Suffering an injury from falling off a ladder at work
Working on a ladder might seem like a relatively simple task but falling off a ladder is not something you would ever want to experience. If it's happened to you, you'll know that it can be extremely traumatic and can have a deep impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing.
When it comes to working from a height, falls from ladders are one of the common causes of serious workplace injuries. If you work from a height as part of your job, it's crucial that your employer provides safety training, and puts appropriate measures and precautions in place.
Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and unfortunately the number of deaths shows no sign of reducing. In fact, figures from the Health and Safety Executive state there were five more deaths in the year 2018/2019 than the previous year. And they accounted for 8% of non-fatal injuries reported by employers in the same period.
It doesn't matter if your job involves spending hours on end up a ladder or just a few times a week, your employer should ensure the correct training, safety and precautions are taken.
If you've suffered a fall from a ladder at work that wasn't your fault, you may be able to claim compensation to help you get the support you need. Call us today on or request a call back to talk to a member of our friendly, expert legal team. They'll listen to what happened, check your eligibility and handle your claim for you if you choose to go ahead.
What are the common causes of ladder accidents?
What are the common causes of ladder accidents?
There are two main instances which could cause a fall from a ladder at work:
- Putting a ladder in a dangerous position without adequate support - employers must make sure that any member of staff working at a height has been given the correct training to know how to minimise the risk of the ladder slipping or tipping. They must also be shown how to find a safe location for the ladder to be placed when in use.
- Using a ladder that is too short, old or not safe - a common problem in the workplace is that employees don't have access to ladders that are long enough, meaning they must overreach past a safe distance, which could cause the ladder to tip over. Employers must make sure that staff using ladders know about the ‘three points of contact' rule - there must always be two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet on the ladder at any time.
Falling from a height at work can leave you with physical, mental and financial damages, and very seriously could be life-changing. Here at National Accident Law, we assist our customers on making a claim against their employers, professionally, providing you with every information you need and keeping you updated at every stage.
Meet Shane Connolly - he's a File Handler at National Accident Law. Shane works in the Claims Preperation Team who has the job of building the strongest possible compensation claims for each customer.
Who is entitled to make a claim for falling off a ladder?
Who is entitled to make a claim for falling off a ladder?
If you've had a fall from a ladder at work and would like to make a claim, we must prove that incident was entirely or partially someone else's fault. Perhaps this was down to a lack of training from your employer or they didn't provide you with the adequate equipment to be able to carry out your job safely.
Speak to one of our experienced team and we'll be able to advise further on whether you will be eligible to make a claim. You could also check your eligibility by starting your claim online today.
What are the common injuries from falling off a ladder?
What are the common injuries from falling off a ladder?
Some of the more common injuries seen in ladder accident claims include:
- Concussion
- Cuts and lacerations
- Ligament damage
- Fractured and/or broken bones
- Brain damage
- Paralysis
What is the average settlement for ladder accidents?
What is the average settlement for ladder accidents?
It's difficult to give you a firm figure before we've started negotiations with the other side involved. Typically, our experienced team will look at a variety of factors to calculate the value of the claim. These will include the seriousness of your injuries, recovery time, the overall impact on your daily life and whether or not you have suffered any financial losses. This makes sure the amount you receive in a successful claim compensates you fairly for your injuries, losses and expenses.
For instance, you may be receiving ongoing treatment or you need to travel to medical appointments and have costs to cover. If you've been unable to work as a direct result of your ladder accident, you can also be compensated for loss of earnings.
Can I make a no win no fee ladder accident claim?
Can I make a no win no fee ladder accident claim?
Yes absolutely! We offer a no win no fee ladder accident claims service here at National Accident Law. This means that if you lose your case, you won't have to pay any legal costs whatsoever. No win no fee simply means that there is no financial risk with making a claim with us.
Your solicitor may need to take out special legal protection insurance for you, which pays the costs if your claim fails, and ensures claiming is risk free. The cost of this is only taken if you win your case. You'll never have to pay anything upfront and there are no hidden charges,
If you win your claim, your solicitor will typically make the following deductions from the compensation you are awarded:
- A ‘success fee' for winning the claim.
- The other side will usually be required to make a payment towards your legal costs - and expenses but any shortfall may also be deducted from your compensation.
- The cost of the premium for any legal protection insurance you may have needed to ensure your claim is risk free.
You keep the rest and this will always be the majority of the compensation awarded to you. The deductions we list above will only be made when your compensation is paid. There are no upfront costs and no hidden charges.
Is there a time limit for making a ladder accident claim?
Is there a time limit for making a ladder accident claim?
There is, yes. Generally adults over the age of 18 have three years from the date of the fall to make a claim. If you are coming to the end of this time period, get in touch with our team as soon as possible while we are still able to help you with your claim.
If you were under 18 at the time of your fall from a ladder at work and no claim has been made yet, you have three years from your 18th birthday to make a claim. There are certain circumstances where rules on time limits are different. For example, where a serious brain injury or disability means a person can't make the claim themselves.
If you're reading this on behalf of a loved one, please get in touch with our experienced team.
If you would like to make a falling off ladder claim, get in touch with our specialist team on or by requesting a call back. We'll listen to your experience and guide you through the process of getting the compensation you deserve.
Why choose National Accident Law to help make a ladder injury compensation claim?
Why choose National Accident Law to help make a ladder injury compensation claim?
We provide a friendly, professional service. You'll be expertly guided through every stage of the claims process and we'll do this in a way that's manageable for you. We know that you just want to recover, so we can take care of the details of your ladder injury compensation claim.
So, if you've suffered and someone else was at fault, contact us today on , request a call back or start your claim online today. We'll do what we can to help you get the compensation you deserve.