Scaffolding accidents can lead to severe injuries, including broken bones and amputations. Often, these accidents involve scaffolding supplied by third parties, which may open up additional legal avenues beyond workers' compensation. It's crucial to understand the risks associated with inadequate scaffolding materials and to seek legal help if injured.
If you're injured in a scaffolding accident, seek medical attention immediately. Document the scene and any equipment involved, and contact a lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Yes, you may be able to sue if a third party supplied the scaffolding or if there were defects in the equipment that contributed to your injuries.
Common injuries include broken bones, spinal injuries, and in severe cases, amputations. The height and instability of scaffolding can lead to serious falls.
Scaffolding accidents can be devastating. We'll see terrible injuries, broken bones, people end up in wheelchairs, sometimes people end up with amputated limbs. The thing about scaffolding accidents is they're very often supplied by a third party. So if you're on the job, you may very well not be limited to simply your workers' compensation pay, but we might be able to find a way to sue the party that supplied the scaffolding. Very frequently, it's rented. Very frequently, people will use a pick board that isn't adequately tested for strength. They'll use an oriented strand board that once it gets wet, it will not carry weight. There are defects in scaffolding that can cause very serious injuries. And if you or a loved one is ever injured while working on a scaffold, give us a call.
