Construction job sites are known for their dangers, and accidents such as
scaffolding accidents, injuries from falling objects and electrocution is an all too common occurrence.
While a lawsuit can not undo the injuries suffered in
a scaffold accident, a successful result can compensate an injured worker for his or her injuries.
If a loved one's injuries were caused by
a scaffolding accident, talking to a personal injury lawyer can help you understand your options.
Scaffolding Accidents Amputation Accidents Falling or Swinging Objects Heavy Equipment Failure
When you've been injured in a fall,
scaffolding accident, trench collapse, power line electrocution, crane accident, structure collapse, workplace motor vehicle accident or any other type of construction site accident, you have the right to seek compensation for you injuries.
Scaffolding accidents are devastating and we want to equip you with a personal injury attorney with the experience and skills needed to fight for your best interest and secure fair compensation.
Despite the measures taken to ensure the safety of those using scaffolds,
scaffolding accidents still happen as a result of defective material, falling objects and other mishaps that take place on a construction site.
From
scaffolding accidents / failures, to roofing accidents involving building collapses, to falling objects or debris, any number of situations can cause extreme danger to the persons involved.
Unfortunately, this fact is the reason why so many
scaffolding accidents occur on construction sites due to manufacturing or assembly defects.
Scaffolding accidents mainly come from material failure, poor inspection, inadequate fall protection and overloading the scaffolds.
In a surprise move, the Ontario Court of Appeal has nearly quadrupled the fine for a construction company involved in the 2009 Christmas Eve
scaffolding accident that caused the deaths of four migrant workers.
Six people were hurt after
a scaffolding accident in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, November 19th.
Construction Accidents Lorraine Gingery handles all types of construction accidents including
scaffolding accidents, defective construction equipment injuries; serious injuries form other contractors or subcontractors, and hazardous conditions.
Our New Jersey
scaffolding accident lawyers serve clients throughout New York and New Jersey; we have offices in Roseland and New York City.
Contact us if you sustained a head or brain injury, fractures, crush injuries or any other serious personal injury as the result of
a scaffolding accident.
There are several types of injuries that can result from ladder and
scaffolding accidents, including but not limited to the following:
There are many cases of
scaffolding accidents, in which the worker suffered severe burns or death from coming into contact with high voltage wires.
Many
scaffolding accidents are caused by a failure to properly erect the structure, or a failure of a connecting piece of the structure.
The White Plains
scaffold accident lawyers at our Main Office know that scaffold accidents happen for many reasons.
Due to the height often involved in
scaffolding accidents, injuries sustained often can be severe and / or fatal.
Accordingly, the White Plains
scaffold accident attorneys at our Main Office and the Stamford
scaffold accident lawyers at our Connecticut Office will also insure that you have received Worker's Compensation benefits from your employer while your personal injury claim is progressing against the other parties, including the owner, contractor, subcontractor and suppliers.
Immediate medical care is crucial after
a scaffolding accident.
The MA
scaffolding accident attorneys at Altman & Altman understand the enormous impact that a
scaffolding accident has on the daily lives of victims and their loved ones.
In addition to the physical harm sustained in
a scaffolding accident, victims and their families often times must deal with a great amount of emotional and financial stress.
Our firm's New York and Connecticut
scaffold accident attorneys have represented clients for over 25 years in cases emanating from falls from defective or broken scaffolds in New York Counties like Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan and in Westchester jurisdictions like White Plains, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining, Port Chester, Greenburgh, Elmsford, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow as well as Connecticut jurisdictions, like Stamford, New Haven, Fairfield, Meriden, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Westport and Greenwich.
Accordingly, if you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffold fall in New York's boroughs, including Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn or the Westchester jurisdictions like Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Hartsdale, Port Chester, Pelham, Bronxville, Harrison, Greenburgh, Elmsford or Valhalla, our experienced New York and Connecticut
scaffold accident lawyers are available 24 - 7.
Accordingly, our New York
scaffold accident lawyers will work closely with you to immediately determine the reason for the
scaffold accident.
Our dedicated team of Massachusetts
scaffolding accident attorneys will field all of your legal questions and will handle every aspect of your
scaffolding accident lawsuit, including any potential worker's compensation claims.
Fatal
scaffolding accidents are frequently caused by third - party negligence.
Scaffolding accidents occur across the country with relative frequency.
Scaffolding accidents commonly result in serious injuries, and can even be fatal.
The good news is, the majority of annual
scaffolding accidents are easily preventable by following established safety protocol at all times.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
scaffold accidents cause about 4,500 injuries and more than 60 deaths annually.
As mentioned above, many
scaffold accidents are due to a worker slipping and falling.
A recent BLS study revealed that 72 percent of workers injured in
scaffold accidents reported the cause of the accident to be one of three factors: the plank or support gave way, the worker slipped, or the worker was struck by a falling object.
One of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the construction industry,
scaffolding accidents can be dramatically reduced by implementing proper safety measures.
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From
scaffolding failures to roofing
accidents or building collapses, you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim against an individual or a construction company if you were injured.
As experienced trial lawyers, we have seen that there are many ways that employers can put workers at risk of
scaffold and roof
accidents:
To prevent
scaffold and roof
accidents, Florida state and federal laws require that employers follow certain safety measures.
Lawsuits for a construction injury or a wrongful death caused by a construction
accident can be filed against independent contractors, general contractors, property owners, suppliers of defective
scaffolding or safety equipment, subcontractors or careless heavy equipment operators.
-- $ 6 million settlement on behalf of the parents of 13 - year - old boy who drowned in an apartment complex swimming pool (2016); — $ 528,000 jury verdict in Philadelphia for a worker injured when he fell through
scaffolding (2015); — $ 700,000 arbitration award for a school teacher who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury in a car
accident (2016); — $ 1 million policy limit settlement for a man injured in an automobile
accident.
Serious and sometimes fatal trauma occurs when a worker is involved in a forklift or truck
accident or falls from a ladder or
scaffold.
These types of
accidents usually happen when construction workers are working, standing or walking underneath
scaffolds, cranes or other elevated surfaces or when objects are being moved overhead.
Have you been injured in a Dallas
scaffolding fall
accident?
One witness to the
accident told reporters that he was inside a hospital room directly in front of the
scaffolding.
Russell worked as trial counsel for various firms concentrating in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle
accidents, tractor trailer
accidents, labor law and
scaffolding cases, premises injuries and other complex litigation.
He has successfully resolved or tried cases in every major area of personal injury practice, including motor vehicle and truck
accidents, labor law and
scaffolding injuries, premises falls and lack of security cases.
Potential Causes of the
Accident and Accompanying Legal Theories There are a number of causes that could have been responsible for the collapse of the
scaffolding in the
accident discussed above.
If you or a family member has been injured in an
accident involving
scaffolding, ladders, power tools, or heavy machinery at a building site, contact a New City construction
accident attorney at the law offices of Braunfotel & Frendel, LLC.