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Kirkland Scaffolding Accident Lawyer

Get Legal Help After a Scaffolding Injury in Washington

Construction sites can be extremely dangerous, even under the very best circumstances. Remodeling or constructing buildings and other structures often requires the use of large machines, hazardous tools, heavy equipment, and precarious building sites. These specialized tools and machines often make construction jobs inherently risky, especially when scaffolding is involved.

Workers involved with scaffolding construction often work from enormous heights and face a serious risk of falling if the scaffolding is broken, defective, incorrectly installed, or otherwise unstable.

According to OSHA and WISHA, there are nearly 80 annual deaths caused by scaffolding incidents and more than 10,000 annual scaffolding injuries. In other words, scaffolding accidents account for approximately 10% of all construction site deaths. If you or someone you know was injured in a scaffolding accident, you may have a legal right to workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim.

Call Attorney Robert Kornfeld today at (425) 657-5255 for a free consultation regarding your scaffolding accident.

Why Trust Lindquist & Kornfeld With Your Scaffolding Injury Case?

  • More than $35 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients
  • Attorney Kornfeld has 40+ years of legal experience
  • We won’t charge you any fees unless we win!
  • Aggressive, personal legal representation you can count on

Our Proven Results

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • $1,350,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    A young man in his 30’s was injured in a head-on car crash which resulted in discovery of Syringomyelia aka/Syrinx. The trauma from this collision lit up an underlying congenital condition which he did not know he had.

    Brain Injury
  • $2,000,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    Our client suffered injuries stemming from multiple motor vehicle accidents which occurred in a short period of time. Her injuries left her unable to return to work and with expensive medical bills for her treatment. After the accident, our client’s insurance company failed to pay her the benefits she was owed so Lindquist & Kornfeld stepped in to fight on her behalf.

    Car Accident
  • $235,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    A client who had pre-existing anxiety was in two car crashes in 2015 and 2018 and suffered a concussion and spinal injuries in the first with increase in his PTSD and anxiety. He was improving and then was in a second MVA and suffered an aggravation and worsening of the PTSD and anxiety from the first MVA and has not returned to baseline. We were successful in recovering $235,000 for him from both drivers’ insurance and his own underinsured motorist insurance.

    Car Accident
  • $1,350,000 Pedestrian Accident

    A female pedestrian was knocked down by a vehicle in a Fred Meyer parking lot, suffering severe leg injuries that became life-threatening.

    Pedestrian & Bus Accident
  • Confidential Settlement Medical Malpractice

    Mr. & Mrs. Jane Doe v. Drs. Doe: Mrs. Doe was hospitalized at 37 weeks pregnant. It was noted that her baby was in acute fetal distress. A decision was made by a covering OB-GYN not to deliver the full-term baby. Patient was sent home and several days later, spontaneously ruptured and delivered a still born. Suit was filed alleging that the health care providers were negligent in failing to induce labor in a full term baby which was in acute fetal distress as noted in the fetal heart monitoring strips.

    Medical Malpractice
  • $250,000 Motor Vehicle Accident

    Our client was involved in a rear-end collision on the I-5 near Federal Way, caused by a car who careened into their vehicle at 60 miles per hour. As a result, our client suffered various injuries and medical conditions, ranging from concussion to a significant injury to their left arm, necessitating surgical treatment. The client’s medical bills tallied to more than $86,000.00. Sentry Claims settled the case for $250,000 during mediation.

    Car Accident
  • $350,000 Burn Injury

    Burn Injury to Two Boys Playing With Gasoline: Homeowners insurance pays $350,000 to an 11 year old boy and owners’ policy limits- 2010

    Burn Electrocution & Chemical Exposure
  • $425,000 Gender Discrimination

    Jane Doe v. School District: (King County Superior Court) Two women bus drivers settle case with East King County School District for $425,000. Two women school bus drivers contended they were discriminated because of their gender and that they were bullied and harassed in violation of school district policies.

    Employment Law
  • Confidential Settlement Medical Malpractice

    John Doe v. John & Jane Doe, M.D.: John Doe’s below the knee amputation resulted from the failure of the health care provider to properly care for and treat a diabetic foot ulcer, which led to total contact casting. The health care provider negligently asked the patient to return in 2 weeks rather than 3-5 days to check the cast and the foot. The delay caused a loss of blood flow and circulation to his foot. Gangrene set in, making amputation necessary.

    Medical Malpractice

Common Causes of Scaffolding Accidents

When working with scaffolding, any instability, no matter how small, can result in a serious or deadly disaster. Whether construction crews are acting carelessly or the building supplies are faulty, there are many factors that can contribute to a construction accident.

A few common causes of scaffolding accidents include:

  • Improperly secured scaffolding
  • Lack of guardrails or adequate protection
  • Inadequate harnesses, or lack of harnesses
  • Poorly trained scaffolding workers, or inexperienced workers
  • Defective scaffolding planks
  • Scaffolds are not equipped with toe-boards
  • Faulty scaffolding design

Any of these inadequacies can cause a serious problem at a scaffolding site, leading to falling material, or even fallen workers. Scaffolding problems could include insecure attachments, part failure, lack of fall protection, inadequate site management, or overloaded scaffolds. These accidents could injure workers and innocent bystanders alike, and can lead to very serious damage.

Injuries caused by scaffolding may include:

  • Fractures to the hips, arms, legs and body
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Serious lacerations or contusions
  • Damage to internal organs
  • Death from cranes and heavy equipment
  • Falls from not being properly tied off with fall protection

What Makes Our Firm Unique

  • 40+ Years of
    Proven Legal Experience
    With decades of hands-on litigation and negotiation, we bring a deep understanding of how to build strong, successful cases.
  • Aggressive & Personalized
    Representation
    We tailor our legal strategies to your unique situation, relentlessly pursuing the maximum compensation you're entitled to.
  • Committed to Securing
    Justice for Each Client
    We treat every case with the urgency and dedication it deserves, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
  • No Fees Unless
    We Win Your Case

    Our clients can focus on healing while we fight for results—because we only get paid when you do.

Seek Justice With Our Kirkland Scaffolding Accident Attorney

Attorney Robert Kornfeld can help you fight for the compensation you deserve after a construction accident involving scaffolding. If you were wrongfully injured due to the negligence or error of someone else, you might be able to seek compensation for the resulting damages. Compensation for damages may include pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, and loss of wages. If you were a construction worker, our firm can also assist with your workers’ compensation claim.

Contact Lindquist & Kornfeld to speak with our legal team. We accept construction related injury and wrongful death cases in Kirkland, Bellevue, Kirkland, Everett, and the Greater Washington State Area. Plus, we take out-of-state cases. Call (425) 657-5255 today for a free consultation, or email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com for a quick answer to your legal questions.

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