Do you work in construction? Have you fallen or been injured on the job? Have you suffered from ladder accident injuries?

Are ladder accident injuries covered legally? These questions and more will be answered in this article.

Ladder accident injuries can be debilitating. It can cause you to drawn in medical expenses and then on top of that you may be out of work for a long time while you recover.

Luckily, New York has a statute, known as, “The Scaffold Law,” that protects construction workers who have to work at heights such as on a scaffold, walkway or ladder. This New York law offers many protections to construction workers who were injured on the job. Under this law, employers are strictly liable for injuries that occurred due to scaffolds, walkways or ladders.

Some examples of accidents that occur at heights during construction include:

• Falls from ladders, scaffolds, and walkways
• Objects or debris that falls and hits you
• Defective ladders or scaffolds that cause you injuries
• Slip and fall

Construction workers who have suffered ladder accident injuries may be entitled to compensation. This compensation may cover medical expenses, loss of income, financial burdens, and pain and suffering.

To find out more about your specific case, consult with a personal injury attorney.