Ladder Fall Personal Injury Claims
In the UK, ladder fall accidents are quite common. Between the year 2008 and 2009, there had been 4500 cases of fall from heights and 35 cases of fatalities resulting from such accidents. Unfortunately about one third of these cases resulted from falls from ladders.
Common Causes of Ladder Fall Accidents
There are a number of causes of ladder fall accidents. Some of the major ones which can give rise to potential ladder fall personal injury claims include:
- ladder being too short and unsuitable for the task in hand
- ladder being unstable
- ladder that is incorrectly erected
- ladder that is not secured
- worker’s foot slips through the rungs of the ladder
- worker trying to overreach from a ladder
- flooring is too smooth and causes the ladder to slip
It is the duty of every employer to provide appropriate equipment for the kind of job in hand. Moreover, they must also ensure that workers are provided with adequate training regarding the correct use of these equipments. Employers must take full responsibility for the health and safety of their employees and provide adequate protection from potential dangers.
Although some ladder fall accidents are unpreventable, there are a number of accidents which occur due to the negligence of the employer and failure to comply with safety regulations at the workplace.
If you have suffered injuries in a ladder fall accident, we can help you make an accident at work claim on a risk free No Win No Fee basis.
To get 100% free legal advice about making a ladder fall injury claim, simply fill out our quick online claim form and request a call back.
