Ladder Accidents in NY

An individual may sustain serious injury as result of an NYC ladder accident. A ladder accident in NY can be very dangerous—in fact, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that over 500,000 people are treated every year for ladder-related injuries, and approximately 300 of them die from the injuries they suffer.

A ladder accident in NYC is most likely to be caused by one of the following factors:

• Ladder movement or instability
• Ladder overreaching or overbalancing
• Defects in the ladder itself
• A vehicle colliding with a ladder

If you have questions about a NY ladder accident, contact an attorney who can evaluate your case.

Ladder accident in NYC injuries

The most typical injuries suffered from construction and ladder accidents include the following:

• Broken bones or limbs
• Head injury, including concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord damage that may lead to paralysis
• Burns, wounds, and other cosmetic injuries
• Other back and neck injuries

NY ladder injury prevention

Many ladder injuries can be avoided if the necessary safety measures are taken. Employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide their construction workers with appropriate work conditions, equipment, and safety instruction. By complying with the following OSHA regulations, employers and employees can prevent a large percentage of ladder injury in NY:

• Inspect every ladder prior to every use
• Properly mark defective ladders with a do not use tag and withdraw from service
• Always carry ladders parallel to the ground
• Keep ladder clean from grease, oil, or other chemical hazards
• Do not overload ladder
• Barricade traffic areas in vicinity of ladder use, and lock or guard doorways in which a ladder is placed
• Do not move, shift, or extend ladder while occupied, and keep top and bottom areas of ladder clear at all times
• Never “walk” a ladder
• Always face ladder when climbing up or down
• Maintain three points of contact with ladder at all times (i.e., two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot)
• Carry non-heavy tools in a proper belt or pouch. Use a rope or pulley to raise and lower large or unwieldy tools and materials
• Avoid overextending sideways by maintaining your center of gravity between the side rails
• Allow only one worker on a ladder at a time
• Always wear protective clothing, including rubber-soled shoes and hard hats

NYC ladder accident injury attorneys

• Construction Accidents
  • Construction Defect Law
  • Construction Injuries
  • Scaffolding Accidents
    • Common Injuries
  • Construction Liability
  • Crane Accidents
    • Should I Consult a Construction Attorney instead of an injury attorney?
  • Finding the Right Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered a construction, crane, scaffolding, or ladder accident injury in NYC, the NY ladder accident lawyers at Burns & Harris are here to help. For more information or to schedule a free evaluation of your case with one of our attorneys, call 1 888 PAIN-LAW. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.

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