Fighting for Injured Construction Workers
The dangers present on construction sites are too numerous to name. However, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are one of the leading dangers, injuring more than 100,000 construction workers annually. Falls also cause more U.S. construction worker deaths than any other type of accident.
On construction sites, falls often occur when workers use ladders and scaffoldings. While working at any elevated height is dangerous, the frequency with which ladders and scaffoldings are used make them the most common culprits in accidents. If you have been injured in a fall, you may need a lawyer's assistance to get workers' compensation. For a free consultation with a New York City scaffolding fall attorney, please call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
The Dangers of Ladders and Scaffolds
A large percentage of construction site fatalities are due to scaffolding accident deaths. On construction sites, three types of scaffolds are generally used: supported scaffolds, suspended scaffolds and hoists. In addition to workers falling off of scaffolds, scaffold collapses are a cause of fall injuries.
Scaffolding accidents often cause serious injuries to the head and back. A collapse can cause workers to become trapped and crushed.
Falls from ladders are also a common cause of injury and death. The instability of ladders leads to many accidents and injuries. Ladders may slip from their supports, be on an unsafe surface or otherwise unsafely positioned. Workers who attempt to carry objects when climbing a ladder are also at increased risk for a fall.
A fall from a ladder or scaffolding can result in serious injuries such as:
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones and amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
To obtain workers' compensation benefits from a construction accident, it is a good idea to work with an attorney. Recent changes to New York workers' compensation law mean that you may have to fight harder to receive the benefits you need.
Please call our office at 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn ladder fall attorney today.
