Ladder Falls in the Workplace Falling from a ladder is one of the most common work accidents, especially in the construction industry. Unfortunately, when a worker falls from even a short ladder, the incident can lead to serious injuries, including but not limited to...
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Ladder Falls: What Every Construction Worker Should Know
As construction accident attorneys, the lawyers at Block O'Toole & Murphy frequently confront cases involving ladder Falls. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction and ladders make up a significant percentage of those fatal accidents. Ladder Falls are...
Ladder Falls Still Leading Cause Of Death In Construction Industry
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Ladder falls comprise the greatest percentage of the construction site deaths. What should you know about ladder accidents? Find out here. Ladder accidents can be caused by a broken or...
Crucial Next Steps After a Ladder Fall
Important Next Steps After a Ladder Fall In 2020 alone, 22,710 workers were injured by ladder falls, in professions spanning from maintenance work to teaching. Ladder fatalities continue to be an issue, with a steady number of injuries happening each year in every...
$3,250,000 Settlement for a Construction Worker After Ladder Fall
$3,250,000 Settlement for a Plumber Who Fell From an Unsecured Ladder Our client was subcontracted as a plumber for the construction of a new building in Manhattan. He was instructed to work from an unsecured ladder and fell, resulting in permanent injuries to his...
Ladder Accidents
NYC Ladder Accident Lawyers Ladder accidents on New York construction sites can result in broken bones, neck injuries and even death. Broken or unsteady ladders can lead to serious New York construction injuries including spinal cord injuries, broken bones, neck...
$4,200,000 Settlement for Victim of Fall from Defective Ladder
$4,200,000 Settlement for Victim of Fall from Defective Ladder In a New York case, a worker suffered serious back injuries which required surgery after he fell from an A-frame ladder. A rung from the ladder broke free as he was descending the ladder, causing him to...
Ladder Accident Prevention Is Critical At All Construction Sites
There are approximately 300 people every year who die in ladder accidents. That is a staggering statistic and there are countless others who sustained serious injuries in ladder accidents at construction sites. Many of these tragedies can be avoided if a culture of...
OSHA Violations
New York Attorneys for OSHA Violations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to protect workers from employers, contractors and building owners looking to cut corners in order to save on time and cost. These regulations, when followed, make...
Six Hurt in Harlem as Van Hits Scaffold
Six Hurt in Harlem as Van Hits Scaffold Sunday, June 14, 2009 On March 7, 2009, an out-of-control van jumped a curb and barreled into a scaffold. The scaffold collapsed, injuring several pedestrians. Police officers, an ambulance and members of the fire department...
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