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Ladder Accidents

The height and instability of working on ladders can make for dangerous conditions and an estimated 50,000 people a year visit the Accident and Emergency Department with step ladder accident injuries.
If you are injured in a ladder accident because of someone else’s negligence then you are eligible to claim compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.
The majority of ladder accidents occur at work or in the home. Working with heights provides business owners unique risks that must be addressed in order to operate safely. Ladder accident claims can involve broken bones and other serious injuries and therefore proper training is important. Head injuries are common and are extremely dangerous as their symptoms may not be felt for weeks or even months later.

The Dangers of Ladder Accidents
Head injuries are common and if not treated, they can lead to permanent medical conditions. Broken bones are also another common injury sustained in ladder accidents and because of this, it is recommended that you seek medical attention following a ladder accident.​

Common Causes of Ladder Accidents
The number one reason for ladder accidents in Scotland is a person using a ladder that is too short. Overreaching or using the top step, can cause a ladder to become unbalanced. If your employer requires you to use a ladder at work, they have a duty to train you in the proper usage. Non-level flooring and faulty ladder steps can also result in serious injury. Be sure to be aware of your flooring and footing when using a ladder. You should have at least three points of contact with the floor to prevent tipping.

Can I Make a Ladder Accident Claim?​
If someone else’s negligence caused you to be injured in a ladder accident,you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. You will need to be able to prove the accident was the fault of the other party and that your injuries were caused by the accident. The more evidence you can produce supporting your claim, the quicker the ladder accident claims process will be.

How Much Compensation can I Receive for my Injuries?​
The amount of compensation you receive will be determined by the courts based on the severity of your injuries and losses. The court will examine the unique circumstance surrounding your ladder accident and using the Judicial College Guidelines, they will determine the appropriate amount of compensation to award you.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge a Claim?
There is a three-year period from the date of your ladder accident to lodge your claim. Sometimes symptoms can take some time to appear, however, you should consider your claim as soon as you can. The sooner you can prepare your claim the better.

What Should I Do If I Am Involved in a Ladder Accident?
The moments following a ladder accident can be traumatic. You will need to keep a level head so you can gather as much evidence as possible. Photos of your injuries and the accident location are valuable pieces of evidence to get. Be sure to check local businesses for CCTV footage of your accident. Witness information should be gathered, if possible. All of this evidence will help to prove your claims validity and speed up the compensation process.

How Long Will it Take to Receive Compensation?
You will receive compensation quicker if your claim is not contested. This means the more evidence you can produce to prove the other party is at fault, the quicker the claims process will be. Additional time can be added to the process if your injuries are severe or contested. Insurance companies will go to great lengths in order to reduce the amount of losses paid out to claimants.

Common Ladder Accident Injuries
Ladder accident injuries are very similar to slips, trips, and falls. They are a bit more dangerous because of the added height, which provides a greater risk of head injuries. The majority of ladder accidents result in bruises or small scrapes and cuts. Ladder accidents from extreme heights have more severe injuries than stepladders but both can result in head, neck, and skeletal damage. Below are the most common injuries sustained in ladder accidents in Scotland:

  • Sprained Wrists
  • Cuts and Lacerations
  • Bruises
  • Whiplash
  • Head Injuries
  • Broken Bones
  • Twisted Joints

Who Do I Lodge My Claim Against?
There are a number of different parties that maybe responsible for your ladder accident. Depending on the reasons for your accident, you may find it necessary to lodge your claim against your employer, ladder manufacturer, or third party involved in the incident. You will need to prove the other party’s negligence was the cause of you accident in order to qualify for compensation. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you put together the strongest claim possible. If you are unsure who is responsible for your accident or if you qualify for compensation, contact us today.

How Can Compensation Help?
Compensation may be the only means of financial assistance you can receive for your injuries. Expensive hospital and medical bills as well as property damage can create significant losses for the injured party. In some cases, the injured party is unable to return to their career. Compensation can help you to cope with these losses as well as any future losses you injuries may produce. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd understands what compensation can mean to you and your loved ones and we stand by our clients 100%.

No Win No Fee
If you are not awarded compensation for your injuries, Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will waive our fees. In the hectic times following a ladder accident, this peace of mind can help you to stay focused on the healing process.

Start the Claims Process
Contact us today to start the claims process. Our expert team of trained claim advisors is ready to give your claim the personalized attention needed.

