Mulderrigs have over 25 years’ experience in fall from height claims. Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs and platforms are responsible for some of the most serious workplace accidents. These cases are also the biggest cause of fatal workplace accidents.
Accidents involving workers falling from height are one of the main causes of serious injuries the workplace. Falls from ladders, roofs and scaffolding platforms frequently result in serious head injuries, multiple fractures, internal injuries or even fatal injuries. HSE records indicate that these accidents are particularly common amongst construction workers, roof workers, joiners, warehouse workers and drivers and because working at height is so dangerous there are strict regulations which oblige employers to take extra care for the safety of their workers.
Wherever possible an employer should avoid the need for workers to work at height. And where that can’t be avoided the employer should ensure that there is careful planning, a safe means of access, proper training and proper supervision.
If a worker is badly injured or even killed as a result of an accident where these regulations have not been followed there is likely to be a strong case for claiming compensation for the injured worker or his/her family.
Mulderrigs have been dealing with serious injury compensation claims arising from falls from height for over 30 years we have expert knowledge of the law and the regulations that apply to falls from height, and we work closely with the leading barristers and medical experts.
Call us now to get some free advice, we will be able to tell you very quickly whether or not we can help. If we need to have a more detailed discussion we will be happy to come out to see you at home anywhere in the UK and if we agree to take on your case we will be happy to work on “no win no fee” terms so that you are not exposed to any financial risk.
Ladder Falls
Ladders look like such a simple piece of equipment. Most people will have one lying around in their garage or shed, and sometimes the only way to get a job done is to use a ladder. But ladders are potentially very dangerous and serious accidents can occur if:-
- The work isn’t properly planned
- The ladder isn’t secured in place or “footed” by a colleague
- The ladder itself is faulty
In many cases a ladder is just the wrong tool for the job – A scaffolding platform or a cherry picker would have been the appropriate way to get access.
Scaffolding Falls
Working with scaffolding is a very technical job. There are various levels of specialist qualifications available to workers in the scaffolding trade.
A properly built scaffolding should be constructed by reference to a detailed plan, a risk assessment or method statement. There should be a properly qualified scaffold erector in charge at all times.
There should be edge protection, harnesses or other fall-arrest equipment available to guard against the risk of falls and other appropriate personal protective equipment should be provided. It always shocks us to see how often unqualified and unsupervised workers are asked to work on, or even build or dismantle scaffolding. It can get very dangerous very quickly.
On badly run sites there is a major risk of workers being injured by falling from a height, being struck by falling objects, or even by the complete collapse of the scaffolding itself.
If you’ve been injured in a ladder or scaffolding accident, or any other fall from height call us now to get some free advice. We will be able to tell you very quickly whether or not we can help and if we agree to take on your case we will be happy to work on “no win no fee” terms so that you are not exposed to any financial risk.
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