Common examples of such negligence include:
- Broken or worn-out stairs
- Uneven stair risers
- Poor lighting
- Broken or missing handrails
- Garbage and debris on the stairs
- Dangerous landings
- Code violations
In New York, an owner is required to maintain its property, including staircases and stairwells, in a reasonably safe condition, and to comply with the local building code. Property owners also need to warn of unsafe conditions and to repair dangerous staircase conditions of which they have notice. Determining whether a staircase is dangerous or defective can be complex and difficult to be prove. If you’ve been injured following a fall on a staircase, contact one of the attorneys at Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC, for a free consultation. We have substantial experience representing the victims of staircase falls and can help identify whether a building owner’s negligence played a part in the incident.
Results:
$7,000,000
for professional makeup artist who suffered a traumatic brain injury after slipping and falling down a flight of stairs that had become flooded due to the landlord’s negligence.
$750,000
for 36-year-old brand manager who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling down a cellar staircase at a bar which had been built with a door that opened inwardly, over the staircase, with no landing, and had been left unlocked.