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Construction sites, especially for high-rise buildings, often employ the use of scaffolding so that a construction employer’s workers can work at the proper heights to get their jobs accomplished. However, scaffolding can present certain dangers at a construction site dependent on how the scaffolding was erected, or whether or not it’s been properly maintained. In this brief article, Houston construction accident injury attorney Michael Grossman answers the question of who’s typically at fault when an injury occurs as a result of a scaffolding collapse or accident.

Often, a construction company will employ and outside company to erect scaffolding on their construction site. This outside company is also responsible for maintaining the scaffolding equipment, ensuring that it is safe for daily use and can support the weight its intended to support. If a scaffolding collapse occurs causing injury, the outside scaffolding company can be held liable for any personal injuries that result.

However, if the construction company itself was responsible for erecting and maintaining the scaffolding equipment, the construction company could be held liable, and many more issues are likely to come into play in a personal injury claim, such as whether or not the construction company is covered by workers compensation insurance, or if the injured worker was defined as an employee or a contractor.

Finding answers to these questions is best left to a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. If you’ve been injured in a scaffolding accident, it’s recommended that you seek proper legal counsel in your state who can help you find all liable parties so that you can stand to receive fair compensation for your injury.