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Ladder Accident Claims - Step
Ladder Accidents

The height and instability of working on ladders can make for dangerous conditions and an estimated 50,000 people a year visit the Accident and Emergency Department with step ladder accident injuries.
If you are injured in a ladder accident because of someone else’s negligence then you are eligible to claim compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.
The majority of ladder accidents occur at work or in the home. Working with heights provides business owners unique risks that must be addressed in order to operate safely. Ladder accident claims can involve broken bones and other serious injuries and therefore proper training is important. Head injuries are common and are extremely dangerous as their symptoms may not be felt for weeks or even months later.

The Dangers of Ladder Accidents
Head injuries are common and if not treated, they can lead to permanent medical conditions. Broken bones are also another common injury sustained in ladder accidents and because of this, it is recommended that you seek medical attention following a ladder accident.​

Common Causes of Ladder Accidents
The number one reason for ladder accidents in Scotland is a person using a ladder that is too short. Overreaching or using the top step, can cause a ladder to become unbalanced. If your employer requires you to use a ladder at work, they have a duty to train you in the proper usage. Non-level flooring and faulty ladder steps can also result in serious injury. Be sure to be aware of your flooring and footing when using a ladder. You should have at least three points of contact with the floor to prevent tipping.

Can I Make a Ladder Accident Claim?​
If someone else’s negligence caused you to be injured in a ladder accident,you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. You will need to be able to prove the accident was the fault of the other party and that your injuries were caused by the accident. The more evidence you can produce supporting your claim, the quicker the ladder accident claims process will be.

How Much Compensation can I Receive for my Injuries?​
The amount of compensation you receive will be determined by the courts based on the severity of your injuries and losses. The court will examine the unique circumstance surrounding your ladder accident and using the Judicial College Guidelines, they will determine the appropriate amount of compensation to award you.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge a Claim?
There is a three-year period from the date of your ladder accident to lodge your claim. Sometimes symptoms can take some time to appear, however, you should consider your claim as soon as you can. The sooner you can prepare your claim the better.

What Should I Do If I Am Involved in a Ladder Accident?
The moments following a ladder accident can be traumatic. You will need to keep a level head so you can gather as much evidence as possible. Photos of your injuries and the accident location are valuable pieces of evidence to get. Be sure to check local businesses for CCTV footage of your accident. Witness information should be gathered, if possible. All of this evidence will help to prove your claims validity and speed up the compensation process.

How Long Will it Take to Receive Compensation?
You will receive compensation quicker if your claim is not contested. This means the more evidence you can produce to prove the other party is at fault, the quicker the claims process will be. Additional time can be added to the process if your injuries are severe or contested. Insurance companies will go to great lengths in order to reduce the amount of losses paid out to claimants.

Common Ladder Accident Injuries
Ladder accident injuries are very similar to slips, trips, and falls. They are a bit more dangerous because of the added height, which provides a greater risk of head injuries. The majority of ladder accidents result in bruises or small scrapes and cuts. Ladder accidents from extreme heights have more severe injuries than stepladders but both can result in head, neck, and skeletal damage. Below are the most common injuries sustained in ladder accidents in Scotland:

  • Sprained Wrists
  • Cuts and Lacerations
  • Bruises
  • Whiplash
  • Head Injuries
  • Broken Bones
  • Twisted Joints

Who Do I Lodge My Claim Against?
There are a number of different parties that maybe responsible for your ladder accident. Depending on the reasons for your accident, you may find it necessary to lodge your claim against your employer, ladder manufacturer, or third party involved in the incident. You will need to prove the other party’s negligence was the cause of you accident in order to qualify for compensation. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you put together the strongest claim possible. If you are unsure who is responsible for your accident or if you qualify for compensation, contact us today.

How Can Compensation Help?
Compensation may be the only means of financial assistance you can receive for your injuries. Expensive hospital and medical bills as well as property damage can create significant losses for the injured party. In some cases, the injured party is unable to return to their career. Compensation can help you to cope with these losses as well as any future losses you injuries may produce. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd understands what compensation can mean to you and your loved ones and we stand by our clients 100%.

No Win No Fee
If you are not awarded compensation for your injuries, Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will waive our fees. In the hectic times following a ladder accident, this peace of mind can help you to stay focused on the healing process.

Start the Claims Process
Contact us today to start the claims process. Our expert team of trained claim advisors is ready to give your claim the personalized attention needed.

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