Stairway Accidents
When property owners welcome visitors or guests to their property, they assume the responsibility of keeping them safe. This includes building stairways correctly and taking care of them. Sadly, many property owners do not take these precautions, and faulty or poorly maintained stairways result in serious injuries to unsuspecting individuals.
If you or your loved one has suffered from an injury due to the negligence of a property owner or manager, it is time to learn about your rights to compensation. Contact the Madison stairway accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874 to learn more in a free consultation.
Causes of Stairway Accidents
There is only so much you can do to keep yourself safe on a staircase. Using the railing and going slowly are two precautions that you can take. However, there may be circumstances beyond your control that cause you to fall and be seriously injured. The following are some of the most common causes of stairway accidents:
- Wet stairs
- Inadequate lighting
- Missing or broken handrail
- Design defects
- Construction defects
- Loose floorboards
- Warped floorboards
- Uneven stairs
Every establishment needs to take the time to ensure that their stairways are safe. Required maintenance must be performed in order to ensure the safety of all visitors, and failure to take care of stairways can cause innocent people significant pain and suffering.
Contact Us
If you or your loved one has been injured on another party’s property, contact the Madison premises liability attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.
