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What Is Considered Unsafe Stairs For A Premises Liability Claim?

Stairways can be just as deadly as cars. Staircase and stairway accidents are the second leading cause of personal injury in the U.S., after motor vehicle accidents. If you have been injured in a stairway or staircase accident, do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles premises liability attorney at the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg to investigate your case, and look into possible violations of building codes with the particular staircase or stairway that caused you harm. Consult a premises liability attorney Howard Craig Kornberg to find out your best course of action today.

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What Is Considered Unsafe Stairs For A Premises Liability Claim?

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  1. What Is Considered Unsafe Stairs For A Premises Liability Claim?

  2. Stairways can be just as deadly as cars. In fact, staircase and stairway accidents are the second leading cause of personal injury in the U.S., after motor vehicle accidents. Contrary to the popular belief, it’s not always your fault when you slip or fall on a staircase or stairway. In fact, the owner of the property may be held liable for your injuries and damages.

  3. Poor Lighting Is the staircase or stairway poorly lit, and did the poor visibility contributed to your fall? If the answer is yes, you may have a premises liability case on your hands.

  4. SlipperySurfaces Was your fall caused by a slippery surface such as tile, highly polished wood or worn-down carpet? These surfaces are typically considered dangerous, especially for people with certain types of shoe soles.

  5. Wet Or Icy Stairs Wet or icy surfaces are the main cause of staircase accidents on outdoor stairs, a best premises liability attorney in Los Angeles. Even though people are typically advised to be extra cautious when walking up and downstairs when it’s snowing or raining, the owner of the property is legally required to inspect and maintain the stairs to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

  6. Handrails California laws require handrails for certain types of stairs. If you fall on a staircase or stairway that should have been equipped with a handrail (which, by the way, could have prevented the fall in the first place), you may be entitled to compensation in a premises liability claim.

  7. Uneven Stair Height Or Depth Just like in the case with height and depth measurements, building codes in California prescribe a certain maximum variance from one step to another. After all, when you’re walking down the stairs that have identical height and depth, you may lose your balance and fall.

  8. Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg If you’ve been injured in a stairway or staircase accident, don’t hesitate to contact a Los Angeles premises liability attorney at the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg to investigate your case, and look into possible violations of building codes with the particular staircase or stairway that caused you harm. Consult a premises liability attorney Howard Craig Kornberg to find out your best course of action today.

  9. Contact Details 10880 Wilshire Blvd, #1840, Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-997-0904 https://www.kornberglawfirm.com/contact/

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