After a Fall on a Defective Stairway Caused Injury, Contact an Attorney
Sometimes, a slip and fall accident on steps or stairs is truly an accident or even a result of negligence on the part of the injured person. For instance, when a person ignores a clearly posted warning about a hazard and falls, they probably do not have a personal injury claim.
Defective Stairway: Inadequate Railing or Slippery Conditions?
On the other hand, a slip and fall accident on a stairway may be an obvious case of negligence on the part of property owners or building management personnel. A visiting cleaning service may also be responsible if dangerous conditions were created by leaving a bucket of water at the top of the stairs, for example.
If you were injured or if your family member was injured or killed as a result of a fall on a defective stairway, contact a lawyer at the law offices of Jacobs & Jacobs. The sooner you talk to an attorney after the accident, the easier it will be to preserve any relevant evidence such as the presence of frayed carpet or names of eyewitnesses. Visit our settlements and verdicts page to see how we have helped our clients recover compensation for their injuries.
Your fall on stairs may have been caused by a defective hand rail, worn threads on carpets, worn out rubber floor mats, inadequate lighting or inadequate removal of snow, ice or resulting wet, slippery conditions. A detailed investigation may also reveal that the stairs that you fell on did not conform to building codes — or were constructed by unlicensed contractors.
Support for Fall Victims When a Defective Stairway Was the Cause
Call or e-mail our law firm to discuss your injuries or a loved one's wrongful death. If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to your hospital room or home. We are willing and able to help you and your family through this.
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