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Page 1: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Important Info

About Ladder accidents

http://dmlawyer.com

908-248-4404

Page 2: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Personal injuries caused by ladder accidents often represent significant harm. In some cases,

an individual’s fall may even result in death. The majority of

cases involving ladders are work-related accidents.

Page 3: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Ladder accidents can happen for a variety of reasons

Improper selection of

a ladder

Sloppy use of the ladder

Incorrect ladder use Poor

Maintenance or Design

Page 4: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Different Types of Ladder Accidents

● More than half of the people who use ladders have not been trained to look for defects

● A great number of ladders are either not braced properly at the top or the bottom

● Some ladders have clear defects● A small percentage of ladders contain steps that are not

uniformly spaced● Ladder was not used as intended

Page 5: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Evidence of a Defective Ladder

Take photographs of the ladder

involved in the accident Secure the

manufacturer and make of the ladder

Determine the owner of the ladder

Those who are hurt at work in ladder accidents are most likely due workers’ compensation benefits.

Page 6: Important Info About Ladder Accidents

Contact Us

At the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo, we provide decades of legal experience to those who have been injured in accident. Contact us to discuss the feasibility of a claim on your behalf.