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I have suffered a fall from scaffolding injury – are you able to help?
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Scaffolding poses a particular risk of accident and injury – whether this is from being hit by items falling from scaffolding or injuries caused by falling off incorrectly built or maintained scaffolding.
It is important to obtain evidence of the defect or problem that caused the injury – as scaffolding is a temporary structure it can sometimes be difficult to do or easy to forget. Expert advice can really help as evidence can be the difference to a successful claim for compensation.
Your lawyer will also;
- Look at the Accident Book – has it been reported
- Work with the Health & Safety Executive where they have investigated the incident and established ‘what went wrong
- Check the maintenance records – did the scaffolding undergo a weekly safety inspection
- Take witness statements from those who saw and know what happened
- Look for evidence of proper safety systems being followed – such as using chutes for removing debris - and ensuring that the design of the scaffold is the safest it can be for the situation
- Investigate situations where you received your injury when installing or taking down scaffolding - did your employer provide a safe system of work and proper safety equipment
If a fall occurs from a height it may result in life-changing injuries – your claim will take account of your situation. In some instances it may be it is a loved one and you need to consider a Fatal Injury Claim.
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