DuPage County Scaffold Fall Attorneys
Construction and industrial workers who perform their job duties high above ground put their trust in the safety of their equipment along with the training and diligence of others on the site. Falls from scaffolding and scaffold collapses often result in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, and many result from someone's negligence.
Our team of experienced trial lawyers is here to investigate and provide informed legal counsel if you have been injured in a scaffolding accident. Workers' compensation may not be your only source of recovery — or your most valuable — if we determine that someone other than your employer caused your accident. Please get our law firm involved if you have been injured at work and are concerned about the future.
Investigation to Expose Product Defects and Job Site Negligence
The most common causes of scaffolding-related accidents and injuries include:
- Scaffolding defects such as weak planking and supports, missing safety railings, or other problems that can cause a collapse or fall
- Impact from falling debris, often dropped from a crane or other piece of heavy construction equipment
- Contractor and subcontractor failures to provide proper safety equipment and take essential precautions in windy or wet weather
Falls from scaffolding to the ground or a concrete floor almost always have serious outcomes, ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injury or paralysis. Our metro Chicago and Naperville scaffolding accident attorneys apply diligence and tenacity to all aspects of your case, targeting a clear of the accident, your needs and who can be held legally accountable.
Decades of Experience Taking Action for Serious Injury Victims
At the Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid, we have recovered millions of dollars for accident victims. Our knowledge covers industrial products liability litigation and workers' rights in Illinois. We take on cases we believe in and promptly begin building them for the possibility of trial, recognizing that your valid claim will likely be intensely contested by the liable party.
Talk to Us Today About Your Accident, Injuries and Real Legal Options
If you have been hurt or tragically lost a family member in a scaffold fall or other on-the-job accident, please contact us as soon as possible. We offer a free consultation and will charge no attorney fees unless we succeed in obtaining compensation for your injuries and losses.
