When Faulty Stairways Lead To Serious Injuries
Premises liability cases are not uncommon, and at AZ Premises Law, we understand the need to find immediate and trusted legal representation for your case.
At our firm, we proudly boast over 30 years of experience in handling complex cases, and we work hard to help ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one was injured as a result of a premises liability case or because of another individual’s negligent behavior, contact our firm right away.
One of the first things our team will do after you retain our services is determine how your injuries came about and who is responsible for the wrongs that you suffered. In most stairway fall cases, there are numerous factors that need to be taken into consideration.
Possible scenarios may include:
- Poor design
- Lack of handrails
- Poorly lit stairways
- Building code or safety regulation violation
- Improper maintenance on stairs, handrails or guardrails
Frequently Asked Questions About Stairway Fall Injuries
Our team is here to answer any questions you have about your premises liability case. Here is a collection of questions clients have asked us:
What are the most common injuries from stairway accidents?
A stairway accident can lead to traumatic injuries to a victim’s head, spine and other body parts. Some of the most common kinds of injuries include:
- Bone fractures
- Sprains
- Concussions
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Internal bleeding
- Paralysis
These types of injuries can lead to long recovery times. Victims may be hospitalized for months or years. Victims may be entitled to compensation for their medical bills, equipment, long-term care and other financial losses.
What do I do after a fall on a stairway?
After falling on a stairway, it is important to seek medical help. An ambulance or medical practitioner can assess and document your injuries, including pain, loss of feeling or traumatic medical conditions. A medical report is a crucial document when it comes to recovering maximum compensation for your losses.
You will also want to reach out to our premises liability lawyers to discuss your case. Our attorneys can help you build your case, determine how much you could recover and outline the steps to hold liable parties responsible for their negligence.
How do building codes and safety regulations impact stairway fall claims?
Property owners must follow Arizona building codes and safety regulations. Typically, these codes and regulations require handrails to be securely attached to walls and easy to grip to prevent falls. Some codes and regulations also require adequate lighting and even steps. A premises liability case may be strengthened if there is evidence that a property owner was aware that they did not follow proper codes and regulations, proving that they were negligent.
Can I still file a claim if I was partially at fault for the fall?
Under Arizona’s pure comparative negligence laws, a victim could recover damages for a stairway fall even if they are 99% at fault. However, the amount of compensation the victim could recover may be reduced by their percentage of fault. In other words, if a victim is entitled to $1,000 in compensation and was 20% at fault for the accident, they could recover the remaining 80% of the compensation, equal to $800. Victims must prove that property owners were entirely at fault for a stairway accident to recover the maximum compensation.
Helping Our Clients In Phoenix
Stairs are everywhere, from large fire escapes to two-story homes, transitions between rooms and even moving stairways or escalators. Because these are common in our everyday lives, we sometimes forget how dangerous they can be, especially when someone allows for an unsafe condition to exist on a stairway.
If you were injured on a stairway, either by a broken step, lack of lighting or another dangerous condition, contact our team right away. You deserve trusted representation and compensation for your injuries, and AZ Premises Law can help you work toward the recompense you deserve. We are committed to excellence and have an outstanding track record of success with our past clients.
You can get started today by completing our online case evaluation form. Once the form is complete, a representative from our team will be in touch with you shortly.