Proficiency in construction law and accident litigation has long been the hallmark of Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C. Our involvement on behalf of our clients, whether contractors, brokers or insurers, includes comprehensive pre-litigation claim analysis and extends through trial and appeals. We are regularly retained in the most high profile construction matters and have made a significant contribution to the continued development of New York's Labor Law by virtue of dozens of appellate decisions, including critical Court of Appeals decisions, decided in favor of our insurance and construction clients.

Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C., could not be more proud of the results we have achieved and the reputation we have earned as construction accident trial lawyers. Whether the issue is the fundamental applicability of New York's Labor Law or the viability of a sole proximate cause defense, Baxter Smith & Shapiro has proven time and again we have the willingness to try even the most challenging of cases and the skill to prevail.

Our construction accident group handles everything from the catastrophic crane collapse to the more routine worksite slip and fall. Whatever the degree of complexity, our intensity at point of attack does not vary. From the initial notice of claim, and as needed through trial and appeals, our approach is swift and efficient. For example, we are mindful that a failure to timely issue a proper response may expose our client to liability they may have otherwise avoided. We work to develop simple and dependable systems to ensure that all proper notices and coverage denials are timely issued.