Bronx Fall Caused by Broken or Uneven Stairs Lawyer

Broken or uneven stairs on a property is a condition that puts guests and visitors in danger. Allowing broken or uneven stairs to exist without warning visitors of their presence (or repairing them) makes a property owner responsible for any injuries that the dangerous stairs cause.

If you or a loved one were injured because of broken or uneven stairs—or any other dangerous condition at a property—then a Bronx fall caused by a broken or uneven stairs lawyer will help you pursue compensation.

Call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP today at (646) 692-0204 for a free consultation about how we can help you after an injury or loved one’s death.

New Yorkers Deserve Safety When Simply Moving Around Indoors

New Yorkers and everyone else use elevators and stairs throughout the city. Your fall and many others may have been preventable. Stairs in the Bronx or elsewhere could cause an injury if:

• They are broken
• They are uneven
• They have improper spacing and geometry
• They are sagging
• They do not have adequate structural support
• They lack proper or adequate handrails
• They are covered with a loose or slippery material
• They become covered in snow or ice
• They are not properly lighted

New York is not alone as a locale where stairs can be a health hazard. According to Reuters, injuries that occur in stairwells that do not result in death cause about $92 billion in injury-related costs each year. They add that victims of such injuries fall within all age groups.

A Fall Can Cause Serious Injuries

You may consider bringing a lawsuit or insurance claim because your stair-related accident caused you to be seriously injured. You may have lost a loved one because of a stair-related accident. In either case, a lawyer can help you seek compensation.

Some of the injuries that could result from a stair-related fall include:

• Spinal injury, which may cause paralysis or other secondary symptoms
• Traumatic brain injury
• Fractures of bones
• Tears of ligaments and cartilage in affected joints
• Organ damage
• Disfiguring scarring

The injuries that you suffered because of unsafe stairs may produce numerous symptoms that diminish the quality of your life. Some symptoms may include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Physical limitations
• Difficulty with concentration and memory
• Changes in your personality
• Permanent cognitive decline
• Emotional and psychological problems

The specific symptoms that you have experienced may take a toll on several aspects of your life. Your lawyer will become familiar with your specific injuries and symptoms. They will then detail how your injuries and subsequent symptoms have caused you harm and will calculate your financial losses and damages.