Scaffolding accidents can cause serious injuries to those involved. If you or a loved one are facing the consequences, it is in your best interest to give our firm a call today to speak with our skilled Middlesex County workplace accident attorneys about your options. Here are some questions you may have:
What are the common causes of scaffolding accidents?
Note that most scaffolding accidents are preventable, however, they still happen even more often than you may think. In particular, they are one of the most common kinds of construction accidents. If you were newly injured in a scaffolding accident, our legal team can help you fight for the compensation you need to move forward. Scaffolding accidents can occur for a number of different reasons. Just some of the most common causes of scaffolding accidents that we see include the following:
- Unsafe scaffold design
- Negligent scaffold manufacturing
- Violations of OSHA guidelines
- Lack of overhead protection
- Malfunctioning brakes
- Defective pulleys
- Failing to properly secure scaffolds
- Defective fall safety systems
What are the different types of construction accidents?
Construction sites are typically filled with workers, machinery, and various types of building materials, which, can, at times, cause very serious injuries. Some of the most common causes and types of construction accidents that our firm sees include:
- Ladder accidents
- Falls
- Scaffold collapses
- Explosions
- Defective machinery
- Unsafe elevators
- No protection from falling debris
- Dangerous property conditions
If you were injured in a construction accident in New Jersey, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact our firm today to learn more.
What injuries can be sustained in a construction accident?
Construction accidents generally produce some of the most serious injuries, and in many cases, these injuries allow the hurt party financial compensation in some way. Some of the most common injuries sustained in construction site accidents include:
- Burns
- Electrocutions
- Reactions to chemicals
- Broken bones
- Sprains
- Disfigurement
- Brain damage and other head injuries
- Lacerations
- Scarring
What steps should I take after a construction accident?
If you were injured on the job, it is important that you take certain steps to report the accident and ensure you are safe. After a construction accident, if you are able, take the following measures:
- Notify your employer and call 911. Emergency services will be dispatched to the scene.
- Ask anyone who saw the accident happen for their contact information.
- Take pictures of the cause of the accident (unsafe property conditions, defective machinery, etc.)
- Get a copy of all medical documentation/bills concerning the injury.
- Retain the services of an experienced Middlesex County personal injury attorney.
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