Construction accidents can be very serious, especially when they are caused by the use of materials such as scaffolding. If you suffer injuries from this type of accident, free legal help from a lawyer will be essential to assert your rights as a victim.
In the construction sector, the most serious injuries to workers are often caused by falls from scaffolding. The height to which they can be exposed and the lack of adequate safety equipment are usually the main causes of this type of incident.
According to figures from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known by the English acronym OSHA, in the United States approximately 2.3 million workers use scaffolding during their work shifts, while at least about 4,500 are injured in this type of accident annually.
If you are a victim of a construction scaffolding accident, contact free lawyers to obtain the benefits you deserve. At Conexión Legal we can help you, call now at 1800 201 1220 and get a complete personalized and free consultation to find the best solution for your case.
What injuries can I suffer in a scaffolding accident?
Injuries in scaffolding accidents are usually among the most serious that can be recorded in the construction sector, mainly due to the height at which workers in these metal structures can often be exposed.
Among the most common injuries from scaffolding accidents we can mention the following:
- Bone fractures.
- Brain damage and contusions.
- Spinal cord injuries.
- Damage to internal organs.
- Open wounds.
- Death
Each of these injuries may require significant medical expenses, which will certainly have high costs that can exceed the employee's budget, so it is important to immediately request the benefits that are legally yours, with the advice of free lawyers specializing in accidents.
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What are the benefits that a victim of scaffolding accidents can receive?
When you suffer a scaffolding accident, you will be protected by the Workers' Compensation Law, which is a Federal law that requires every employer to guarantee their workers access to insurance that can provide them with workers' compensation in case of accidents.
In this sense, if you are involved as a victim in a scaffolding accident, you will have the right to receive workers' compensation, which will help you cover different expenses that usually arise after suffering injuries in an accident.
This compensation will allow you to cover medical bills, prescription medication expenses, X-ray studies, lost wages as a result of the accident, among many other expenses related to the event.
How can I receive workers' compensation for scaffolding accidents?
Generally, you will only have to notify your employer about the accident you have suffered, so that they can contact the insurance company and immediately begin the process to provide you with the compensation that is legally yours.
However, there are cases in which it is possible that the insurance company does not provide you with the amount that corresponds to you as a victim of the accident, or do not take into account each of the expenses in which you have to incur after the event.
To avoid this type of situation, it is important that you contact free lawyers for construction accidents, who can provide you with the legal advice you need, ensuring that you receive the appropriate amount for the injuries you have suffered.Also read: Workers' compensation for an undocumented workerIf you are a victim of a scaffolding accident, contact our Conexión Legal team now at 1800 201 1220 or through WhatsApp, and receive the attention of experts who know your rights very well and will put you in contact with free Spanish-speaking lawyers, who can provide you with the quality service you need.
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