Falls from height claims

Many workplace injuries involve ladder accidents, often leading to very serious injuries. Accidentally falling from a height is the second most common cause of catastrophic or fatal injuries after road traffic collisions. A fall of over two feet carries a significant risk that a serious injury will result.

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that falls from height is the most common cause of fatal injuries in the workplace. There were a total of 37 fatal injuries reported as a result of falling from height in 2017.

There are strict regulations (Work at Height Regulations), which were introduced to protect anyone who has to work at height. Working at height covers anything from working on ladders or scaffolding to standing on a chair in the office. Whilst many falls from height do happen in work environments like the construction industry, they can also occur in a variety of other situations. Retail and catering workers are often required to retrieve items stored at height, unsafe stairs and landings in rented property can result in injury to tenants. Visitors to premises should be kept reasonably safe from danger, including falls from heights.

The risk of serious injury or death occurring from a fall means that the duty of care imposed on those in control of a premises, whether as employers or occupiers, is high – it is not enough to just tell people to ‘be careful’.

We have expertise in ladder accidents and falls from height compensation claims. We offer no win no fee advice and all enquiries are free with no obligation.

How much compensation for a fall?

The compensation you receive varies depending on the severity of your accident and how much support you need (such as care and treatment). To find out how we can help, we need to understand your circumstances and accident, as people get injured due to working at height in a number of ways:

Ladder accidents – Ladders and stepladders are an easy way to access high areas; however, they are not always the safest or most suitable method. Ladders should only be used for periods of short duration and in circumstances where there is low risk or no alternative. Common causes of ladder accident also include where the ladders have been badly maintained, where materials or tools need to be carried up and down the ladders and where the ladder has not been fixed or stabilised correctly.
Falls from or through a roof – Many serious injuries are as a result of falls where workers are moving between surfaces, where workers don’t notice a roof light or realise how dangerous they are to stand on, where the roof cannot support the load or where there has been loss of grip.
Falls from machinery or large vehicles – These types of accidents are particularly prevalent in the farming, construction and manufacturing industries.
Falls from scaffolding – Most building site and construction accidents are normally due to scaffolding not being correctly fitted and maintained, or where training has not been provided.
Falls in warehouses/supermarkets – These can include instances where employees have sustained injury as a result of a fall whilst stacking shelves or moving goods around.

Other falls from height can include any significant falls from areas that may have no safety barrier or warnings such as loading bays, telegraph poles and pylons, lift shafts and even stairs.

How we can help

We pull together with you and your family to support you with expert legal advice, financial assistance including benefits advice and emergency funds, physical help with early intervention for treatment, rehabilitation and therapies, as well as emotional and psychological support for the whole family.

Spinal injury client receives settlement to help with lifelong care.

I feel so lucky to have chosen CFG to handle my case as when you have an accident you don’t know who to trust. From day one they made me feel secure, reassured and they also kept me fully informed throughout the whole process. I know that I received first class legal advice, and they used top experts to support my case. I can’t fault their service and am thankful for everything that they did for me.

Spinal injury client achieves his goal of returning to adrenaline sports

Kevin experienced life-changing injuries after sustaining a T12 spinal cord injury in a road traffic collision in 2016. As a result of his injuries, Kevin had complex needs, which required high levels of personal care and rehabilitation. Kevin was determined to live an independent life and return to the adrenaline sports he loved before his accident.

Find out how we helped Kevin to achieve his aims, including helping with his discharge to a specialist spinal unit, and ensuring he had access to the rehabilitation facilities he needed.

Brain injury case study - Supporting families after traumatic brain injuries

Arthur was a pedestrian who was struck by a car when he was trying to cross a road with his wife. The collision left him with a head injury, broken leg, six broken ribs and a punctured lung. Arthur was 74 years old at the time of the accident and was already suffering from Parkinson’s disease; however, he was still extremely independent.

This case study is an example of a Traumatic Brain Injury where we intervened to provide all round support, not only to the injured person but also to their wider family.

Request a call with one of our serious injury specialists

When your world is turned upside down after a catastrophic or serious injury, see how CFG Law can help you get your life back on track and enable you to achieve your best outcome and lead a fulfilled life.

At CFG Law, we take a different approach to serious injury claims. Our goal is to help you or your loved one get access to early treatment, comprehensive rehabilitation, and ongoing support. Our services go beyond expert legal advice to focus on your specific needs:

We work with medical professionals to get the best treatment for you

Our team will help you to access early and emergency funding

We also provide support for ongoing rehabilitation and care

To arrange a confidential chat with one of our serious injury specialists, simply fill out the form and one of our team will contact you - free of charge and with no obligation.