Werner Ladder Lawsuit

People who were injured in Werner ladder accidents have been awarded multi-million dollar jury verdicts.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Werner Ladder Accident injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a Werner Ladder that was recalled, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Werner Ladders Recalled for Fall Hazards

In August 2025, Werner recalled about 122,250 Wener Multi-Max Pro Ladders because the locking mechanism can get jammed and fail to lock, which resulted in 18 reports of falls, including 14 reports of serious injuries.

The recall involves Werner Multi-Max Pro Ladders in 20-ft. (Model ALMP-20IAA) and 24-ft. (Model ALMP-24IAA) that were sold at The Home Depot from November 2021 until February 2024.

“If you have one of the recalled ladders with Model ALMP-20IAA or ALMP-24IAA, please immediately stop using it and register here for a refund.”

To register for a refund, visit the Werner Ladder Recall website at: https://recallrtr.com/ladder.

$4.8 Million Payout in Werner Ladder Lawsuit in Texas

In November 2018, a jury in Denton County, Texas awarded $4.8 million to a man who was severely injured by a Werner ladder that collapsed.

The lawsuit involved a 46-year-old man from Lewisville, Texas, who suffered serious injuries in 2011 when one of the ladder legs bent inward on his Werner Model 354 Type II Ladder.

He fell and suffered crushing injuries to his arm and wrist, which caused a permanent disability to his dominant hand. He filed a lawsuit against Werner, seeking compensation for his injury, loss of income and future earnings, lifelong injuries, medical bills, and other losses.

78,000 Werner Ladders Recalled for Breaking During Use

In June 2018, Werner recalled about 78,000 Werner Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders that can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. There was 1 report of a ladder breaking, resulting in an injury to the person’s elbow and left side, according to the recall.

The recalled ladders were sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores nationwide from April 2018 through May 2018 for about $180 to $275.

The recall includes Werner ladders with date codes 121744XX or 011844XX, and the following model numbers and ladder-heights:

• 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)

Ladder Collapse Accidents & Injuries

Ladder collapses can occur when the ladder itself breaks, or a mechanism that was supposed to keep the ladder upright broke or failed for other reasons. These ladder accidents may result in falls from dangerous heights, serious injuries, disabilities, or death.

Some of most serious injuries that people suffer in ladder falls include:

• Head injuries
• Concussions
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Cuts (lacerations)
• Bleeding
• Organ damage
• Broken bones (ribs, wrist, leg, ankle, hip, etc.)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Permanent disability (unable to work)
• Death

Do I Have a Werner Ladder Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Werner Ladder Accident injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a Werner Ladder that was recalled, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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