Compensation claims for ladder accidents
Injured in a fall from height off a ladder? accident | accident has accident solicitors that can ensure you get the maximum level of compensation that you are entitled to.
Our specialist personal injury solicitors can act for you on a no-win, no-fee basis so you receive 100% of the compensation that you are awarded for your ladder accident claim. Call accident | accident today to speak with a work accident solicitor on 0800 80 47 547 or fill in our online enquiry form
Accidents at work involving ladders are now just as frequent as accidents involving scaffolding. These types of accidents include injuries which have resulted from falling from a height or from a ladder which was defective. Over 1000 work accidents a year are caused by step ladders telescopic ladders. These accidents result in an average of 13 deaths per year.
can I claim compensation for my fall from a ladder?
It is important that if you are using a ladder at work, your employer must ensure that the ladder used is the correct equipment for the job in hand. Sometimes other equipment such as a cherry picker or scaffold should be used. The job needs to be assessed properly by the employer. Ladders should only be used for low risk, short duration tasks. Where there is any doubt or risk of personal injury, a manager should be consulted before carrying on with the task.
The ladder should be properly secured and placed on stable, even ground to ensure that the rungs are horizontal. It should be set at the correct angle to avoid slipping.
It is vital that employers provide adequate and suitable training in relation to the use of the ladder. Training will include ensuring that you as the employee are aware that you need to check the ladder is in good condition to make sure that there are no missing or unsecured rungs, check that the ladder is free from any liquids which could cause you to slip including grease, oil and paint. If an accident causes an injury to an employee because of negligence they can claim compensation from their employer.
types of ladder accidents
Accidents at work caused by ladders can include:
- falls from ladders caused by unsure footing
- unsecure ladders slipping down walls
- over-reaching while on a ladder leading to a fall
- ladders breaking while in use
Using a ladder is a dangerous task at best and it is important that you are safe when you do so. If you have been unfortunate to have suffered an injury as a result of either falling from a ladder or from using a defective ladder, then please contact us to discuss compensation. We have specialist solicitors who deal with accidents at work and in particular who have dealt with many cases involving ladders.
where an accident has happened and you are not sure whether or not you have a case, please contact us on 0800 80 47 547 and one of our solicitors will be more than happy to advise on the prospects of your compensation claim.
