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Construction work is one of the most physically demanding and dangerous occupations in New Jersey. Workers face risks every day from falling objects, scaffolding collapses, defective equipment, and unsafe site conditions that employers and contractors are legally required to prevent. When those protections fail, and someone gets hurt, the consequences can be devastating, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and worse. A serious injury can rob you of your ability to work, provide for your family, and live the life you built for yourself.
If you or someone you love was hurt on a construction site in Hackensack, you deserve more than a case number and a phone tree. At Luis Martinez Law, we take construction accident cases personally because we know what’s at stake. Attorney Luis Martinez has spent over 34 years fighting for injured workers and their families in Bergen County, Hudson County, and throughout New Jersey. He gives every client his personal cell phone number and handles cases directly, so you always know who is in your corner.
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, a Hackensack construction accident lawyer can help protect your rights, pursue compensation, and guide you through the legal process with personalized support.
⚠ Time-Sensitive — New Jersey Law Limits Your Window to File
New Jersey's 2-year statute of limitations begins from the date of your accident. Missing this deadline ends your right to compensation.
34 years of experience. Certified Civil Trial Attorney. No fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Construction sites are governed by overlapping layers of safety regulations, and when any one of them is ignored, workers pay the price. Understanding how accidents happen is the first step toward holding the right parties accountable. Our practice areas encompass the full range of construction-related injuries that workers in this region face.
Some of the most frequent causes of construction accidents include:
Every one of these situations may involve liability from multiple parties, including the general contractor, a subcontractor, an equipment manufacturer, or the property owner. Identifying all responsible parties is critical to recovering the full compensation you deserve.
One of the most complex aspects of construction injury claims is figuring out who is legally responsible. Unlike a typical car accident, in which two drivers are involved, a construction site accident can involve a wide range of parties. General contractors have a duty to maintain a safe worksite and ensure that all workers, regardless of who employs them, are protected. Subcontractors can be liable for the negligent actions of their crews. Equipment manufacturers may bear responsibility if a defective product contributed to the injury.
Property owners, too, can be held accountable if a dangerous condition on the land caused or contributed to the accident. In New Jersey, injured construction workers may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim, especially when a third party’s negligence was involved. This distinction matters because personal injury claims allow for a broader range of damages, including pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and future lost wages. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction sector accounted for 18 fatalities in New Jersey in 2023 alone, underscoring just how serious and frequent these incidents are.
A serious construction injury can affect every dimension of your life, and the compensation you seek should reflect that reality. Medical expenses are often the most immediate concern, but they are far from the only one. Lost wages, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation costs, and the ongoing physical and emotional toll of a serious injury all factor into the value of a claim.
In cases involving significant negligence or recklessness, additional damages may also be available. New Jersey law allows injured parties to pursue compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and, in some cases, punitive damages when a party’s conduct was especially egregious. Our case results reflect the kinds of recoveries we have obtained for clients in situations just like yours, including a $1,550,000 settlement for a worker who fell from an elevated work area and a $1,290,000 settlement for a cell tower worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury on the job.
Time is a critical factor in construction accident cases. Evidence can disappear quickly, witnesses’ memories fade, and New Jersey’s statute of limitations places strict deadlines on your ability to file a claim. Contractors and insurance companies often begin their own investigations immediately after an incident, working to minimize or deny liability. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better positioned you are to protect your rights and build a strong case.
Documenting the scene, preserving medical records, and avoiding early settlement offers from insurance adjusters are all steps that can significantly affect the outcome of your claim. Attorney Luis Martinez, a Certified Civil Trial Attorney with a designation held by fewer than 1% of lawyers in New Jersey, understands the tactics used to undercut construction injury claims and knows how to counter them.
When you have been hurt on a construction site in Hackensack, you need an attorney who will treat your case like it matters, because it does. Attorney Luis Martinez grew up in this community, served as a former local judge and public defender, and has spent more than three decades representing injured New Jersey workers. He handles truck accident cases and a full range of serious injury claims throughout Bergen and Hudson counties, and he brings that same tenacity and experience to every construction accident case he takes on.
You will not be handed off to a case manager or left waiting for a callback. Attorney Martinez gives every client his personal cell phone number and works with you directly from the first conversation through the resolution of your case. To speak with a real attorney who will actually pick up, reach out through our contact form today for a free consultation.
