Construction workers understand the inherent risks associated with working in the construction injury. A construction accident can happen at any time leading to a serious or deadly accident.

Of the many dangers that exist in the construction industry, scaffolding accidents hover at the top of the list. The Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reports that in 2008, there were 88 deaths associated with scaffolding accidents.

As a construction worker, you should be familiar with some of the most common factors involving scaffolding accidents. They include:

• Slip and falls
• Poor maintenance
• Collapses
• Defective parts
• Improper assembly
• Falling objects

In many instances, the accident was a result of the negligence on the part of another person on the worksite or perhaps the manufacturer. Imagine finding yourself unable to work and experiencing a loss of wages due to the mistake of another person.

You may not know where to turn or how to hold the negligent party liable. You may not even know where to go for the compensation that you deserve. An experienced Philadelphia construction accident attorney can help you build a solid case and obtain the compensation to secure your financial future.

If you or someone you know has been injured while working as a construction worker, you should contact one of our experienced Philadelphia or New Jersey construction accident attorneys at the law office of Cooper & Schaffer at (888) 545-4755.