Construction Sites Must Follow Standards of Safety
Construction workers put their well-being on the line every day. Few occupations require employees to endure such risky conditions. Safety is paramount, particularly on a scaffold at great heights.
At Kraft Palmer Davies, PLLC, in Seattle, Washington, we aggressively represent professionals in the construction industry when a lack of safety results in serious, life-threatening injuries.
By not complying with all applicable safety standards, general contractors put their employees at serious risk of a falling injury or death. If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in a scaffolding fall, contact us at 206-624-8844 or toll free at 800-448-8008.
The Consequences of a Scaffolding Fall
A split-second scaffolding fall could end your career and affect your health for the rest of your life. While Washington state law provides broad protection to workers hurt in a scaffolding fall, those regulations do not prevent injuries, particularly when a contractor's negligence undermines safety. At Kraft Palmer Davies, PLLC, we bring experience and knowledge of the law to advocate for hard-working construction personnel.
Do Not Be Intimidated Into Not Reporting the Scaffolding Fall
Depending on the extent of your injuries, your employer or the general contractor may try to sway you from seeking medical attention. Don't let an environment of underestimation and outright intimidation affect you. You have rights. Get to a doctor immediately after the scaffolding fall and communicate everything that happened. That gets you the care you need and helps us build a case to show how your employer was negligent.
While you can receive workers' compensation benefits for a jobsite accident, we will seek additional compensation based on the negligence of another subcontractor or the general contractor. They must be held accountable for your scaffolding fall.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced construction accident lawyer regarding a slip and fall, please contact us.
