A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that falls involving ladders are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S.<\/p>\n
The CDC’s analysis of 2011 national statistics found that 20% of all workplace fall injuries were from ladder falls. The CDC also found that 43% of all fatal falls recorded within the last decade involved ladders.<\/p>\n
In 2011 alone, 113 fatalities from workplace ladder falls were reported. Furthermore, over 34,000 non-fatal ladder fall injuries were treated in emergency rooms across the country.<\/p>\n
Dealing with the physical, emotional, and financial repercussions brought about by a slip or fall while at work can be very frustrating. If you plan on pursuing workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> in Virginia or North Carolina, an attorney at Joe Miller Law, Ltd.<\/a> might be of help. Contact us today at 888-694-1671<\/a> to learn more about your legal options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that falls involving ladders are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S. The CDC’s analysis of 2011 national statistics found that 20% of all workplace fall injuries were from ladder falls. The CDC also found that 43% of … <\/p>\n