Any fall from a ladder or from other heights can result in serious injuries to the back, spinal cord, head and other areas of the body. Construction workers are more vulnerable to ladder falls than other types of workers, and the injuries caused by these accidents can be enough to keep workers from returning to the job. These injuries also often require extensive medical treatment, especially when falls happen at extreme heights.
At the law firm of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP, our attorneys have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal injury claims stemming out of construction accidents in New York. We have recovered significant settlements and verdicts for our clients and continue to provide effective advocacy for workers and families who have been impacted by construction accidents.
If you were injured in a ladder accident, call us at (212) 684-1880 to speak with a proven New York ladder fall accident lawyer.
After a construction site accident, it is critical to identify responsible parties and their potential liabilities. Victims of these accidents often face catastrophic injuries—which can not only affect quality of life, but require a lifetime of care and medical expenses.
We will review the circumstances of your accident to determine who was at fault, whether any safety mechanisms were in place, and who should be held liable to compensate you for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. The first step is the get in touch with our dedicated and experienced New York construction accident attorneys today.
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