Electrician Injured In Long Island Ladder Fall Fall Accident

Investigation Underway After Electrician Seriously Injured In Bohemia, Long Island Ladder Fall

BOHEMIA, NEW YORK (July 21, 2024) – An electrician was seriously injured after falling down a ladder at a work site in Bohemia, Long Island.

Suffolk County officials are saying that the incident took place around 8:15 a.m. on Monday morning. The electrician was working when he fell down the ladder.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the incident in order to help the victim. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with major injuries.

A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Long Island Ladder Fall Accidents

Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. Ladders can be particularly dangerous. According to the University of South Florida, “In 2023, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reported that 500,000 people were treated for ladder-related injuries, with 300 of these incidents proving fatal.” There are a number of common causes of ladder falls.

• The incorrect ladder for the task at hand may have been used.
• The ladder may not have been properly braced at the bottom.
• The ladder may have been damaged, which led to structural failure.
• The ladder may have been placed on an uneven or unstable surface.

When a worker is injured in a fall, a building owner, construction company or general contractor can be held liable under New York State Labor Law § 240. Commonly referred to as the “Scaffold Law” New York State Labor Law § 240 imposes strict liability on construction companies, contractors, and building owners when a worker falls or is hit by a falling object. It is important that certain steps are taken after any ladder accident.

• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• Medical records should be preserved.
• Surveillance footage should be sought.
• An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.

It can be difficult to know where to begin after a ladder fall accident. Workers may be left with serious injuries that impede their ability to return to their profession. They may also be left with large medical bills. In the event of a death, a family may lose their primary breadwinner. Any person injured in a ladder fall accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Investigating New York Ladder Fall Accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the electrician injured in this Long Island ladder fall accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Long Island ladder fall accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they deserve. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.