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Scaffolding Accident Lawyer Roseville, California

Award-winning scaffolding accident lawyers serving Roseville, California.

Reviewed by Gingery Hammer & Associates, LLP · Updated July 31, 2026

Our award-winning scaffolding accident lawyers in Roseville, CA, pursue every liable party — general contractor, scaffold erector, equipment manufacturer, and property owner. Falls from scaffolding are among the deadliest construction injuries. If we don't win, you don't pay.

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$33M+

Featured Case Results

Every claim is pursued for its full value, so recoveries reflect what an injured family actually needs.

75+

Years of Combined Experience

Seasoned judgment guides each decision, so the path forward is clear at every stage of a case.

1,000+

Injury Cases Handled

Proven preparation keeps cases moving efficiently, so questions get real answers and nothing gets overlooked.

Scaffolding Accident Attorneys

Fell from — or hit by — scaffolding in Roseville?

Scaffolding is subject to strict Cal/OSHA standards under Title 8. Missing guardrails, unsecured planks, overloaded platforms, and improper erection cause serious falls every year. When those standards are violated, multiple parties can be liable.

Gingery Hammer & Associates, LLP pursues general contractors, scaffold erection subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners — not just workers' comp. Every case is handled on a contingency fee.

You work directly with a trial-ready attorney — never a case manager — from your first call through resolution.

Construction scaffolding on a work site — Roseville scaffolding accident lawyers

Quick Answer

A Roseville scaffolding accident lawyer stacks third-party claims on top of workers' comp against negligent contractors and equipment makers. California's statute of limitations is generally two years. Gingery Hammer & Associates, LLP handles scaffolding cases on a contingency fee — no fee unless we win.

Key Facts

Roseville, CA claims at a glance

Statute of Limitations

2 years

CA personal injury

Attorney Fee

0%

Unless we win

Case Review

Free

And confidential

Service Area

Roseville

Roseville & all of Placer County

Call Now

(916) 999-9093

Direct to Roseville office

Why Gingery Hammer & Associates

A personal injury firm built for trial.

No Fee Unless We Win

Contingency fee. No upfront costs, no hourly bills, no retainer.

Trial-Ready Attorneys

Decades of combined courtroom experience. Insurers know we prepare every case for trial.

Local Roseville Knowledge

We know the corridors, courts, and communities of Placer County.

Millions Recovered

$33M+ recovered for injured clients across Northern California.

Direct Attorney Access

You talk to your lawyer — not a call center.

We Handle the Insurance

We deal with the adjusters so you can focus on healing.

Common Scaffolding Accident Causes

How scaffolding accidents happen

  • Missing guardrails or toe boards
  • Unsecured or shifting planks
  • Overloaded scaffold platforms
  • Improperly erected or braced scaffolds
  • Defective scaffolding equipment
  • Slippery decking or icy platforms
  • Falling tools or materials struck workers below
  • Missing personal fall arrest systems
  • Untrained workers assembling scaffolds
  • Weather (wind, rain) not accounted for

Common Injuries

Scaffolding falls cause devastating injuries.

Falls from height concentrate all of the force at impact:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
  • Multiple fractures and broken bones
  • Internal organ damage
  • Crush injuries
  • Severe lacerations and scarring
  • Amputations
  • Wrongful death

After a Crash

What to do after a scaffolding accident in Roseville

  1. 1

    Report to your supervisor immediately

    In writing. California law protects you from retaliation for reporting an injury.

  2. 2

    Get medical attention right away

    Fall injuries often have delayed internal symptoms. Go to Sutter Roseville, Kaiser Roseville, or the nearest ER.

  3. 3

    Preserve the scaffold

    Photograph the scaffold, missing guardrails, planks, and any defective components before repairs are made.

  4. 4

    Note who erected the scaffold

    The scaffold sub-contractor may be your primary third-party defendant. Get names.

  5. 5

    File a workers' comp claim

    Separate from — and in addition to — a third-party civil case.

  6. 6

    Do not talk to the GC's insurance

    Politely decline until you have a lawyer.

  7. 7

    Preserve every record

    Medical bills, pay stubs, and any Cal/OSHA reports or citations.

  8. 8

    Call a Roseville scaffolding accident lawyer

    Contact Gingery Hammer & Associates, LLP at (916) 999-9093 for a free case review. Sites change fast; get counsel involved before the scaffold is torn down.

Featured Case Results

Results that speak for themselves.

Millions recovered for workers injured on scaffolding across Roseville and Placer County.

Premises Liability

$15,000,000

Three daughters lost their father to a 1990 murder unsolved for decades. We pursued the convicted step-mother civilly and won a landmark wrongful-death judgment.

Wrongful Death

$7,500,000

Elderly veteran suffered a spinal cord injury when stacked crates fell on him at a warehouse. We secured a full settlement plus a pre-settlement handicap vehicle and medical costs.

Premises Liability

$2,000,000

A drywaller was tragically killed on an active construction site due to preventable safety and communication failures. A multi-seven-figure recovery brought closure to his family.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Serving Roseville

Local experience with Roseville and Placer County scaffolding cases.

We represent workers injured on scaffolds across Roseville and Placer County — residential builds, commercial remodels, and mid-rise sites along Highway 65 and Interstate 80. We coordinate care with Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Roseville, and pull the full Cal/OSHA file on every site.

Roseville Office
Gingery Hammer & Associates, LLP
400 Sunrise Ave, Suite 250
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 999-9093
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Compensation

What you can recover after a scaffolding accident

Third-party claims open up the full range of California personal-injury damages — beyond what workers' comp pays.

  • Medical bills beyond workers' comp coverage
  • Full lost wages and future lost earning capacity
  • Surgery, rehab, and long-term care
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
  • Disability, disfigurement, and scarring
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Wrongful-death damages

We fight. You heal. That's the deal.

Talk to a real Roseville scaffolding accident lawyer today — free, confidential, no obligation.

FAQ

Roseville scaffolding accident FAQs

Can I sue if my employer set up the scaffold?
Roseville scaffolding accident lawyer reviewing a Cal/OSHA report

Not your direct employer (that's workers' comp) — but you can sue any other party: general contractor, scaffold subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner. These third-party claims recover far more.

Who can I sue after a scaffolding fall?

General contractors, scaffold-erection subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, and any negligent inspector or engineer.

Are Cal/OSHA citations useful in my case?

Yes. Cal/OSHA scaffolding violations under Title 8 are powerful evidence of negligence. We obtain the full inspection file.

What if I was undocumented?

You have the same right to a personal-injury claim as any other worker in California. Immigration status is not admissible to reduce damages.

What if the scaffold was defective?

The manufacturer and distributor can be strictly liable under California product liability law.

How long do I have to file a scaffolding claim?

Two years from the accident for a third-party claim. Workers' comp deadlines are much shorter — report within 30 days.

How much does a Roseville scaffolding lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. Contingency fee — no hourly fees, no retainer. Paid only when we recover.

What if I was partly at fault?

You can still recover under California's pure comparative negligence rule.

Do you handle scaffolding cases outside Roseville?

Yes. In addition to Roseville and Placer County, we represent injured workers throughout Sacramento and the greater Sacramento region.

What if a family member was killed in a fall?

Surviving family can bring a wrongful-death claim in addition to workers' comp death benefits.

Related Practice Areas

We handle every kind of Roseville injury case.