When working on construction sites surrounded by dangerous and toxic chemicals and equipment, construction workers put their lives in jeopardy every day, risking serious injury or even death. Data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics share that there are about 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries related to scaffolding annually. If you've been hurt in a scaffolding accident, you're probably wondering:
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A major portion of construction is completed on the sides of structures and above buildings, and construction workers rely on scaffolds and ladders to help them get the job done. As a result, scaffolding accidents on construction sites are known to create a variety of significant and life-threatening work injuries, the most frequent of which are:
Hazardous conditions that cause a construction worker to fall from scaffolding, resulting in significant injuries, are typically the source of these devastating scaffolding accidents. Medical bills, lost wages, and other financial problems may be extremely expensive for injured workers.
Over 2 million people continue to operate on scaffolds, with roughly 4,500 of those workers suffering bodily harm as a result of a scaffolding mishap. Though workers' compensation regulations were designed to help injured employees, navigating the claims process and receiving the financial restitution you deserve can be challenging.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to safeguard scaffolding workers in the construction sector. OSHA enforces safety rules that all companies must follow in order to guarantee the health & wellbeing of their scaffolding employees.
As a result of construction companies choosing not to abide by the set standards of safety, construction workers will suffer serious injuries that could have been preventable if rules and regulations were simply followed. Some of the most common scaffolding injuries are caused by the following:
Inadequate scaffolding training also has a significant influence on the number of personal injury-causing scaffolding incidents. Scaffolds that are stored or set up without the proper safeguards might result in insecure planking and support for workers navigating on the scaffold. Other personal injury-causing scaffolding incidents include:
If the scaffolding accident was caused by a breach of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, your employer might be held liable for your injuries.
There are three elements used when determining who is at-fault for the scaffolding accident.
A personal injury lawsuit can help identify who is responsible for the scaffolding incident and obtain damages and compensation to help pay for:
The main purpose of worker's compensation is to ensure the protection of both the employer and the employee in construction or scaffolding accidents. Employers are required to offer employees with a "no-fault" insurance coverage that covers a workplace injury as long as the employee agrees not to sue the company for further indemnification.
Workers' compensation insurance is meant to cover medical expenditures linked with a work-related scaffolding accident, as well as a portion of the worker's pay to assist them throughout their treatment or recovery process.
Worker's compensation applications are frequently refused or returned as inconclusive, despite how appealing that seems. Scaffolding accident claims are frequently denied for a variety of reasons, the most prevalent of which are the timeliness of the filing, inadequate medical care, or the employer's decision to contest the claim.
Whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits or not, you still may be entitled to other types of compensation to assist you after sustaining injuries in a scaffolding accident.
Many construction workers believe they are not eligible to bring a personal injury case against a negligent party since they are already receiving workers' compensation through their employer's insurance carrier. If a third party is to blame for your accident, such as a manufacturer, contractor, or property owner, they might be made accountable for your scaffolding injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a scaffolding accident, call one of our experienced scaffolding accident lawyers now for help filing a claim. Our law team can provide you with a free case review and we operate on a contingency fee basis, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by working with us.
