make sure no injured worker is left to face insurance companies alone. For anyone reading this review who has been hurt on a construction site in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, or anywhere in New York State, know that you may have more rights than Workers’ Comp alone. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Thank you again for allowing us to be part of your journey toward justice. We wish you a full and steady recovery. — The Gelbstein & Associates Team