What is a Scaffolding Accident?

A scaffolding accident occurs on, around, or as a result of a worker scaffold. This can affect the workers themselves or pedestrians and bystanders who happen to be nearby.

Some of the most common kinds of scaffolding accidents are covered below.

Injuries Caused by Falls from Scaffolding

Some of the most serious scaffolding accidents involve workers falling off of the scaffold. This is especially serious when the scaffold is built around or alongside a tall structure. Falls from high places will often result in major injuries, possibly causing paralysis. The likelihood of death is also high in these sorts of cases.

Injuries Caused by Falling Objects from Scaffolding

Another common issue seen in a number of construction accidents is objects falling from great heights onto people below. This might mean small tools or even large industrial equipment. Regardless the size of the object, serious head injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can result.

Injuries Caused by Slips and Trips on Scaffolding

Scaffolds can be dangerous places due to bad weather conditions or potential tripping and slipping hazards. These small slips can be bad enough on their own, and they can also contribute to falls from the scaffold.

Injuries Caused Scaffolding Collapse

The rarest and the most deadly kinds of scaffolding accidents involve total failure of the scaffold. If the scaffold collapses, it can harm the workers occupying the landings as well as workers and bystanders in the vicinity. Catastrophic injuries are often the result of these sorts of terrible accidents.

How Our Legal Team Can Assist Injured Workers

If you are a worker who has been denied worker’s compensation as a result of legitimate injuries from a scaffolding accident, we will fight to ensure that you receive the worker’s compensation that you are due. Many times it is worker’s comp that allows injured employees to sustain themselves without undue financial burden.

In addition, we will analyze the circumstances of the scaffolding accident to see if the construction company was negligent. Sometimes an employer puts workers through unnecessary risks. In those cases, the employer needs to be held responsible to prevent future tragedies.

Learn More About Workplace Injury Cases

For more information about scaffolding accidents and workplace injuries, be sure to contact our work injury lawyers today. Our legal team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you learn more about your legal options.