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Manhattan Fall Caused by Lack of Handrail on a Staircase Lawyer
Property owners with stairs on their property must make sure that the stairs are safe. Stairs are a known hazard for fall accidents, and a handrail may be the difference between a serious injury and being able to catch yourself before being injured. Those responsible for the safety of a given property may owe you compensation if you were injured on stairs where there was no handrail or the handrail was defective.
Manhattan Property Owners Must Install Handrails
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that stairs pose a hazard to people of all ages, especially the elderly. Stairs can be particularly dangerous when:
- They are covered in snow.
- They are icy.
- They are wet.
- The steps are uneven or slippery.
- They do not have handrails.
- They are not illuminated by adequate lighting.
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) details the responsibilities of property owners in New York. As a general rule, property owners must identify potential sources of injury and take steps to repair or remove such hazards..
The Lack of Handrails Is a Foreseeable Hazard
Foreseeability is an important aspect of any premises liability claim. If a property owner should have foreseen that a feature of their property could cause injury or death, then they may be responsible for any harm that the hazard causes. In the case of a stairway lacking handrails, it may be foreseeable that somebody who slips, trips, missteps, or loses their balance on a stairwell could fall and injure themselves. For this reason, a property owner may be found responsible for losses that you or a loved one have suffered as the result of a fall due to a missing or defective handrail. Missing handrails are not the only potential hazard that may exist on a property.
Other threats to your health may include:
- Inadequate lighting
- Cluttered stairways
- Slippery stairways
- Loose, broken, or cracked conditions on the steps, including tile or rugs
Any dangerous or defective condition on a stairway that caused you or a loved one to suffer an injury could be grounds for a lawsuit. A Manhattan fall caused by lack of handrail on a staircase Lawyer will fight for the best outcome possible for your case whether it be through a settlement or trial.
Injuries Caused by a Fall Can Be Devastating
An accident caused by a nonexistent or defective handrail could result in a serious fall, and there are many possible injuries that could stem from such an event. Some possible injuries from a fall include:
- Broken bones in your arms and hands
- Broken bones in your legs and ankles
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury
- A broken hip
- A broken tailbone
You or your loved one may have suffered injuries other than those listed here. Your lawyer will evaluate the specifics of your injury when considering the monetary value of your injuries and the cost of medical expenses and other damages. The nature and severity of your accident-related injuries may affect:
- The extent of your pain and suffering
- The extent to which you are limited physically
- Whether you are permanently disabled
- How long you are unable to work
- The cost of your medical treatment and care
Such factors will be important in determining the extent of the losses you have suffered.
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Your Lawyer Will Fight for Fair Compensation
Hiring a lawyer will serve to promote your case’s success, as they will handle any responsibilities associated with filing a personal injury claim and lawsuit. Some duties that your lawyer will perform include:
- Helping you report your injuries to the relevant authorities
- Handling communications with insurance representatives
- Calculating your losses
- Filing your lawsuit,
- Gathering and organizing evidence pertaining to your accident and injuries
- Negotiating a settlement to fully and fairly compensate you
- Proceeding to trial to seek a judgment in your favor if the responsible parties refuse to offer a fair settlement.
The liable property owner and any other responsible parties may owe you compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- The cost of physical and psychological therapy
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
Your lawyer can explain what other damages you may be entitled to receive.
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