Falls from Ladders Claims

Falling from a ladder accounts for a high proportion of the ‘falling from height’ claims that we receive. Sadly a fall from a height can often lead to a very serious injury and it is sometimes fatal. You might be able to lodge a claim against your employer if you fell off a ladder at work and your employer is at fault for the accident.

The risks of falling from a ladder

There is usually an element of risk when using a ladder to carry out tasks in the home or at work. Safety should always be made the number one priority in any environment where ladders are used. Both employees and employers should, therefore, take reasonable steps to ensure that safety is ensured.

Labourers, builders, roofers, scaffolders or anyone working within the construction/trades industry is generally at a higher risk of injury if they are required to use ladders on a daily basis.

Employer’s responsibility

You have the right to work within a safe environment and your employer has a duty to ensure that this is provided. Proper training and adequate risk assessments must be carried out at the correct intervals by your employer. New risk assessments should be carried out whenever there are changes to the work environment. This is particularly important in situations where ladders are used.

The Health and Safety Executive laid out the Work at Height Regulations in 2005. It is imperative that all employers must comply with this legislation when requiring their staff to use ladders. Failure to comply means that it is possible your employer has acted in a negligent manner and a compensation claim may be brought against them.

Reasons for ladder falls

There are a variety of reasons why a person may suffer from a ladder fall. In some cases, the ladder may simply not be suitable for the task at hand. Moreover, the ladders may be broken or missing vital safety elements, such as anti-slip materials or grips. It is also feasible that the employee was not given the correct training, the ladder was positioned on an unstable surface, or that the employee was carrying tools or other items whilst also trying to use the ladders.

Falls from ladders claims for compensation

Have you been injured after falling from a ladder? You could be entitled to compensation if the accident wasn’t your fault. As part of your claim, we may be able to recover a variety of expenses such as medical bills you have incurred and loss of earnings due to an inability to work or perform your normal role at work.

Contact a member of our friendly team on 0333 358 3034 or fill in our online form.

Other claims for accidents at work

Our experts have experience dealing with a wide variety of accident at work claims. The following list is not exhaustive and it is worth getting in touch if you believe you have any type of claim. However, the most common types of claims include:

• Lack of training
• Office accidents
• Chemical leaks
• Construction site accidents
• Commercial kitchen accidents
• Workplace slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling claims
• Eye injuries at work
• Back injuries at work
• Falls from height
• Chronic pain injuries
• Head injuries at work
• Electrical accidents in the workplace
• Factory accidents
• Accidents involving falling objects

HOW MUCH COMPENSATION CAN I GET?

Every accident and injury is unique and therefore compensation is decided on a case-by-case basis. The extent of your injuries is the most important factor in determining how much compensation you will be owed.

However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.

CONTACT JEFFERIES TODAY

We help people make successful claims for compensation. 

To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.