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.
There are many cases
of scaffolding accidents, in which the worker suffered severe burns or death from coming into contact with high voltage wires.
Unfortunately, this fact is the reason why so
many scaffolding accidents occur on construction sites due to manufacturing or assembly defects.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
scaffold accidents cause about 4,500 injuries and more than 60 deaths annually.
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.
Additionally, a successful claim can teach employers that
preventing scaffold accidents is an important matter that should be taken seriously — especially when our attorneys find violations of laws, rules, codes, guidelines and regulations.
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.
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.
The good news is, the majority of
annual scaffolding accidents are easily preventable by following established safety protocol at all times.
On top of the physical harm suffered
in scaffolding accidents, victims and their families are usually left to deal with a great amount of financial and emotional stress.
Many scaffolding accidents are caused by a failure to properly erect the structure, or a failure of a connecting piece of the structure.
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.
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.
Let me help you determine if
your scaffolding accident falls under noncompliance with OSHA regulations or violation of the New York Labor Law.
Scaffolding accidents can happen for many different reasons.
If you have experienced a work - related injury in
a scaffolding accident, you can talk with one of our experienced Schenectady ladder fall attorneys.
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.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of
a scaffolding accident and you are seeking reparations for the injuries sustains, we encourage you to call and learn more about how Mesa Law Firm wants to be your advocate.
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.
The personal injury and wrongful death attorneys of Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C. have extensive experience working on construction site accident cases, including crane accident and
scaffolding accidents.
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Six people were hurt after
a scaffolding accident in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, November 19th.
Scaffolding accidents, electrocutions, falling from elevated structures and similar incidents can have devastating effects on the life of the victim and require maximum compensation.
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.
The height in
scaffolding accidents can result in very serious or even fatal injuries.
There are several types of injuries that can result from ladder and
scaffolding accidents, including but not limited to the following:
Contact a Hartford personal injury lawyer from our firm today if you were injured in
a scaffolding accident or any other construction related accident.
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.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 88 deaths from scaffolding in 2007, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports approximately 4,500
scaffolding accidents each year.
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.