Many workers are unfortunately injured at work through no fault of their own and often as a result of health and safety failings on the part of the employer. These injuries are sometimes relatively minor but on other occasions can be serious enough to be life changing or even fatal.

Making a personal injury claim can be a stressful and arduous process.

The dangers of working at height are well documented, and help and advice is readily available to employers from organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on how these risks can be controlled and minimised.

Sustaining a head or brain injury as a result of an accident at work can be particularly debilitating and can have far reaching consequences, not only for the employee concerned but also those closest to them. In addition to the medical ramifications there are often physical, mental and emotional consequences as well.

Ladders are used extensively at work in many different jobs and industries, and when used safely they can be a useful and effective piece of work equipment.