Learn If You Could Claim After You Fell From A Ladder At Work
If you are wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim?’, we aim to answer this in this guide and explain how we could help you.
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Learn If You Could Claim After You Fell From A Ladder At Work
If you are wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim?’, we aim to answer this in this guide and explain how we could help you.
Could I Claim Compensation If I Fell Off Ladder At Work?
There are many jobs where ladders are often needed to complete a job, such as window cleaning, construction, and working in a warehouse. No matter what type of ladder you will need, depending on the role, your employer needs to ensure that the equipment they provide you is safe for use. But what if they don’t, and this causes you to fall from a height and suffer an injury? In this case, you may be wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim compensation?’. We aim to answer this question within this guide.
Key Takeaways:
- Different types of ladders are used for various purposes, such as step ladders and platform ladders.
- Injuries due to falling from a ladder can vary from soft tissue damage to broken bones and head trauma.
- Your employer should ensure you are trained on how to work on a ladder safely.
- If a loved one were injured due to falling off a ladder, you could claim on their behalf.
- Any loss of earnings or medical expenses you have suffered due to your injuries could be compensated as part of your claim.
You can contact one of your friendly advisory team members today to discuss your case. They can advise you on whether you have an eligible claim and may connect you with one of our specialist No Win No Fee solicitors. Speak with them today by:
- Calling on 0151 375 9916
- Contacting us online
I Fell Off Ladder At Work, Can I Claim Compensation?
If you fell off a ladder at work, you could claim compensation if you can prove your employer’s negligent actions caused your accident and subsequent injuries.
While you are performing your work duties, your employer has a responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety, well-being, and health. This duty of care is set out under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and might be met by:
- Ensuring you have been trained to complete your work duties safely.
- Performing regular risk assessments.
- Providing suitable and safe equipment for the task you are performing.
Additionally, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 establish that any work at height activity must be properly planned, supervised, and carried out by competent people to prevent death or injury.
Therefore, to be able to claim personal injury compensation, you will need to prove:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care.
- There was some breach of this duty.
- This caused you to fall from a ladder and suffer an injury.
What If I Was Partially Responsible For My Fall Off A Ladder?
If you were partially responsible for your fall off a ladder, you may still be able to claim compensation on the basis of split liability or contributory negligence. Which might apply will depend on the specifics of the case:
- Split liability: Applies in circumstances where there is partial responsibility for an accident.
- Contributory negligence: May determine compensation in cases where a claimant was partly at fault for their injuries.
In both cases, the amount of compensation you would receive may be reduced in accordance with how much you contributed to the accident or injury.
Can I Still Claim If I’m Not Full-Time Or Permanent Staff?
You can still claim if you’re not full-time or permanent staff, as your employer still has a duty of care to you. This duty is owed to part-time, zero-hour contract, and temporary workers.
If A Loved One Fell Off A Ladder At Work, Can I Claim On Their Behalf?
If a loved one fell off a ladder at work, you can claim on their behalf by assuming the role of a litigation friend. You could either apply for this role or be appointed by the courts as one. You can assume this role in cases where a loved one is unable to make their own claim due to being:
- Under the age of 18.
- Mentally incapacitated.
If you have any questions, such as ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim?’ or ‘How do I claim as a litigation friend?’, you can contact one of the friendly advisors on our team. They would be happy to help you.
How Could My Employer Be To Blame For A Fall Off A Ladder?
Your employer could be to blame for a fall off a ladder if they failed to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety whilst you were working.
Some examples of how an employer might be at fault include:
- Lack of training – Your employer needs to ensure that you are properly trained to be able to work safely from a ladder. They may be liable for your injuries if they fail to do so, and this causes you to fall off a ladder and suffer a broken arm, for example.
- Faulty machinery – Any equipment your employer supplies must be safe for use. With that in mind, you may be able to claim if your employer knowingly provided you with a ladder that had a defective rung step, causing it to break while you were using it and leaving you with a severe back injury.
- Unsuitable ladder – In addition to providing you with a well-maintained ladder, your employer needs to provide you with the correct type of ladder for the task you are doing. If they provide you with a ladder that is too short, for example, it may force you to stretch up while using the top step and fall, resulting in a shoulder injury.
- Adverse conditions – Your employer should also make sure that it is safe to use a ladder before instructing you to do so. This could involve conducting a risk assessment to identify hazards, such as icy or other slippery surfaces. If they still tell you to use the ladder, this might cause it to slip, and you to fall from a height and suffer serious head trauma.
If your specific accident isn’t listed above, this doesn’t mean you won’t have a valid case. If you’re wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim compensation?’, please contact our advisors. They can assess the validity of your case and provide you with free advice on the personal injury claims process.
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What Steps Should Be Taken After Falling Off A Ladder At Work?
After falling off a ladder at work, you should seek medical attention for your injuries and record the incident in the workplace accident book.
Seeking appropriate medical care means that you not only get prompt treatment, but also create an official record of the injuries in your patient files. Your accident book can create a similar record, ensuring these documents can later be used as evidence in a personal injury claim.
What Evidence Will Support My Fall From Ladder Claim?
Evidence that could support your fall from a ladder claim includes medical records detailing your injuries and the report made in the workplace accident book, as we mentioned above.
Additionally, you may find the following to be beneficial:
- The contact details of anyone who witnessed your accident. This information can be used by your solicitor to gather supportive statements.
- Video footage of the accident happening, such as from CCTV.
- Photographs of the accident scene and any faults with the ladder.
- Training documents, or lack thereof.
- Copies of any risk assessment reports, which might show a failure to act on identified hazards.
- Documents proving the financial impact of your injuries. This evidence can include payslips that show a loss of earnings, as well as invoices or receipts of any home modifications, medical expenses, travel costs, etc.
If you have any questions about gathering evidence to support your claim or how we could help you with this, please get in touch today.
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How Can JF Law Help Me To Claim Compensation After A Workplace Ladder Fall?
Here at JF Law, our advisors can help you claim compensation after a workplace ladder fall by offering free guidance, checking the validity of your claim, and connecting you with one of our specialist solicitors.
Our personal injury solicitors have immense experience working across various accident at work claims. That expertise has already helped secure over £90million in compensation for clients across the country. Some of the ways they could help you next include:
- Help with gathering evidence to support your case.
- Explaining any legal terminology used throughout the claiming process.
- Organising an independent medical assessment to prove your injuries and strengthen the claim.
- Arranging any rehabilitation or physiotherapy you may need.
- Handling all communication with the defending party.
- Negotiating a compensation settlement that fully reflects how you’ve been impacted.
They can provide all of these expert services on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement. This means you would not need to pay a solicitor’s fee for their services:
- Prior to the claim starting.
- While the claim is underway.
- If the claim is not successful.
Should the ladder accident claim be a success, however, you will need to pay them a success fee. They will take this from your compensation as a legally limited percentage.
Contact Our Experts
If you are wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim with your No Win No Fee solicitors?’, please contact our helpful advisory team today by:
- Calling on 0151 375 9916
- Contacting us online
Learn More
Learn more about the other types of accident at work claims we could help with:
- Advice on making a scaffold accident claim.
- See whether you could claim after a forklift accident.
- Guidance on factory accident claims.
Additional resources:
- Guidance on the safe use of ladders from the Health and Safety Executive.
- Learn when to call 999 from the NHS.
- See whether you qualify for statutory sick pay from GOV.UK.
Thank you for reading this guide. If you are still wondering, ‘I fell off a ladder at work, can I claim?’, please do not hesitate to reach out to our advisors.
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