Important Info About Ladder Accidents
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Important Info
About Ladder accidents
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Personal injuries caused by ladder accidents often represent significant harm. In some cases,
an individual’s fall may even result in death. The majority of
cases involving ladders are work-related accidents.
Ladder accidents can happen for a variety of reasons
Improper selection of
a ladder
Sloppy use of the ladder
Incorrect ladder use Poor
Maintenance or Design
Different Types of Ladder Accidents
● More than half of the people who use ladders have not been trained to look for defects
● A great number of ladders are either not braced properly at the top or the bottom
● Some ladders have clear defects● A small percentage of ladders contain steps that are not
uniformly spaced● Ladder was not used as intended
Evidence of a Defective Ladder
Take photographs of the ladder
involved in the accident Secure the
manufacturer and make of the ladder
Determine the owner of the ladder
Those who are hurt at work in ladder accidents are most likely due workers’ compensation benefits.
Contact Us
At the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo, we provide decades of legal experience to those who have been injured in accident. Contact us to discuss the feasibility of a claim on your behalf.