Atlanta Scaffolding Accidents | Affleck and Gordon
Walk down many streets in downtown and metro and you cannot help but notice all the cranes and scaffolding. They are a sign of workers expanding and maintaining the city's buildings and public infrastructure. Scaffolding provides a temporary structure which allows for maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of buildings and sheer surfaces. They can be arranged to contour the surface of the structure and setup outside or inside a structure. However, scaffolding can be treacherous and dangerous. Exposed to the elements and just short of a high-wire act, workers that have to maneuver around scaffolding often find themselves in precarious situations.
Have your or someone you know been injured in a scaffolding accident? If so, contact our Attorneys at Affleck & Gordon for your scaffolding accident case today!
Scaffolding accidents can occur to pedestrians as well as workers. Falling debris, loose fixtures, and the threat of tools or work materials being accidently dropped or kicked off the scaffolding presents a very serious and real danger to anyone underneath the structure. The sturdiness of the structure itself also plays a role in the likelihood of accidents and injuries to both employees and pedestrians. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorize any fall from a height above half of one’s body height as potentially fatal.
Some common causes of scaffolding accidents include:
- Failure to properly construct or secure scaffolding
- Inclement weather conditions
- Slips, falls, or trips
- Negligent behavior
- Careless maintenance of scaffolding
- Risky maneuvers, climbing, or loading of scaffolding
- Failure to implement appropriate safety measures
- Using improper equipment
We understand the devastation that can occur from a scaffolding accident. Such an accident can result in death, serious injury, and psychological trauma to the victim. Mounting medical bills, expensive rehabilitative therapies, and costly medications are just some of the recovery costs a scaffolding accident victim will have to face. Our attorneys will work to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your lost wages, medical expenses, and other losses after an scaffolding accident. Do not take chances with your recovery after a scaffolding accident. After an scaffolding accident, contact the attorneys the law office of Affleck & Gordon today, and start your road to recovery and compensation.
Have your or someone you know been injured in a scaffolding accident? If so, contact our Attorneys at Affleck & Gordon for your scaffolding accident case today!
CALL OUR INJURY ATTORNEYS TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION: 404-373-1649
