Case Success: Injured OSHA Safety Inspector Receives Injury Settlement After Ladder Collapse

At Ramsay Law Firm, P.A., we fight for injured workers across North Carolina, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve after workplace accidents. In one recent case, our client, an OSHA-certified safety inspector, suffered severe leg injuries after falling from a site-built wooden ladder at a construction site.

Through diligent investigation, discovery, and depositions, our Charlotte workers’ compensation attorneys uncovered critical evidence that led to a successful settlement before trial.

The Incident: A Preventable Fall

Our client was performing his duties as a safety inspector when he noticed construction workers onsite were not wearing the required fall restraint devices. As he attempted to climb a site-built wooden ladder to address the issue, the ladder suddenly gave way, causing him to fall and suffer a severe leg injury.

At first glance, it seemed like an unfortunate accident. However, our legal team dug deeper to determine whether negligence contributed to the incident.

Uncovering the Truth: The Ladder Was Not Properly Secured

Through discovery and depositions, we obtained critical evidence that the site-built wooden ladder was not properly secured, making it unsafe. Our client, focused on addressing the construction workers’ safety violations, could not notice this hazard before attempting to climb.

This case highlighted a dangerous contradiction—a safety inspector, whose job was to enforce workplace safety standards, was injured due to a failure to follow proper safety protocols on the job site.

Who Was Responsible? Holding Multiple Parties Accountable

After gathering evidence and taking sworn depositions, we built a strong case proving that multiple parties contributed to the unsafe conditions that caused our client’s injury. The general contractor, contractor, and subcontractors all played a role in maintaining site safety, and their failure to ensure a properly secured ladder put workers at serious risk.

By proving liability and negotiating aggressively, we secured a pre-trial settlement with contributions from:

• The subcontractors.
• The contractors.
• The general contractor.

This multifaceted settlement ensured that our client received the full compensation for his medical treatment, lost wages, and long-term recovery.

The Outcome: A Successful Settlement Without Trial

Thanks to our firm’s thorough investigation, legal strategy, and commitment to our client’s case, we were able to:

• Prove negligence by demonstrating that the ladder was not properly secured.
• Hold multiple parties accountable for the hazardous conditions on-site.
• Obtain a significant settlement before the trial, ensuring our client’s financial stability as he recovers.

This case powerfully reminds us that even safety professionals are vulnerable to workplace hazards. When employers, contractors, or third parties fail to uphold safety standards, workers have the right to seek justice and compensation.

Hurt on the Job? Ramsay Law Firm Can Help.

If you or a loved one has suffered a workplace injury in North Carolina, you don’t have to navigate the workers’ compensation system alone.

At Ramsay Law Firm, we:

• Investigate workplace accidents to identify all liable parties.
• Fight for maximum compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term care.
• Hold negligent employers, contractors, and third parties accountable.

You work hard—if you get injured, we work hard for you. Contact our Mecklenburg County attorneys at 704-376-1616 or online for a free consultation.

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