According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Scaffolding Accidents cause around 4,500 injuries each year and lead to 60 deaths. Scaffolding is most often used in construction-type jobs but can also be used by painters, masons, and other professionals. It is imperative employers, site owners, and employees do all they can to follow proper safety standards so they can avoid falls that could lead to serious injuries or even death.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls from great heights are one of the “Fatal Four” causes of construction accidents. There are a few different ways workers can become injured on scaffolding, including:
* Slip and falls
* Scaffolding planks giving way
* Being struck by falling objects
* Electrocution
The most common injuries resulting from Scaffolding Accidents are brain and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can be so serious they lead to death. Brain and spinal cord injuries can affect a person for the rest of their life, making it impossible for them to return to work or their normal way of living. These injuries can cause thousands of dollars in medical bills and can end up bankrupting a victim.
Broken bones and crush injuries are also common in this type of construction accident. Serious complications can occur due to a worker being crushed under heavy equipment or materials. In some cases, this can lead to the need for amputation. Because these injuries can require the need for ongoing medical care, it behooves seriously injured victims to seek help from an attorney.
Hiring an attorney provides an injured victim a voice fighting on their side. The attorney becomes the advocate for their client, helping them receive the medical care they need and pursuing those who are responsible for the accident.
Workers who have been seriously injured in an accident that was not their fault are urged to seek help from an attorney. Contact the Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel so you can schedule a consultation meeting. At this meeting, you can discuss the details of the case and learn which legal recourse will be your best option. Call today so you can get started. You can also connect them on Facebook.
