Scaffolding accidents are a common cause of construction injuries, often resulting from negligence and improper site maintenance. In fact, 25% of fatal falls in New York occur from scaffolding. Fortunately, New York’s scaffolding law (Section 240) is designed to protect workers from injuries caused by elevated falls, which often arise from scaffolding incidents.
The scaffolding law establishes “third-party responsibility for failing to provide appropriate or non-defective safety devices to mitigate risk.” This liability extends to project owners or general contractors who fail to implement proper safety measures. Scaffolding accidents can involve falling workers, falling objects, and incidents during demolition, alteration, or repair activities.
Scaffolds must be properly inspected and secured at all times. Victims of scaffolding injuries may be entitled to financial compensation beyond workers’ compensation. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Pulvers, Pulvers, & Thompson, L.L.P. are committed to securing maximum compensation for lost income, pain and suffering, and medical expenses for those injured in scaffolding accidents.
To learn more about workers’ compensation, third-party claims, and additional scaffolding accident liability, contact us for a free personal injury consultation.