Faulty ladder (and possible class action) suit, anyone?

[Happy Christman]

My father, a senior citizen in Arkansas, had a fall recently from a Davidson metal ladder while working on his front porch. I wasn't a witness, but apparently a leg of the ladder crimped under stress, causing it to collasapse while he stood on a run near the top. The fall broke his arm and wrist as well as injuring his back (his spine's apparently okay, but he was bed ridden for a couple of days).

The local lawyers he's contacted have passed, telling him a suit would bring too little money to bother with. If only to warn others climbing the same ladders as I write, we think there might be more to the idea.

I've searched Web, seeking similar incidents, but so far, found little, save a prior recall of Davidson's attic ladders (a different, wooden model by the same manufacturer). Has anyone hear of anything similar (i.e. A class action suit)?

Surely he's at least entitled to compensation for his medical bills?

Any/all constructive insight/advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ellencee]

Happy Christman
Are you asking if a class action lawsuit representing the interests of senior citizens who set-up Davidson metal ladders, climbed to the near the top of the ladder, stood on a rung at that height, and attempted a work project while alone and without any safe-guard such as another person's assistance, exists or is feasible?

By the way, welcome to the world of aging parents.
EC

 

[knotcops]

I seriously doubt that the leg of the ladder just collapsed. Having been in construction in the past and climbed many a ladder, more than likely the ladder had a slight twist in it from having "walked" just a little. Then, when your father climbed near the top, the ladder twisted some more and the leg failed. Been there, done that!