Scaffolding Accidents

Construction workers who work on the upper levels of building exteriors and high rise construction projects often rely on scaffolding to accomplish their jobs. An estimated 2.3 million workers work on scaffolding frequently. But many workers fall to their deaths or suffer serious injuries each year because of improperly installed or equipped scaffolding.

Federal job safety rules require scaffolds to be designed by a qualified person and be constructed in accordance with the design. Scaffolds must have proper guardrails and toeboards to prevent falls. Access ladders—or the equivalent—must be provided to workers using scaffolding. Unfortunately, some employers try to cut corners on safety rules, exposing their workers to dangerous risks. Falls from improperly constructed scaffolds can result in injuries ranging from sprains to broken bones to head injuries and even death.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a scaffolding accident at a work site, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical bills and lost wages. The personal injury attorneys at Munley, Munley & Cartwright stand up for victims of workplace accidents, including those who suffer injuries or death by falling from scaffolding or falling through scaffolding. Call us today at 877-421-9173 or contact us through our online form.

Scaffold-related injuries result in 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths a year. There are three basic kinds of scaffolds:

• Supported scaffolds that consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, load-bearing frames or poles;
• Suspended scaffolds that are supported by ropes or other overhead support;
• Other scaffolds such as personnel hoists and man lifts that are sometimes thought of as machinery, but may be regarded as another type of supported scaffold.

Hazards associated with scaffolding include falls due to lack of protection or guardrails, collapse of the scaffold due to overloading, being struck by falling tools or materials, and electrocution due to proximity of the scaffold to overhead power lines.

However the injury occurred, if you or a loved one suffered an injury in a scaffolding accident, you need to consult an experienced construction accident attorney to discuss your options.

At Munley, Munley & Cartwright, our aim is to provide exceptional legal service to our clients. The results show in the awards we obtain for clients. Individuals who have been seriously injured in construction accidents should contact our office to learn their legal rights and options.

We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience. For a free consultation regarding your legal concerns, contact us online or call us toll free at 877-421-9173.