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There are many stairways in New York City, NY. You may need to climb stairs in office buildings, residential properties, subways, shopping centers, and government buildings. Unfortunately, defective stairways can cause severe injuries.
Our New York City defective stairway lawyer works with you to get you the compensation you deserve after being injured because of stairway accidents. The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers have over 25 years of experience handling injury cases in New York City, New York.
Call our law firm at (212) 564-2800 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our New York City personal injury lawyers.
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An accident involving a defective stairway can be complicated. Most of these types of personal injury cases fall under premises liability laws. They may also involve building code violations.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, our legal team understands the laws and regulations applicable to stairway accident cases. Our New York City personal injury attorneys have almost three decades of legal experience handling cases involving personal injuries.
When you hire our legal team, you can expect us to:
Our accident attorney is dedicated to building a strong attorney-client relationship. When an accident occurs, we understand that you want and need strong, reliable, and trusted legal representation.
Contact our law office today to request your free consultation with a New York City premises liability lawyer.
Stairs are a daily part of most people’s life. An average person may climb millions of stairs over their lifetime. It is likely that we might slip, trip, or fall while climbing stairs multiple times throughout our lives. If we are fortunate, we are never seriously injured by tripping on a step.
One study found that steps are a common source of injury for people of all ages. The frequency of stair-related injuries is increasing. It is estimated that over 24.7 million people were treated in emergency rooms for stairway accidents over a 23-year period in the United States.
The National Safety Council estimates that there are 12,000 stairway accident deaths each year. There are also more than one million injuries each year because of stairway falls.
People climbing steps can fall because they are not paying attention or because of their age or health conditions. However, many stairway accidents are caused by a defective stair or other stairway defects.
The leading causes of injury from defective stairways include:
Many of the causes of stairway accidents are preventable with proper maintenance and care of the stairway.
Slipping and falling in a stairway can cause serious injuries.
Common injuries caused by defective stairs include:
In some cases, the injuries caused by a defective stairway accident could result in permanent disabilities and impairments. The victim may be unable to return to work or take care of themselves and their family.
If you sustained an injury because of a stairway accident, it is in your best interest to seek legal counsel. It is important to understand your legal rights and the compensation you may receive for your injuries and damages.
The property owner is generally liable for an accident involving a defective stairway. However, if the steps are part of a construction site, the construction company could be liable or share liability for a staircase accident.
Parities that could be liable for injuries caused by defective steps include:
Most stairway accidents fall under premises liability laws. You must prove that the party owed you a duty of care and breached the duty of care. You must also prove that the breach of care was the direct and proximate cause of your injury.
Lastly, you must prove that you sustained damages because of the accident.
Damages in a defective stairway accident case may include economic and non-economic damages, such as:
A New York City personal injury lawyer can gather evidence proving liability and fault. The attorney also documents your damages to prove that you are entitled to compensation.
Our New York City defective stairway lawyers are ready to help you with your case.
New York’s statute of limitations for most slip and fall cases is only three years. It could be even shorter if you are suing a government entity. If you miss the deadline, you lose your right to recover compensation.
Call our office today to request a free consultation to discuss your case with an accident attorney.
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