Scaffolding

Lawyers for Victims of Scaffolding Accidents

An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Protecting these workers from scaffolding accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year.

Scaffolding accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities in California and throughout the nation. During 2005, falls were responsible for 61 of the 103 construction accident fatalities in California.

In a Bureau of Labor and Statistics study, 72 percent of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these can be controlled by compliance with OSHA standards.

Scaffolding accidents can also be caused by:

• Lack of inspection
• Lack of guard railing or toe boards
• Lack of personal fall protection
• Contact with overhead power lines
• Defective scaffolding components

If you were injured or a member of your family was killed in a scaffolding accident, please contact an attorney at the Boccardo Law Firm in San Jose, California, today. We offer a free consultation to review your case and discuss your rights. We will work with experts in construction site management and scaffold erection to determine what caused the scaffolding injury and who is liable for the damages you have suffered.

Our construction accident attorneys are experienced in helping victims of scaffolding accidents recover financial compensation for their injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. You can count on us to help you recover the full amount of compensation you deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your case.