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Taking a tumble is never fun, especially when you fall down the stairs. A fall like that can result in significant injuries and damage. If you fell due to broken stairs or handrails on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. Read on and work with a skilled New Jersey premises liability lawyer for legal counsel during your case.
Immediately after falling due to broken stairs or handrails, you should seek medical treatment. Even minor injuries can become serious over time, and often symptoms remain hidden for hours or even days. Getting evaluated helps ensure your physical health and also creates important evidence through medical records.
You should also notify the property owner right away. Inform the homeowner, landlord, store manager, building supervisor, etc., promptly and ask that an incident report be created. You should retain a copy for your records.
It is also important to document the scene of the accident and your injuries. Take photographs of the broken step or loose railing, poor lighting, lack of maintenance, your injuries, and any other information that may be important.
It’s highly recommended to contact a personal injury lawyer. While you may be unsure if you want to pursue legal action, your attorney can help evaluate your situation to determine whether you have a valid claim and prepare you in case you choose to file a claim or lawsuit.
Premises liability is the legal rule that holds property owners responsible when unsafe conditions on their property cause accidents and injuries. Under this law, property owners are required to maintain a safe environment for visitors, reasonably free from hazards. The individual or entity who is legally responsible for your fall depends on the details of the situation.
If the property owner failed to uphold the standard required by premises liability law, they can be held responsible for your resulting damages. Broken steps or missing or loose handrails can qualify as hazardous conditions. Property owners must perform regular inspections and maintenance of the property, work to rectify issues in a timely manner, and warn visitors about potential dangers. If they failed to do so, they have breached the duty of care they owe you and can be held accountable for your damages.
If you fell on someone else’s property due to their negligence in maintaining their staircase, you can file a claim or lawsuit to recover a variety of damages, including the following.
For more information, consult with a skilled attorney at Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod, LLC today.
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