Falling down the stairs can result in serious or even fatal injuries. Thankfully, most people recover, but they must cope with the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of the incident.
If you were hurt in a stairwell accident in Houston, contact Ramji Law Group P.C. Our team of skilled injury attorneys could explain your legal options and help you obtain compensation for your injuries.
Stairwell accidents are almost always preventable. When property owners invest in basic maintenance efforts, they can avoid the conditions that cause these incidents. A Houston attorney will investigate the accident to determine whether it would have been preventable if the owner had taken reasonable steps to keep the stairwell safe.
Slippery surfaces can cause you to lose your footing, so the property owner or manager must ensure the floor stays dry and free of debris. Placing absorbent mats near outside entrances and stair landings can prevent slips. Handrails must be sturdy, correctly positioned, and securely fashioned because a loose or flimsy handrail can lead to falls.
Inadequate lighting is a common cause of stairwell falls. Other hazards include inconsistent rise between steps, worn treads, loose carpeting, and protruding screws or nails. A property owner who fails to notice and repair these dangerous conditions could be liable if you are injured.
Falls can be surprisingly dangerous. Falls down the stairs can be fatal and often cause injuries that require medical intervention and disrupt your daily routine.
Almost everyone who falls experiences painful bruising. Depending on the circumstances, you also might suffer from:
When the property owner’s negligence led to your fall, an attorney with Ramji Law Group can pursue a claim for compensation.
You must act quickly because Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 requires you to file a lawsuit within two years of the injury. When the stairwell fall happened in a Houston building owned by the state or a municipal government, you might have as few as 90 days to file a notice of your claim.
People who fall down the stairs at work or when away from their workplace on a work assignment might wonder whether they can sue the property owner. The answer depends on many factors.
When your employer owns or leases the property where you fell, and your employer subscribes to the Workers’ Compensation program, you cannot sue the employer. Your employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance will provide free medical care for your injuries and a partial wage while you are unable to work. Depending on the circumstances, you might be able to sue a third party who caused the unsafe condition in the stairwell.
When the fall occurred on property owned by someone other than the employer, or if your employer is a non-subscriber, you can bring a lawsuit. An attorney in Houston will review the circumstances surrounding your stairwell accident and explain the best way to proceed in your specific case.
Stairwell accidents are usually preventable with little effort. When a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to keep a stairwell free of hazards, they owe you compensation if you get injured.
The team at Ramji Law Group P.C. provides skilled representation to people injured in stairwell accidents in Houston. Call (713) 888-8888 today to begin your claim for compensation.
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