Falls from roofs, ladders and scaffolding can be fatal. People who survive falls from such elevated heights may suffer serious physical trauma and permanent injuries.
Our proven workers’ compensation attorneys at the law firm of Lightfoot Law, PLLC assert the rights of clients injured in falls on residential and commercial property and construction sites in Maryland and the District of Columbia. With years of experience in local courts and a dedicated practice of personal injury and workers’ compensation law, we have the knowledge and background to fight for settlements that cover the full scope of accident expenses.
Why Choose Our Washington, D.C. Ladder and Scaffolding Accident Attorneys?
At Lightfoot Law, PLLC, weprotect the rights of workers who are hurt on the job and the families who lose loved ones to workplace accidents. Here’s some additional reasons why you should choose us as your team of attorneys.
- Our attorneys have more than 40 years of combined experience. Our lead attorneys, William J. Lightfoot and William P. Lightfoot handle workers’ compensation cases regularly, representing people during some of the most difficult times of their life. We do the legal work for you while you focus on your recovery.
- Our case results speak for themselves. At Lightfoot Law, PLLC, we know how to obtain positive case results on behalf of our clients. We have successfully resolved multiple work injury cases in the last decade, successfully recovering millions of dollars for our clients.
- Our team never charges a fee, unless we get paid. When you choose our team to handle your workers’ compensation case, we work on what’s called a “contingency-fee basis”. What this fee structure means is that when you hire us, it does not cost anything out of your pocket. Instead, we take a percentage of the settlement after recovery, offering accessible legal representation for all. So if we don’t win, you don’t pay.
- Our law firm is dedicated to using the law to make positive changes in the lives of our clients. At Lightfoot Law, PLLC, we care about the injured people we represent. At our firm, you’re not a number. You are someone we will seek the best possible outcome for and a member of our team.
Common Causes of Ladder and Scaffolding Accidents
Any worker who performs regular job duties from scaffolding, roofs or ladders is at risk for suffering from a serious fall injury. Scaffolding that is not properly installed or secured creates a danger for the workers who have to navigate it, the pedestrians below and the building’s occupants.
Failure to use appropriate safety ropes or harnesses is one of the mistakes that can lead to devastating consequences. Tools and construction material may slide off the scaffolding platform and hit people below, or workers may fall from the scaffolding and have no way to avoid impact with the hard ground. In other cases, construction accidents can be caused by the defective design of the scaffolding materials themselves. Our construction site accident lawyers in Washington, DC are ready to walk you through the legal process and fight for the justice you deserve.
Ladders are involved in many slip and fall accidents in DC. Common causes include:
- overloading the ladder
- using it on uneven ground
- choosing a ladder that is not the right height for the task at hand
- failing to maintain three points of contact with the ladder when it is in use
Every year in the United States, thousands of people are killed by falls from heights, and hundreds more are seriously injured. Life-changing head, neck and spinal cord injuries may occur when a person falls on their back. A person who tries to catch their fall may still suffer a broken bone, fracture, sprain or other form of physical trauma.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Scaffolding Accident in Washington, DC?
A fall can leave the injured person with mounting medical costs and few options for collecting income. If you are hurt in a fall accident, our scaffolding accident lawyers in DC can work diligently to help you claim damages for:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Other accident-related losses
If a construction company or a third-party contractor failed to uphold its duty of care, such as by using low-quality materials or improperly trained workers, they may be liable for the costs of your injuries.
Whether you need to file a workers’ compensation claim or initiate a personal injury lawsuit, we can guide you through the necessary legal steps and advise you on the possible costs and benefits of different legal strategies.
Contact Our Washington, D.C. Ladder and Scaffolding Accident Lawyers Today
From our office in Washington, D.C., the workplace death lawyers and workers’ compensation professionals of Lightfoot Law, PLLC represent people hurt in Maryland and D.C.-area ladder and scaffolding accidents. To schedule your free initial consultation, call us at (202) 919-5453 or contact us online.