The Most Dangerous Jobs in Construction: Scaffolding Builders and More
Certain jobs in construction come with more significant risks than others. Workers involved in building scaffolding or working at great heights are particularly vulnerable. Scaffold builders face the highest fatality rates, as the job requires working with unstable equipment at significant heights. Even if scaffolding is in place, if it’s not properly secured or the workers aren’t given fall protection, it can result in fatal accidents.
Why Scaffold Builders Face the Most Fatalities
The process of erecting scaffolding, particularly at high elevations, is dangerous. If scaffolding is not secured properly or workers do not have the correct safety equipment, like harnesses, the risk of a fatal fall increases exponentially. These falls can be from several stories high, making the consequences severe.
The Need for Proper Safety Protocols in High-Risk Jobs
It’s crucial that anyone working at height is provided with the correct safety equipment, including scaffolding, safety rails, and personal fall protection gear. When these precautions are not followed, workers are exposed to significant risks.
Holding Negligent Parties Accountable for Construction Accidents
If you were injured in a construction accident in Queens, the personal injury accident lawyers at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. are ready to fight for your rights. Call us today at (718) 550-5738 for a free consultation. Our team works with medical professionals, industry experts, and accident reconstruction specialists to build strong cases that reflect both your current injuries and potential long-term challenges. We handle every construction accident case on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us by phone or through our online contact form to get started. Nosotros hablamos español and Мы говорим по русски.
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Personal injury matters have many facets. Our New York personal injury lawyers know that building a strong case from the outset is critical. We are able to leverage our strength in negotiations. However, when litigation is necessary, we have a solid track record in every level of litigation, a record of success in pretrial legal arguments, a strong reputation for obtaining meaningful verdicts, and an appellate practice that helps our clients save money when the opposing party challenges a verdict. We address medical lien issues to help our clients retain more money after a verdict or settlement. We do not rest on our past success stories; we strive to exceed the expectations of clients in every case we handle.