Ladder Accidents

Ladder Accidents

Ladder Accidents

New York Ladder Accidents Attorney

Slips, trips and falls on ladders and stairways are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers.



OSHA estimates that there are 24,882 injuries and as many as 36 fatalities per year as a result of falls on stairways and ladders used in construction. Stairway accidents occur as a result of defective stairway treads, missing handrails, and stairways cluttered with materials and debris.

The most common ladder accidents are caused by:
  • The incorrect ladder being used for the specific task
  • Ladder was not visually inspected by a competent individual beforehand
  • Structural damage, grease, dirt, or other debris cause slips or falls
  • Bearing more than the intended load set by the manufacturer
  • Using ladders in close proximity to unprotected electricity
  • Incorrect foot placement
man climbing construction wall

Many workers who are hurt on the job as a result of a ladder accident or stairway accident do not realize that they may be entitled to bring a personal injury action and that they are protected by the labor laws of New York.


The firm is familiar with New York State construction site regulations and labor laws that can be applied to ladder accident cases. We are dedicated to helping victims of construction site injuries obtain the financial compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury as a result of a Ladder Accident which involved an Extension Ladder, Platform Ladder, Multi-Purpose Ladder, Telescoping Ladder, Folding Ladder, Industrial Stepladder, Commercial Stepladder, Household Stepladder, Rung Ladder, Two-Section Rung Ladder, Trestle Ladder, Painter’s Ladder, Mason’s Ladder, Slide Rolling Ladder, Compact Stairway, Spiral Stairs, Arched Stairs, Double Winder Stairs, Single Winder Stairs, Half Landing Stairs, Quarter Landing Stairs, or any other type of ladder or stairway please contact our firm to discuss your case.

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