Premises Liability: Falling Injuries on Steps and Stairwells
A slip or a trip while walking on stairs can result in serious injuries. Most people are too embarrassed or too quick to blame themselves, when the fall actually occurred because of a property defect or safety hazard. Owners of commercial property may be legally liable for injuries and losses.
The personal injury attorneys of Kolker & Germeroth, L.L.C., routinely handle premises liability claims, including cases involving slip-and-falls on stairways. Our Clayton, Missouri, law firm represents injury victims in the St. Louis area and statewide. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Stairway Injury Lawyers Committed to Your Full Compensation
Property owners have a duty to ensure the safety of patrons and visitors. Many accidents occur on stairways, where a slip or trip can turn into a bad fall. Our experienced lawyers know how to identify dangerous conditions or building code violations such as:
- Broken or crumbling steps
- Loose or missing handrails
- Torn carpets or folded mats
- Noncompliant tread depth/riser height
- Inadequate lighting or broken bulbs in stairwells
- Steep drop-offs or unexpected step-up/step-down
- Icy or snowy steps
- Spilled liquids or melted snow on stairways
Stairway slip-and-falls can result in serious injuries, such as herniated disk and back injuries, broken legs or ankles, hip or pelvis fracture, shoulder and wrist injuries, and head trauma. We work to ensure clients are compensated for medical intervention and future care, loss of income, pain and suffering, permanent injury and loss of enjoyment of life.
St. Louis Stairway Accidents Lawyers
Trial lawyer Tom Germeroth has brought successful claims against owners of apartment buildings and office buildings, retail shops and department stores, bars and restaurants, parking ramps and other facilities. In a free consultation, he can assess the facts of your case and determine if you have a viable premises liability claim.
For a free case evaluation with our St. Louis slip-and-fall lawyer, call 314-226-1426 or 866-770-8691, or contact us online.
