Pennsylvania Scaffolding Accident Attorneys

Almost all construction sites have scaffolds. Scaffolding is a temporary frame used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures. With the advent and popularity of scaffold's on todays work-sites, it is no wonder that scaffold accidents are a common occurrence. These accidents often have catastrophic results for the injured, requiring medical care and substantial time off of work.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) estimates that up to 2.5 million construction workers, or nearly 70 percent of the entire construction workforce, comes into contact with scaffolds on a frequent basis. In a perfect world, this would not be an alarming figure. Unfortunately, many of these scaffolds are defective or dangerous, and nearly 5,000 workers suffer scaffold accidents each year, some of which are fatal.

While falling accidents are the most common of scaffolding mishaps, scaffolds can also give under pressure or swing with the air. Scaffold shift and buckles can be very dangerous for those individuals working on or near the scaffolding. This can be blamed either on defective scaffolds or on an unsafe workplace in which the scaffolds are not assembled or maintained properly. In either case, the victim can pursue compensation for their injuries in a civil court. Philadelphia scaffold accident injuries can vary from minor issues like cuts or bruises to major conditions like broken bones, disfigurement, brain or spinal cord injuries, partial or complete paralysis and even death. The severity of the injuries can depend on the circumstances of the fall and other issues such as building height and the health of the worker.

Though OSHA and other bodies govern the design and use of scaffolds, accidents can and do happen. If your Pennsylvania scaffolding accident was caused by the negligence of another person, you have the right to seek compensation to cover the costs of medical bills, plus lost wages from time you had to take off of work or your continued inability to work. As with all serious personal injury situations, contacting an experienced, agressive attorney, like the ones at Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano can help insure that your rights are protected. The right personal injury lawyer can help you get a settlement far beyond the quick-fix offered by workers' compensation or an insurer, insuring the best possible result for your case.

At Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP, our scaffolding accident attorneys will examine the circumstances under which you sustained injury, and will help determine whether or not negligent action played a contributing factor. If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, please don't hesitate to contact our Philadelphia scaffold accident attorneys today for a free consultation of your personal injury case. Call us today at 888-684-7192.