On June 20, 2018, Werner recalled approximately 78,000 units of their popular Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders. The aluminum ladders included in the recall pose a fall risk, which can harm consumers. According to the recall—recall number 18-179—the ladders were sold from April 2018 to May 2018 for $180 to $275 at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores throughout the country.
Ladders with date code 121744XX and 011844XX with the following model numbers and size were included in the recall:
- MT-IAA-13A/ 13 feet
- MT-IAA-17A/ 17 feet
- MT-IAA-22A/ 22 feet
- MT-IAA-26 / 26 feet
- MT-IAA-26A/ 26 feet
The recall recommends consumers in possession of the affected aluminum ladders to stop using the ladders and return them to the store from which they were purchased for a full refund. According to the recall, there has only been one report of an injury as a result of the defective ladder.
Do you own a Werner aluminum ladder? Is your ladder included in your recall? If so, you might not hesitate to return your ladder for a refund. Although returning the ladder for a refund is recommended in the recall, it could be counterproductive if your ladder caused you to fall and sustain injuries.
If you were injured as a result of the defective ladder made available for purchase by Werner, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the company. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit and receive compensation, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of all injured victims. If you or a member of your family was harmed as a result of a defective product, you might have the right to pursue legal action against the party liable for your injuries. You must contact the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible to learn more about your right to sue Werner after you sustained injuries because of their defective product.
The Hazard and the Injuries
The Werner aluminum ladder involved in the recall can be used as a twin stepladder, a stairway stepladder, a wall ladder, an extension ladder, and as two scaffold bases. According to the recall, the aluminum ladders can suddenly break while being used, which poses a fall hazard to anybody who is using the ladder. Ladders are usually used to allow people to reach elevated areas or platforms, for example. If a ladder suddenly breaks, the person using the ladder could fall and suffer a variety of injuries.
A fall from a ladder could result in some of the following injuries:
- Arm injuries
- Back injuries
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Hip injuries
- Lacerations
- Leg injuries
- Neck injuries
- Nerve damage
- Rib injuries
- Scrapes and bruises
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
As you can see, falls from a ladder could result in many injuries. The extent of the injuries depends on many factors, including the area in which the victim fell and the height of the fall. Without a doubt, suffering injuries as a result of a defective product could cause victims and their families to experience a series of economic difficulties. You do not have to struggle with your finances after being harmed by a defective product; you could file a lawsuit and receive compensation. For more information about your right to sue and be compensated, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.
Your Right to Sue and Company Liability
You could file a product liability lawsuit after being injured by a defective product if you were harmed as a result of a defect in the product’s design, labeling, or manufacturing. To reach a successful claim outcome, you must prove that the Werner was negligent. Negligence is based on four elements: duty, breach of duty, cause, and harm. All companies have a duty to provide their consumers with safe products. They have the duty to ensure that all of their products are safe for their consumers before they make them available for purchase. This duty of care includes the duty to constantly inspect, identify, and address potential hazards. If a company fails to identify and address potential safety hazards and makes a defective product available for purchase, they are breaching their duty of care to their consumers. A breach of duty could cause an accident, which could cause the consumer to be harmed. If the harm suffered by the consumer is associated with the company’s breach of duty, the company could be held negligent and liable for the victim’s injuries. If you would like more information about your right to sue Werner after you were harmed because of their negligence, you must contact the attorneys at Normandie Law Firm.
Preserving Your Right to Sue
There are a few steps you should follow to ensure that you preserve your right to file a claim against Werner after suffering an injury because of their defective aluminum ladder. The steps you should follow are listed below:
- Seek medical assistance as soon as possible. If your injuries are severe, you must contact emergency services immediately. If you are suffering minor or moderate injuries, you must not postpone your medical care. You might not feel like medical care is necessary; however, medical professionals could identify injuries that are not apparent.
- Do not return the product to the store for a refund. Returning the defective ladder to Home Depot or Lowe’s would rid you of the primary piece of evidence for your defective product injury claim. If you return the defective product, it is likely that the company would deny that you were harmed by their product.
- Do not tamper with or attempt to fix the defective product. After you fell from the ladder, you likely investigated the product to identify the cause of your fall. You should never tamper with a defective product. Repairing or attempting to repair a defective product could destroy your main piece of evidence. Additionally, the company could claim that the defect was created by your tampering.
- Keep all records associated with the ladder and your injuries. You must keep all records associated with the purchase of the defective product, such as receipts, order confirmations, and shipping confirmations, for example. If you sought medical attention for the injuries you suffered, you must also keep all the medical record for the injuries and medical bills caused by the defective product.
If you adhered to the points above, you should not encounter any difficulties when you commence the legal process against Werner for their defective Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders. If you are ready to file your claim against Werner after you or a member of your family suffered injuries as a result of their defective ladder, you must contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Our defective product attorneys will evaluate your claim and provide you with the legal guidance you need to file a successful product liability lawsuit against Werner.
Compensation Available for Recovery
If you file a product liability lawsuit against Werner, you might be eligible to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, victims of defective products are often eligible to recover the following categories of compensation:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Death benefits
- Punitive damages
As mentioned above, every claim is different; therefore, the specific type and amount of compensation that you are eligible to receive will depend on the details of your claim. Regardless of the value of your claim, you can be certain that our product liability lawyers will aggressively fight for your right to receive the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. Do not hesitate—if you want to fight for the compensation that is rightfully yours, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm
If you were injured by Werner’s defective aluminum ladder, you must contact our law firm as soon as possible. It is vital that you contact our law firm and begin the legal process immediately—especially since you only have a specific amount of time to file your lawsuit. All personal injury claims, including defective product injury claims, are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations establishes the deadline by which you must file your claim to preserve your right to file a lawsuit. Product liability claims are often subject to a two-year statute of limitations. If you do not act with urgency, you could lose your right to sue. Do not hesitate—contact our law firm immediately. Our defective product injury lawyers are available to provide you with the legal assistance you need to sue Werner and receive compensation.
Our law firm provides free consultations and free second opinions to all victims affected by defective products. If you are interested in speaking with our attorneys, you must contact our law firm and request to schedule an appointment for a free consultation or free second opinion. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our experienced defective product lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the legal assistance you need to pursue your product liability lawsuit against Werner. Our attorneys can help you even if your claim has been negatively affected by the incompetence of another attorney who you allowed to handle your claim. It does not matter if you are in need of a free consultation or a free second opinion; the product liability attorneys at Normandie Law Firm are ready to represent you and fight for your rights.
These free legal services are available because of a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for our legal services. Our Zero-Fee guarantee also establishes our strict contingency status, which prevents our clients from having to pay any legal fees until our attorneys win their claims. Contact our law firm as soon as possible to begin your claim against Werner for their defective Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders.
