Defective Scaffolding

Los Angeles Scaffolding Injury Lawyer

Did defective scaffolding lead to injury to you or a loved one at a Los Angeles construction site? At Pacific Attorney Group we represent construction workers and site visitors as well as all types of individuals injured in scaffolding accidents caused by defective scaffolding. If you or someone you know was injured in an accident of this kind, an attorney at our offices can talk to you about your options during a free initial consultation. All it takes is a simple phone call to set up your case review, and we'll take care to answer your questions and address your concerns.

What Causes Defective Scaffolding?

Scaffolding is a term used to describe a temporary structure used to support construction workers during a project. It is a network of planks and frames, connected by couplers and bolts to remain erect. When scaffolding is not constructed properly or the materials used to construct scaffolding are defective in some way, you have a situation where a scaffolding collapse or fall is likely to occur. Defective scaffolding may cause a worker to fall from a great height and may also injure any other workers in the vicinity as debris scatters or the structure itself falls upon them.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) actually has a detailed set of standards regarding building scaffolding, and construction sites throughout Los Angeles have the obligation to follow these to the letter. Unfortunately, defective scaffolding not up to safety standards may cause serious injuries.