LADDER ACCIDENTS
Have you been injured in a ladder accident at work in the Anderson, Greenville or Spartanburg, South Carolina area? Ladder accidents are common in numerous workplace settings and the injuries suffered in ladder accidents can drastically change the quality of your life. Under South Carolina workers’ compensation law you may qualify for benefits and financial compensation. Speaking with a Greenville Workmans’ Compensation Attorney is a wise move as they will protect your rights, your interests and make sure you get the full, fair and just amount of compensation and benefits.
Call Spartanburg Workers’ Comp Attorney Ryan Montgomery today to discuss your case. Workers’ comp claims are incredibly complex and if the claim is not filed properly you may nullify your eligibility for benefits. Let an experienced workers comp lawyer handle all aspects of filing your claim.
Working on ladders or roofs is a common aspect of certain jobs such as roofing and other construction trades. But working on a ladder can be a part of almost any job. Working on a ladder or roof creates serious risk of injury. Even falls from what may appear to be inconsequential heights can cause serious, life-changing injuries depending on factors such as how the individual lands.Injuries that are caused by falls from ladders or roofs that happen on the job are covered under the workers’ compensation system. Often workers worry that they might be partially at fault for their accident and injuries and that their contribution to the cause of the accident would prohibit them from seeking compensation. That is not the case. The workers’ compensation system is no fault.Some of the common injuries associated with ladder or roof accidents include:
- Brain injuries (TBI, traumatic brain injury)
- Spinal cord injuries (paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia)
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Shoulder injuries
- Concussion
