Worker Fell 30 Feet From Scaffold While Working At Teaneck Construction Site For Apartment Project
TEANECK, NEW JERSEY (December 20, 2024) – A worker was injured after the scaffold that they were on collapsed at a Teaneck construction site.
Teaneck officials are saying that the incident took place on Friday afternoon. Two construction workers were on the scaffold when it began to collapse.
One worker was able to escape by jumping into a nearby window. The other worker fell 30 feet as the scaffold collapsed beneath them.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center in order to receive care.
Liability for Teaneck Construction Accidents
Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death at construction sites. Many of these accidents involve falls from scaffolds. According to OSHA, “An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold- related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year …” There are a number of factors that may contribute to a scaffold accident.
- Scaffold accidents are more likely when scaffolds lack key safety features like guardrails or cross bracing.
- Scaffold accidents are more likely when scaffolds are made from damaged or worn-out parts.
- Scaffold accidents are more likely if scaffolds are not regularly inspected to identify safety hazards.
Construction companies have a legal obligation to make construction sites reasonably safe. Depending on the unique facts of any case, there could be numerous sources of liability for a construction accident. If an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to a scaffold accident, this could form the basis of a third-party liability claim. Victims of scaffold accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Construction accidents are often very difficult for workers to deal with. They may need to take long periods of time away from work. They may also be burdened with ongoing medical costs. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek some measure of justice through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New Jersey Construction Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the worker injured in this Teaneck scaffold accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Teaneck scaffold accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of construction accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
