Scaffolding Accident Compensation Claims Solicitor

Every week in Australia there are over 10 scaffolding accident compensation claims caused by the negligence of an employer or co-worker. Employers and the occupiers of property that is scaffolded are required to provide competent co-workers, adequate materials, safety equipment, protective clothing and a safe system of working in addition to ensuring that any erected scaffolding complies with all safety regulations regarding construction and use.

SOLICITORS HELPLINE 1800 339 958

Negligence

Scaffolding accident compensation claims usually arise as a result of failure to carry out the most basic safety measures including :-

• inadequate foundations
• missing & rotten boards
• missing base plates
• excessive width bays
• improper joints & ledgers
• inadequate bracing or transoms
• ladder negligence

SOLICITORS HELPLINE 1800 339 958

Falls from Height

The most common scaffolding accident compensation claims relate to falls from the structure. The most common cause of falls from height on scaffolding relate to collapses and errors :-

• if base plates are not used settlement may precipitate a collapse
• insufficient scaffold ties may cause the scaffold to fall from the wall
• inadequate or unstable decking may shift leaving unguarded spaces
• missing guard rails & toe boards present opportunities for slips, trips and falls

SOLICITORS HELPLINE 1800 339 958

Personal Injury Solicitors

If you are the innocent victim of an accident or are only partly to blame we are able to make a scaffolding accident compensation claim on a no win no fee basis. If you would like free advice just complete the contact form or email our offices and a lawyer will telephone to give information on how to protect your legal right to claim compensation with no further obligation.