Ladder Accident

It is estimated that roughly 48,000 people are admitted to Accident and Emergency every year due to injuries resulting from accidents whilst using ladders. There are many industry sectors that involve working with ladders such as construction, electricians and even retail workers. For many people across the UK working with a ladder is an every day part of their life. This is why safety when using ladders should never be overlooked.

Depending on your job and the task in hand depends on the type of ladder that you will be using. Stepladders, free standing ladders, A frame ladders and portable leaning ladders, the type of ladder doesn’t matter, having an accident on any of these ladders will result in serious personal injury.

When you are using a free standing ladder you should always remember to position the foot of the ladder one measure out for every four measures in height. Doing this as well as using any ladder in a safe and secure manner becomes difficult as well as dangerous if you are not given the correct type of ladder or if you are not correctly trained as well as if you are given defective equipment.

Whatever industry you are working in your employer has a responsibility to organise the work and the working conditions for every employee to ensure that the workplace is of a safe and secure nature. Failure to do this and improper training as well as the wrong type of ladder or equipment can put you at serious risk of personal injury.

Having an accident whilst using a ladder in the workplace could leave you with injuries such as broken bones, crushed limbs, back, neck or head injury as well as sprains and lacerations. Any and all of these injuries can leave you out of work and facing serious medical attention.

If you work within one of the industry sectors that requires the continuous use of a ladder then there are certain steps that you can take in order to prevent an accident. You should never struggle on a ladder on your own, if you are experiencing problems then always get help. You should also always make sure that your ladder is placed on a firm and secure level. 

If you have become the victim of a ladder accident due to someone else’s negligence then you could be entitled to compensation. This personal injury compensation will cover any medical expenses you face and loss earning whilst you are out of work to recover. Many people feel that they can’t claim against their employer as they would be risking their job but this is not true. It is your legal and civil right to claim for compensation after an accident that wasn’t your fault. Your employer has insurance that will cover the entire compensation claim if it should be a success.

If you have had an accident in the last three years that is a result of a fall from a ladder then get in touch with Accident Consultant today. Accident Consultant are experts in personal injury compensation. We work on a no win no fee basis and can help you get the compensation you deserve as we have many years of experience in dealing with ladder accident claims as well as all aspects of work accidents.

For more information about claiming after a ladder accident that wasn’t your fault then visit our main site, Accident Consult for more information on Work Related Accident Claims of if you would like to get your claim started then either fill in our online claim form or call us on 08081 68 69 70.