The New York Work Injury Accident Attorneys and Workers Compensation Lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP are here to Help You
The New York work injury accident attorneys and workers compensation lawyers at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP have a great deal of experience representing the victims of a wide variety of work related accidents, including ladder accidents, scaffolding accidents and window washing accidents. Our accident injury lawyers and workers compensation attorneys know how emotionally and financially devastating work injury accidents can be. Our New York workers compensation attorneys are committed to making sure the victims of work-related accidents have full access to the workers compensation benefits they are entitled to. But beyond that, the New York work accident lawyers at our firm will thoroughly investigate your case to insure that you receive compensation from all of the entities responsible for your work injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a work injury, we urge you to contact one of the New York work accident attorneys at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP immediately. Our compassionate and committed work injury accident lawyers are dedicated to helping the victims of work-related accidents get their lives back on track.
Have you been injured in a ladder accident in New York?
Ladders can be extremely dangerous and their use results in many falls and other work accidents and injuries. Over 500,000 people a year are treated for ladder-related injuries in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Of these 500,000 injuries approximately 300 people in the U.S. die each year from ladder related injuries. OSHA requires proper work conditions and equipment and safety instruction when using ladders; if these requirements were followed, many ladder accidents could be prevented.
The OSHA rules for safe ladder use include:
- Inspect every ladder prior to EVERY use.
- Do not use ladders with structural defects; properly tag with "Do Not Use" and withdraw from service.
- Carry ladders parallel to the ground.
- Tie ladders down securely when transporting.
- Keep ladders free of oil, grease and other hazards.
- Do not load ladder beyond maximum intended load.
- Use only for the purpose for which the ladder was designed (refer to manufacturer's labeling and recommendations).
- Barricade traffic areas in vicinity of ladder use. Lock, barricade or guard doorways in which a ladder is placed.
- Keep area around the top and bottom of ladder clear.
- Do not move, shift or extend ladder while occupied.
- NEVER 'WALK' A LADDER.
- Use only non-conductive side rails around live electrical equipment.
- Do not use top or top step for standing/stepping.
- Do not stand on cross bracing.
- Always face the ladder when ascending or descending.
- Always maintain three points of contact with the ladder (two feet/one hand or two hands/one foot should be in contact with ladder at all times).
- Carry tools in pouches around waist; use a rope to raise or lower large items such as tool boxes or materials.
- Do not overextend sideways. Use the belt buckle rule: keep your belt buckle positioned between the side rails at all times, which will maintain your center of gravity.
- Never allow more than one worker on the ladder at a time.
- Wear protective clothing and rubber-soled shoes.
Often, construction companies, contractors and subcontractors and ladder manufacturers are found to be negligent when workers are injured in ladder accidents. The New York work injury lawyers and workers compensation attorneys at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP are experienced and successful in representing ladder accident victims due to our unique and in depth knowledge of negligence issues, construction and labor laws, worker’s compensation laws and product defect laws.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a ladder accident, either on at work or at home or at another location, please click here for a free, confidential, no-obligation case evaluation by a qualified New York ladder accident lawyer. The New York personal injury attorneys at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve.
