Pennsylvania Defective Ladder Lawyer
Almost everyone has had an occasion to use a ladder whether it is to reach something high, for painting and repairs, for yard work or other maintenance work, or as part of their daily job. While climbing a ladder may seem like a relatively low-risk task, in reality, hundreds of thousands of people are injured from ladder-related accidents every year. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 90,000 people require emergency medical care, and hundreds of people die annually from ladder falls and ladder accidents. Human error, negligence, and improper usage account for many of these injuries and accidents. However, countless catastrophic injuries have been attributed to ladder design flaws, manufacturing defects, and failures.
Ladders can be subject to improper or negligent maintenance and repair, defective manufacturing, and defective or poor design, making them incredibly dangerous for every day use.
Common defects and failures that have caused injuries include:
- Failing locks on extension ladders
- Rungs breaking and bending
- Lack of slip pads on the feet
- Split rails
- Corroded components
- Loose bolts and nails
- Bending and collapsing posts or legs
- Warped or bent wood
- Inadequate training and supervision
- Incorrect load ratings
- Failure to adequately warn of hazards
Falling even a few feet can cause catastrophic injuries including broken bones and fractures, lacerations, leg injuries, head and spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and even death. Countless electrocution and electric shock injuries occur when metal ladders come into contact with power sources and power lines. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or wrongfully killed as the result of a defective ladder, you need someone experienced in the complex area of product liability to help you fight for financial compensation you may be entitled to. If a dangerous or defective ladder has harmed you, the experienced ladder accident, and Philadelphia product liability lawyers of Reiff & Bily can help you investigate what caused your injuries and who may be responsible. Our ladder defect and product liability lawyers have advocated for consumer protection and have successfully represented clients and obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for injuries, pain and suffering, medical costs, and lost wages caused by ladder failures. Consumer protection and safety are our top priorities.
