Scaffolding Accident Lawyer

Our scaffolding accident attorneys help people who have been injured while working on scaffolding or after falling off a scaffold. Scaffolding-related accidents cause over 4,500 injuries every year in the U.S. and result in approximately 60 deaths. Injury victims must consult with a skilled scaffolding lawyer today to receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries.

Construction workers typically use scaffolding at worksites and jobsites to access high structures that are being built, repaired, or maintained. People also use them to store tools and materials. While scaffolds can provide a safe and stable work platform, they can often injure people after they collapse or when objects fall from them.

Common injuries in scaffolding accident cases include:

• spinal cord injuries,
• traumatic brain injuries,
• concussions,
• broken bones, and
• death.

Accident victims can usually file a scaffolding accident lawsuit against:

• a construction company,
• private homeowners or property owners (in premises liability cases),
• scaffolding manufacturers (in product liability cases),
• general contractors and subcontractors, and
• construction workers.

Construction accident lawyers can help injured workers file a suit against one of these parties. An attorney can also assist workers in:

• filing a workers’ compensation claim,
• filing an injury claim with an at-fault party’s insurance company, and
• managing their medical care and treatment.

The Shouse Law Group is a personal injury firm that represents people injured in scaffolding accidents throughout the United States. We work tirelessly for all our clients and seek to get you the biggest settlement possible. Contact our law firm today to get the legal help you deserve.

Scaffolding-related accidents cause over 4,500 injuries every year in the U.S. and result in approximately 60 deaths.

What are common types of scaffolding accidents and scaffolding injuries?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds.^[1

Further, according to OSHA figures, scaffolding-related accidents cause over 4,500 injuries and 60 deaths every year in the U.S.^[2

Common causes of scaffolding accident cases include:

• scaffolding collapses,
• falling objects from scaffolds,
• unsecure scaffolding,
• careless assembly of a scaffold,
• too much weight on a scaffold,
• damaged scaffolding guardrails, planking, toe boards, or hoists,
• insufficient maintenance of scaffolding structures,
• negligent supervision, and
• inadequate inspections of safety equipment.

Scaffolding and construction accidents can result in serious injury. Common injuries include:

• spinal cord injuries,
• traumatic brain injuries,
• concussions,
• paralysis,
• organ damage,
• cuts,
• broken bones, and
• death.

Note that two types of scaffolds are used in construction sites. These are those made of steel and lumber. Both can result in a worker suffering from a personal injury.

Who can injured workers sue in scaffolding accident cases?

Scaffolding accidents can be caused by defective equipment, negligence, or property owners who fail to provide safe conditions.

When filing a personal injury case against those responsible for a scaffolding accident, the victim can file a lawsuit against a:

• scaffolding manufacturer,
• construction company,
• contractor or subcontractor,
• construction worker, or
• property owner.

Note that injury victims must prove the following to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

1. the defendant owed the injury victim a duty of care,
2. the defendant breached that duty of care,
3. the breach caused the victim’s injuries, and
4. as a result of the breach, the victim suffered damages.^[3

If successful, victims can receive compensation for:

• medical bills,
• lost wages,
• lost earning capacity,
• property damage, and
• pain and suffering.

If a worker was killed in a scaffolding accident, his/her family can likely file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party responsible for causing the accident. Damages can include (but are not limited to):

• burial and funeral expenses,
• amounts the deceased would have earned as income, and
• compensation for the loss of the deceased’s companionship and support.

What is the role of personal injury attorneys in scaffolding accident cases?

Scaffolding accident lawyers play an enormous role in these types of cases.

An attorney can help an injury victim receive immediate medical treatment and assist in managing the victim’s ongoing medical care.

Injury lawyers can also help in gathering evidence to prove that someone caused the victim’s accident.

People injured in a scaffolding accident can also rely on an attorney to file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurer and a workers’ comp claim on their behalf.

Workers can file a workers’ compensation claim whenever they are injured in the course of their employment. Workers’ compensation benefits include:

• medical care – treatment for the injury,
• temporary disability – payment for loss of wages,
• permanent disability – payment for permanent loss of function, and
• job displacement benefits – payment for job retraining.

Finally, a scaffolding accident attorney can file a lawsuit on a victim’s behalf and manage the suit until its settlement or resolution.

What are the benefits of a scaffolding injury lawyer?

Personal injury lawyers provide a host of benefits in scaffolding cases.

Lawyers understand the fair value of an injury case. This means they will hold negligent and at-fault parties to pay their share of a victim’s damages.

Attorneys can also spot hidden value in scaffolding claims to help maximize a victim’s compensation. For example, a construction worker in New York City (Bronx) fell while climbing over cross braces on scaffolding and suffered broken ribs, a torn knee, and an injured shoulder. The victim was no longer able to work. The victim’s attorney was able to persuade an NYC jury to return a verdict in favor of the victim for $2.9 million.

Most lawyers provide a free initial case evaluation. A free evaluation means injured parties can get their legal questions answered without spending a dime.

Note that the information a party provides to an injury lawyer is protected by the attorney-client relationship. This means an attorney cannot disclose this information to a third party unless the client agrees.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a scaffolding accident, we invite you to contact our law firm at the Shouse Law Group. Our attorneys provide both free consultations and legal advice you can trust.

We work tirelessly to get you the maximum compensation available for your case.