Ladder accidents are common and they can result in devastating injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 129 fatalities resulted from work-related ladder accidents in the year 2010 alone. While many ladder accidents involve improper use, some of these accidents occur because the ladder itself was defective. Injured victims of defective products would be well advised to discuss their legal options with a skilled personal injury attorney.
There are a number of tips that workers should remember when using a ladder. Metal ladders should not be used near power lines or in wet conditions. Single and extension ladders should only be used at about a 75 degree angle, and they should be set a few feet above the working surface. Unfortunately, when a defective ladder is involved, no amount of safety precautions can prevent an accident.
There are many ways that a ladder can fail. Hinges that are weak, poorly designed or assembled incorrectly may cause the ladder to collapse. When a ladder is extended, there is the potential for a lock to slip or fail to lock. Knobs on ladders have been known to detach. Any of these defects can lead to a serious falling accident.
Whenever a ladder failure is suspected, the injured victim would be well advised to preserve the damaged ladder and have it thoroughly inspected by an expert. In such cases involving defective products, victims may be able to seek financial compensation from the manufacturer of the defective ladder if they can prove that the ladder was defective and that the product defect resulted in the injury.
The skilled New York personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of handling product liability claims or ladder claims on behalf of injured victims and their families. If a defective ladder has injured you or a loved one, please call an experienced New York personal injury attorney at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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