New York construction
stairway accidents occur far too often.
Missing or broken handrails, slippery steps, poor lighting, and broken or collapsing steps can all contribute to
stairway accidents.
Stairway accidents can also occur on construction sites and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has very specific safety guidelines regarding industrial stairs.
However,
stairway accidents can also occur because of a design flaw.
Our Massachusetts stairwell accident attorneys have experience handling a variety of
stairway accidents and slip and fall accidents.
Injuries associated with
stairway accidents can cover the complete spectrum.
Like in
the stairway accident scenario mentioned above, the obstacles to injury compensation may not be obvious.
Often the biggest concern facing
stairway accident victims is paying for medical costs, so making sure that you get the quality medical care you need is our attorneys» the first priority.
Victims of
a stairway accident or fall are often faced with a confusing array of questions.
Not exact matches
Indoor baby gates help to prevent
accidents in kitchens and bathrooms or on
stairways and balconies.
For more factors to consider in a
stairway slip and fall accident, see our post discussing Stairway Slip and Fall Ac
stairway slip and fall
accident, see our post discussing
Stairway Slip and Fall Ac
Stairway Slip and Fall
Accidents.
Slip & Fall
Accidents Stairwell
Accidents Inadequate Security Building Code Violations Sprinkler Code Violations
Stairway and Ramp
Accidents
A slip fall lawyer can analyze the
accident scene and even hire experts to conduct testing on the floor surface, measure
stairways, or conduct other forensic work to determine if the fall was the result of negligence on the part of the property owner or business manager.
Trip - and - fall
accidents caused by dangerous conditions such as holes in a walking area or defective
stairways
Whether a drunk driver or a slip and fall on a poorly maintained
stairway caused the
accident; the injured victim may be entirely innocent.
Trip and fall
accidents, like slip and fall
accidents, often happen in high - traffic walking areas — including retail stores, parking lots, restaurants and
stairways.
Premises liability cases, which include slip - and - fall
accidents, dog bites, negligent security, defective lighting or unsafe
stairways
If you have suffered an injury because of a
stairway or ramp
accident, you should contact a MA premises liability lawyer as soon as you possibly can.
For example, many times investigations into
stairway and ramp
accidents require the help of engineers to find out whether the
stairway or ramp complied with relevant building codes and regulations.
At Altman & Altman, we understand the difficulties faced by victims of
stairway and ramp
accidents following the incident.
Unsafe
stairways and walkways present another area where
accidents often occur due to a property owner's failure to maintain the premises in a safe condition.