How to claim compensation if you have suffered a broken ankle or other injury at work due to a fall from a ladder.
Employment protection for workers on ladders
Ladder Fall Accident Claim
Very strict employment regulations exist to protect employees when working height, such as on ladders.
An employee that is working on a ladder should have a correctly functioning ladder, which is secured by being tied off or by being correctly footed by another employee.
Typical injuries you might suffer from a fall at work
Falls from heights on to a hard surface can cause multiple injuries, broken bones to ankles, legs and the upper body. In many cases death can be caused when I worker falls from a height and lands in a bad position especially if an employee bangs his head.
Regretfully many workers who have suffered injury from a fall from a ladder will have long term effects and may never be able to do ladder work again.
What to do if you have been injured from a fall from a ladder at work
If you have suffered an injury from a fall from a ladder at work it is very likely you will be able to claim compensation from your employer so you should contact a specialist work accident solicitor to assess your claim.
