Who Can Be Held Liable for a Scaffolding Collapse?

Victims of New York scaffolding accidents have the right to pursue financial compensation for the injuries they have suffered. It is not always easy, however, to hold at-fault parties liable for their actions. A skilled New York construction accident attorney is often needed to determine liability and to help the victim obtain fair compensation for his or her injuries, damages and losses.
There are a number of questions that must be asked following a scaffolding accident. Was the scaffolding properly assembled? Were the workers adequately trained to assemble and erect scaffolding? Was the scaffolding defective in some way? Was the scaffolding properly anchored and secured? Was the scaffolding constructed on safe, solid and level ground? How could the accident have been prevented? Who should be held liable for the damages suffered?
Scaffolding accidents not only involve construction workers, they can also involve pedestrians and visitors who just happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Victims of New York construction accidents may seek financial compensation from the negligent parties that include, but are not limited to the property owner, the contractor, or the manufacturer of the defective scaffolding.
Injured workers may seek damages through workers compensation benefits. Losses that may be covered include lost wages and hospital bills. Depending upon the circumstances of the accident, additional compensation may be available through civil litigation. Third party claims may also be filed to recover additional damages. An experienced construction accident attorney can help a victim or a victim’s family better understand their legal rights and options.
The skilled New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of handling scaffolding accident cases in New York. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a scaffolding accident, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free consultation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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