Four Hospitalized After Scaffolding Collapse at West Palm Beach Construction Site

Four construction workers were hospitalized Thursday morning after a scaffolding collapse at a West Palm Beach construction site, according to authorities.

The incident occurred at a high-rise residential development currently under construction in downtown West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach Police said the collapse happened around 7 a.m. on February 19, 2026, at the Mr. C Residences construction site in the 300 block of Lakeview Avenue.

According to officials:

• Four individuals were injured in the collapse
• All four were transported to a local hospital
• Initial reports indicated life-threatening injuries
• Authorities later confirmed that three workers were in stable condition
• The condition of the fourth injured person remains unknown

Mr. C Residences is slated to be a 26-story luxury condominium building, according to project information.

The cause of the scaffolding collapse remains under investigation.

Dangers of Scaffolding Failures on Construction Sites

Scaffolding collapses are among the most serious construction site accidents and can lead to catastrophic injuries due to:

• Falls from significant heights
• Structural failure of support systems
• Improper installation or assembly
• Inadequate fall protection
• Overloading of scaffolding platforms
• Defective materials or equipment

Construction sites must follow strict safety regulations under federal and Florida workplace safety laws, including OSHA standards, to protect workers from fall hazards and structural failures.

Common Injuries from Scaffolding Collapses

Scaffolding accidents frequently result in:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Multiple fractures
• Internal organ damage
• Permanent disability

When life-threatening injuries are involved, victims may require long-term rehabilitation, surgeries, and ongoing medical care.

Legal Options After a Construction Site Injury

In Florida, injured construction workers may be entitled to:

• Workers’ compensation benefits
• Coverage of medical expenses
• Partial wage replacement
• Disability benefits

However, in some cases, additional claims may be possible beyond workers’ compensation if a third party contributed to the accident, such as:

• General contractors
• Subcontractors
• Equipment manufacturers
• Property owners
• Scaffolding suppliers

These third-party claims may allow injured workers to pursue compensation for pain and suffering and other damages not covered under workers’ compensation.

How Flanagan & Bodenheimer Can Help

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent seriously injured workers and families throughout Florida in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.

Our firm:

• Focuses exclusively on serious injury and wrongful death
• Investigates construction site negligence and safety violations
• Works with industry experts to determine liability
• Covers all upfront costs and only charges fees if compensation is recovered

Construction workers deserve safe job sites. When safety failures result in devastating injuries, accountability matters.

If you or a loved one was injured in a construction accident in West Palm Beach or anywhere in Florida, contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer for a free and confidential consultation.