Scaffolding Accidents And Injuries In Tampa

Scaffolding is used when construction workers need to work at heights, often for an extended amount of time. It gives them a wider surface area than working on a ladder. Scaffolding is temporary but can be set up on a long-term basis.

Unfortunately, scaffolding collapses and other such issues can lead to serious injuries for these workers. That’s when we can help at Culpepper Kurland. Our attorneys have recovered millions for our personal injury clients in Tampa. We offer free initial consultations, and our lawyers can provide the aggressive representation that workers need when seeking the compensation or benefits they deserve. If you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one, contact us today.

Common Scaffolding Accidents And Injuries

A scaffolding collapse can happen when scaffolding isn’t set up correctly, isn’t properly maintained or is set up on an unstable surface. Accidents can also happen if workers trip and fall or slip and fall while working on the scaffolding. Additionally, they may have to use ladders to ascend and descend the scaffolding, opening up another risk of fall-related injuries. A scaffolding could be 10-30 feet high, so these injuries could be severe. They may include:

• Broken bones
• Internal injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Cuts and lacerations

In the most severe cases, workers could even pass away from their injuries.

Why Do These Accidents Happen?

This question will be very important when seeking compensation. Scaffolding collapses can happen because of negligence on the part of the employer, such as not providing safe equipment or failing to train workers on how to set up scaffolding safely. There could also be a third-party claim, such as if the company that built the scaffolding created a design defect or a material defect that caused the scaffolding to collapse, even though it was set up properly.

 

Exploring Your Options Culpepper Kurland offers free consultations to help you begin looking into your legal options after a scaffolding accident. Just use the online contact form or dial 813.217.5647 today.