Basch Keegan & Spada regularly represents Hudson Valley construction workers hurt on the job, including cases in which a worker was injured because of defective and dangerous scaffolding equipment. Scaffold injuries can be very serious and even fatal — requiring skilled legal counsel to determine the cause of the accident, uncover all potentially liable parties, and accurately assess present and future damages accountable to the injury.
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) study, over 70% of workers injured in scaffold accidents attribute the accident to either planking or support giving way or to slipping or being struck by a falling object. Many of these incidents are preventable. With 65% of construction projects involving the use of scaffolding (according to the BLS), the likelihood of an unfortunate accident is high. According to OSHA, safety compliance and employer education can prevent approximately 4,500 accidents and save up to 50 lives annually.
Scaffolds are often an essential aspect of construction work. Due to their hazardous nature, it’s crucial that workers have the correct training.
There is no excuse for failing to follow safety standards and creating an unnecessarily perilous environment for workers who are already engaged in dangerous tasks. The attorneys at Basch Keegan & Spada have successfully held liable parties responsible for scaffolding injuries outside of the New York workers’ compensation system.
After suffering injury from a scaffold accident, there are some key actions you should take to protect your rights and get the justice you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a scaffold accident in Greene, Dutchess, Ulster, or the surrounding counties, please contact Basch Keegan & Spada for a free initial consultation. We handle even the most complex construction accident cases involving catastrophic injuries and complicated facts.
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