Access Ramp Injuries
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Amendments Act require many businesses, homes, and public buildings to provide ramp access for visitors, patrons, and customers with disabilities. Each day, people with disabilities and even those without use ramps to access stores, homes, and buildings and unfortunately, accidents on ramps are common.
Property owners should take necessary precautions to ensure that access ramps are properly maintained and are not hazardous to others. If you have suffered injury on an access ramp due to negligence on the part of the property owner, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. For more information on access ramp injuries, contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-242-2874.
Access Ramp Safety Tips
Owners can take steps to reduce the number of accidents on their property including:
- Make sure access ramps are installed according to ADA guidelines.
- Ensure the grade of the ramp is not too steep to prevent easy access
- Promptly clean up spills that occur on the ramp and remove debris from the walkway
- Do not allow water to puddle or gather on the walking surface or at the top or bottom of the ramp
- Make sure that ramps are free of ice during the winter and use proper signage to warn of hazardous conditions
- Use grip-mats, rugs, or carpeting to help provide traction on the walking surfaces
Contact Us
If you have been injured in an access ramp accident, contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 1-800-242-2874 to discuss your case.
