Injured by a Defective Ladder? Know Your Rights

When hanging up a chandelier, painting the side of your home, or heading to work on a construction site, you’ll often need to use a ladder to help you finish the job right. However, when manufacturers allow broken or unsteady ladders to be sold on the market, unsuspecting consumers like you may suffer the consequences of their negligent actions. Working with the right attorney can help you hold those responsible for your injuries accountable. 

Have you suffered an injury due to a defective ladder? If so, don't wait to contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney. For over 35 years, we've helped thousands of victims fight back against the negligent actions of corporations and manufacturers, and we want to help you, too. Learn more about how a Morgan & Morgan attorney may be able to help you by scheduling a free case evaluation today.

What are the Most Common Defective Ladder Injuries?

When a company or manufacturer allows a poorly designed or defective product to be sold on the market, consumers are often the ones who suffer the consequences. While the types of injuries that may occur due to a defective ladder may depend on the nature of its use, those who are in possession of a defective ladder will always be at risk for injuries. Some of the most commonly reported injuries from defective ladder accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Broken bones
• Facial injuries
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations and bruises
• Neck and shoulder injuries
• Soft tissue damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

If you have purchased a defective ladder and have suffered from any of the previously listed injuries, we may be able to help you. For more information about your defective ladder claim, contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney today. 

Who Is at Risk for a Defective Ladder Injury?

Those consumers who purchase a defective ladder are always at risk of suffering an injury. However, some consumers may be more at risk of suffering an injury from a defective ladder than others. Ladders are one of the key tools many construction workers use to help them safely complete any jobs that are in hard-to-reach places. Yet according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roughly 24,882 injuries and 36 fatalities occur each year due to falls on ladders used on construction sites. Unfortunately, most construction workers might only realize there is an issue with the ladder when it fails. Some of the most commonly found defects in ladders include:

• Defective no-slip feet
• Frame weakness
• Hinges that fail to lock
• Loose steps
• Rotted rungs

These defects can cause the ladder to collapse or move resulting in severe or even life-threatening injuries. If you are a construction worker and have suffered an injury due to a defective ladder, we may be able to recover compensation for your damages. For more information on how a Morgan & Morgan attorney may be able to help you, contact us today to receive a free case evaluation.

What May I Recover for My Injuries?

After you've been injured, or your home has been destroyed due to a defective ladder, you may find yourself trying to keep yourself afloat in a sea of medical bills and denied insurance claims with no relief in sight. However, when you file an injury or product liability claim for a defective ladder, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your damages. 

Depending on your case, there are several different types of damages you may be eligible to recover, some of which are "economic" and tied to specific costs incurred in the aftermath of an injury, and "noneconomic," which are more subjective. Some of the most common forms of compensation include the following:

• Emotional distress
• Future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Past medical bills
• Wrongful death

Speaking with an attorney can help you better understand what you may be eligible to recover for your injuries. If you have suffered an injury due to a defective ladder, we may be able to help you. For more information, contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney today to receive a free case evaluation.

Should I File a Product Liability Claim?

There are several complex liability issues that pertain to defective product liability lawsuits. More often than not, defective consumer products are the result of poor product design, manufacturing oversights or errors, or if lower-quality materials were used to make the product. In some cases, you may be eligible to file a product liability claim if you believe the manufacturer failed to explain how to safely use the product or warn you of the risks associated with it.

In some cases, a combination or all of the above can make products unsafe, placing people at risk of severe or even life-threatening injuries. If you believe your injuries were caused due to a defective ladder, you may be eligible to file a product liability claim. For more information about product liability claims or if you believe you were injured due to a defective ladder, connect with an experienced product liability attorney by completing our free, no-obligation case evaluation form.

Who Is Liable For My Injuries?

If a defective product has caused you to suffer an injury, you may be able to bring your case up against the parties in the distribution chain. In the case of a defective ladder, if the ladder was used at your place of work, and it failed due to a defect, and it caused an injury, you may be able to recover compensation from the retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, or all three. 

Working with the right attorney will help you determine who is liable for your injuries and how you can hold them accountable. For more information about your injury case and how we may be able to help you, complete our free case evaluation form today.

How Can I Afford a Morgan & Morgan Attorney?

While some attorneys may charge you by the hour for their services, at Morgan & Morgan, we've made it our mission to help those in need, regardless of their financial situation. To help keep our services accessible to all, our attorneys work under what is called a contingency fee agreement. Through this arrangement, your attorney and legal staff are tasked to work with you to help build the strongest case possible, all without taking a single cent from your pocket. 

Should your attorney win your case, and only if they win, they will receive a percentage of the final award or court verdict in exchange for their services. You can learn more information about our contingency fee by scheduling a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys today.

When Should I Contact a Morgan & Morgan Attorney?

You should contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney as soon as possible after you've suffered an injury due to a defective ladder. As time passes, details of how you received your injury may become blurry, you may miss placing important forms, lose key pieces of evidence, and you may even think of getting rid of the defective ladder to protect yourself from further harm. 

After you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a defective ladder, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible can help ensure you are more than prepared to fight back against the corporations who put you in harm's way. Your attorney will work with you to identify who may be liable for your injuries, sort out your potential claim and the legal options, and help gather any evidence, including medical records and witness statements, as well as work with experts to ensure you have the strongest case possible. 

Were you injured due to a defective ladder? Don't wait to contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney. For over 35 years, we've helped millions get the justice they deserve after they've suffered an injury, and we want to help you, too. For more information on how we may be able to help you, complete our free, no-obligation case evaluation form today.