Scaffold Collapses and Injures Construction Worker

This case involves an injury to a construction worker due to a scaffold collapsing.

ByMichael Talve, CEO

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Updated onSeptember 2, 2021

Scaffold Collapses and Injures Construction Worker

The plaintiff, a thirty-six-year-old male, was working on repairing windows damaged during Hurricane Sandy. During FEMA’s emergency response to mitigate the natural disaster, no one had attended to the windows. Because of the height of the damaged building, the construction company’s architect recommended scaffolding to repair the windows on the first eight floors. While the plaintiff attempted to repair the windows, however, the scaffolding collapsed. The plaintiff sustained a concussion, a broken ankle, and a broken arm.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

Are there specific requirements for ensuring the safety of scaffolds for construction workers?

What experience do you have working with scaffolds, supervising users of scaffolds, and ensuring the safe assembly of scaffolds?

Expert Witness Response E-000809

inline imageI am extremely familiar working with scaffolds, supervising users of scaffolds, and ensuring safe assembly of scaffolds. When I was the safety engineer for the building of the Williamsburg Bridge, we were constantly using a large number of scaffolds and we never had any problems with them falling apart or malfunctioning. In a case like this, the exact manner in which the scaffold was constructed, its usage, and any other conditions should be analyzed to discover what errors were committed.

About the author

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve, CEO

Michael Talve stands at the forefront of legal innovation as the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. Under his leadership, the Expert Institute has established itself as a vital player in the legal technology arena, revolutionizing how lawyers connect with world-class experts and access advanced legal technology. Michael's role involves not only steering the company's strategic direction but also ensuring the delivery of unparalleled intelligence and cutting-edge solutions to legal professionals. His work at Expert Institute has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of attorneys in case preparation and execution, making a significant impact on the legal industry's approach to expert consultation and technological integration. Michael's vision and execution have positioned the Expert Institute as a key facilitator in the intersection of law and technology.

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