43-Year-Old Construction Worker Injured After Falling Off Ladder at Sea Cliff Construction Site on Highland Avenue
SEA CLIFF, NEW YORK (January 30, 2025) – A man was seriously injured after falling around 20 feet off of a ladder at a Sea Cliff construction site at Highland Avenue.
Long Island officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday morning. The worker was performing some type of activity on a ladder when he suddenly fell.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the man. He was transported in a police helicopter to a local hospital with major injuries.
A full investigation into the cause of the Sea Cliff ladder accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island Ladder Fall Accidents
Many workers are seriously injured every year in latter fall accidents. According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, “Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths in the U.S. that are caused by falls from ladders. Most ladder deaths are from falls of 10 feet or less.” There are a number of common causes of ladder fall accidents.
- Many ladder accidents involve the ladder sliding from the base because it was set up at an incorrect angle. Ladder operators should set up a ladder at a roughly 75° angle.
- Ladder accidents are also much more likely when workers use the wrong type of ladder for the given situation.
- To ensure that ladders are safe to use, they should be regularly inspected.
- Many ladder accidents involve people carrying objects up and down the ladder or applying excessive force on the ladder.
When a worker is injured in a ladder fall accident, they may have legal recourse through New York’s “scaffold law.” Building owners and general contractors are strictly liable for gravity-related accidents. This includes accidents where a worker falls or is struck by a falling object. Victims of latter fall accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Death
It can be hard to know where to begin after any latter fall accident. Victims often need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be left with high medical bills. It is important that victims of construction accidents understand that they do have legal options. They may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. If you’ve been injured in a ladder fall accident, a construction accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Long Island Ladder Fall Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the construction worker injured in this Sea Cliff ladder fall accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person with more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. Steps need to be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening down the road. The vast majority of ladder accidents are entirely preventable.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Sea Cliff ladder fall accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of Long Island construction accident attorneys is here to help you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
