Chicago Construction Ladder Accident Attorneys
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a fall from a ladder is considered among the fatal four leading causes of construction site injuries. This is because construction ladder accidents often lead to severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and permanent disabilities that affect your health and ability to earn a living.
Anesi Ozmon, LTD, has protected the rights of injured Illinois workers since 1955. For more than 70 years, we have stood beside tradespeople like union carpenters, laborers and electricians throughout Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. Our firm has secured substantial verdicts and settlements in construction negligence cases, so we are prepared to take on major contractors, property owners and equipment manufacturers when their negligence causes serious harm.
When Does A Ladder Accident Become More Than A Workers’ Compensation Claim?
After a serious fall, Illinois workers’ compensation can provide important benefits, including medical care and wage replacement, regardless of who caused the accident. However, catastrophic injuries result in losses that extend far beyond what workers’ compensation covers. As Chicago construction ladder accident lawyers, we examine whether you also have a third-party claim.
A ladder fall lawsuit in Illinois may be appropriate if someone other than your employer contributed to the accident. A negligent general contractor or a subcontractor may be legally responsible for unsafe job site conditions. Pursuing a third-party liability ladder injury claim in Chicago alongside workers’ compensation may provide additional financial recovery when another party’s negligence contributed to the injury.
What Causes Serious Construction Ladder Accidents?
Construction sites present numerous hazards, and many ladder accidents could be prevented through proper safety practices. Common causes include:
- Ladders placed on unstable or uneven ground
- Failure to secure ladders or provide proper tie-offs
- Missing or inadequate fall protection systems
- Unsafe job site supervision or planning
- Structural ladder failures caused by poor maintenance
- Defectively designed or manufactured ladders that create product liability claims
Whether the accident resulted from unsafe work conditions or defective equipment, our lawyers can identify every responsible party and pursue the compensation our clients deserve.
Preserve Evidence Before The Job Site Changes
Construction sites can change quickly after an accident. For example, equipment may be removed and witnesses dispersed before an investigation begins. If possible:
- Take photographs of the scene
- Identify witnesses
- Preserve the ladder involved
- Report the incident promptly
Early evidence can be critical when proving negligence against parties beyond your employer, especially in a case involving catastrophic injuries.
Protecting Chicago Workers Starts With Trial-Ready Representation
If you or a loved one suffered a serious ladder accident in Chicago, Cook County or the surrounding Chicagoland communities, call Anesi Ozmon, LTD, at 312-997-5784 or fill out our contact form to speak with an experienced attorney.