Ladders are commonplace in many work environments. Whether you need to stock some boxes on a high shelf or use them to climb up on a roof, millions of Americans use a ladder in the workplace on a semi-regular basis. And while a ladder can help you reach new heights, they are also a common source of injury for many workers who run into trouble while using one during the course of their work duties. If you’ve been injured while working with a ladder on the job, know that you have rights to injury compensation. Below, we take a closer look at how you can earn compensation for ladder-related work injuries.
Ladder Injuries In The Workplace
There are a number of ways that you can be injured while working with a ladder. The most obvious source of injury is when a person falls off the ladder from a high height, but that’s hardly the only way that injuries occur. Other common types of ladder-related workplace injuries include:
- Being struck by a falling ladder
- Having equipment fall on top of you while using a ladder to stack supplies
- Falls where the individual gets caught in the ladder on the way down
- Struck by a co-worker carrying a ladder
- Missing a step on the ladder
- Overreaching while using a ladder
No body part is immune from ladder injuries. Oftentimes the more serious cases involve head and neck injuries that are the result of falling off a ladder, but we’ve also helped clients get compensation for injuries like ankle fractures, concussions, shoulder fractures, broken teeth and more. If you require medical attention as a result of your on-the-job ladder use, make sure you connect with an injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Getting Compensation For Ladder Injuries
Ladder injuries are typically pretty straightforward, but that doesn’t mean everyone always files for compensation after a workplace injury. It doesn’t matter if you were the reason that you suffered the injury, so long as you didn’t intentionally hurt yourself. If you accidentally put the ladder on unstable ground or you overreached while trying to do something near the top of the ladder and you fell, you’re still eligible for compensation. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
After receiving medical care, the single best thing you can do for yourself is to reach out to an experienced workers’ compensation law firm like the team at Hey Workers. We can get the ball rolling on your claim while you focus on your health and your family. Unlike other legal services, injury lawyers work on a contingent basis, meaning that they only get paid when you win an award. Moreover, they get a flat rate percentage of your award, meaning the more money they get you, the more they’ll get paid. Oftentimes a good injury lawyer will more than pay for their services because they’ll be able to help secure a much larger award than you’d be able to receive on your own.
For example, you may think that $30,000 is a fair offer for your injuries, but if you don’t truly understand the totality of your injuries, you may be leaving a lot of money on the table. An injury firm may be able to get you a six-figure settlement for the same injury, and you’ll take home a lot more even after settling up with your lawyer.
Don’t let embarrassment or misinformation prevent you from getting the money you’re rightfully owed after a ladder-related injury in the workplace. If you’d like more information, or you just want to see if you may be eligible for a claim, reach out to the team at Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
