Scaffolding and Ladder Accidents

Working high off the ground outside a building presents extraordinary risks. And the consequences of a mishap can be fatal. So OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has enacted very detailed regulations for the proper construction of scaffolds and use of ladders.

Did the scaffolding use proper base plates and mud sills? Did they have a proper foundation? Was the scaffold secured to the building at least every 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically? Was it inspected periodically? These are some of the questions that need to be answered at the earliest possible time.

The regulations governing the use of ladders are equally demanding. They address when and where they can and should be used, how wide apart the rungs and cleats must be, when and how two or more ladders may be connected, etc. Questions about how properly ladders where used must also be answered promptly.

The sooner you contact an attorney, the more likely it will be that there will be a successful recovery for the injuries or death.

Call us, your Boston car accident lawyers, or e-mail us, for a free evaluation of your claim. You don't have to hire us to have your circumstances evaluated. Above all, talk to an attorney before you sign anything an insurance company asks you to sign.

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