Ladder & scaffold fall injuries · New York
The job site can change. A ladder may be removed. A scaffold may be dismantled. Contact Casey Spencer Law promptly to discuss preserving evidence, evaluating who may be responsible, and pursuing the full recovery your case supports.
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Tell us where you were working and how you fell. You do not need every report or record to request a review.
Serious injuries. Serious courtroom preparation.
A serious fall can put your health, income, and future at stake. Your attorney should be prepared to do more than negotiate—your case needs evidence, preparation, and an advocate ready for the courtroom when necessary.
Casey Spencer brings extensive courtroom experience in high-stakes matters. As a former prosecutor in the Major Felonies Bureau, she handled serious felony cases, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. She brings that experience in examining witnesses and challenging evidence to her personal injury practice.
Casey also previously defended personal injury claims for insurers, giving her insight into how the other side evaluates a claim. The goal: prepare a strong case and pursue the full recovery the evidence supports, through settlement or trial.
Read Casey's background →Media mentions & notable cases
These mentions concern other matters, not ladder or scaffold fall recoveries. News coverage does not imply endorsement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Explore the news coverage & original sources →Why acting now matters
After a ladder or scaffold fall, a prompt investigation can help document the equipment, the work being performed, and the conditions that existed when you were hurt. The site may look very different after equipment is moved or repairs are made.
01 / DOCUMENT THE CONDITIONS
The ladder's footing and placement, scaffold supports and planking, access routes, guardrails, and available fall-protection equipment may all matter. An early review helps determine whether a site inspection or expert evaluation is needed.
02 / PRESERVE THE EQUIPMENT
Preservation requests may ask relevant parties to retain the ladder or scaffold components, inspection records, photographs, video, incident reports, and job-site safety documents before they are discarded or changed.
03 / IDENTIFY THE PARTIES
Identify the property owner, contractors, equipment providers, and other businesses involved. Their roles and the facts help determine which potential claims should be evaluated.
A preservation request asks that relevant evidence not be destroyed, altered, or overwritten. It does not guarantee that records exist or will be produced.
Evidence worth protecting
You do not need to collect every item yourself. Tell our team what you know so the need for investigation and targeted preservation requests can be assessed.
New York construction injury claims
Depending on the circumstances, a construction injury may involve workers' compensation benefits and a separate personal injury claim against a legally responsible third party. A review should consider both the accident and the roles of those involved.
OWNERS & CONTRACTORS
New York Labor Law may impose duties on certain owners, contractors, or their agents for qualifying work involving elevation risks. Whether those protections apply depends on the work, the equipment, and the facts.
THE EQUIPMENT
A defective ladder, scaffold component, or other safety device may call for evaluation of a products-liability claim. Equipment failure alone does not establish a product defect or liability.
THE COMPLETE CLAIM
A personal injury claim and a workers' compensation claim have different requirements. Any benefits, liens, and potential third-party recovery need to be considered together.
Not every work-site fall supports a lawsuit. Legal protections, exceptions, deadlines, and the ability to bring a claim depend on the circumstances. New York Labor Law § 240 · NYS Workers' Compensation Board: third-party actions
Your recovery matters
Your claim should account for more than today's bills. Our goal is to pursue the maximum recovery supported by the facts, the evidence, and the law—including future losses when they can be established.
Recoverable damages depend on liability, the nature of your injuries, available coverage, and the evidence. No particular payment or result is guaranteed.
Medical expenses related to your injuries, including treatment and rehabilitation.
In appropriate cases, anticipated medical care, therapy, and other injury-related needs supported by medical evidence.
Income lost during recovery and, where supported, a lasting reduction in your ability to earn.
Physical pain, suffering, and the effect of your injuries on everyday life, where recoverable.
What to do now
You do not need a complete investigation or a final medical diagnosis to request a review. Share the basics so the need for evidence preservation and potential claims can be evaluated.
Call 585-888-1180 →Questions people ask
Possibly. The review may consider what work you were doing, how the ladder was positioned, what safety equipment was available, and who was responsible. A fall by itself does not establish liability.
Contact us with the information you have. Photos, witness accounts, incident reports, inspection records, and retained components may still help explain what happened.
In some circumstances, an injured worker may have a separate claim against a legally responsible third party. That requires a review of the parties and facts, along with any workers' compensation benefits and liens.
No. Labor Law § 240 has specific requirements and exceptions. Applicability depends on factors such as the work performed, the elevation risk, the safety devices, and the parties involved.
Depending on the claim and evidence, recoverable losses may include medical expenses, supported future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, and pain and suffering where allowed. No recovery is guaranteed.
No. Start with the date and location, what you were doing, how you fell, and the information you have about the job site and equipment.
No. A request does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the firm agrees to take your case and you enter an engagement agreement.
Call today to discuss your ladder or scaffold fall and the next steps for your potential claim.
