Stairway Trip And Fall Lawyer

Have you or a loved one recently become the victim of a stairway trip and fall injury? If so, it is likely that some serious injuries occurred. Stairway trip and fall accidents can result in life-altering or even life-ending harm to the victim. We hope that you are on the mend and will be able to make a full recovery from the damage you sustained. However, we also know that you are probably facing significant medical expenses and other costs that are adding to your stress level as you try to focus on healing and your recovery. It can be tough to ignore the financial hardships that arise when you are injured, unable to work, and need to find a way to cover your daily living expenses as well as the other care you require due to your injuries. Fortunately, the team of skilled stairway trip and fall lawyers at Normandie Law Firm have the information that might provide the solution you thought did not exist.

The expert legal staff at Normandie Law Firm can be reached 24/7 to help you understand your rights as a victim of a stairway trip and fall injury incident and how you can seek the compensation you deserve for the expenses you now face. This round-the-clock service is offered to help you avoid another sleepless night of worry or day of suffering when you are unsure if you will be able to afford the medical care and help you need to recover. In addition, our staff is proud to offer a free consultation to each personal injury victim who contacts us.

At your free consultation, you will meet with a seasoned stairway trip and fall lawyer to discuss the facts of your case. Once they have all the information about your accident and injuries, they will provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the legal merit of your claim and advise you if you have grounds for a trip and fall lawsuit. With this information, you are free to ask any additional questions you might have and then decide if you wish to take legal action to seek justice and compensation for the harm you suffered. But please act as soon as possible to ensure you have ample time to make this choice before the time limit to file your claim expires.

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Understanding The Statute Of Limitations For Your Lawsuit
It is essential for all victims to know that the Statute of Limitations defines how long they have to file their lawsuit with the court. If the case is not prepared and filed, the victim permanently loses the right to seek compensation for the harm they endured. In most instances, there are no exceptions that will provide added time once the Statute of Limitations has expired.

In cases involving a stairway trip and fall accident injury, the victim has two years from the date of the accident to have their claim filed with the court. It is also critical to know that the longer you wait before contacting the expert personal injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm, the more challenging and time-consuming it could be to prepare your lawsuit. Locating and contacting witnesses can become complicated, and the scene of the accident can change drastically if you wait months before seeking legal guidance and return to collect information and images of the accident scene. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about the time needed to prepare your lawsuit and have it filed with the court before the time limit nears expiration.

Common Stairway Hazards You Could Encounter
Sadly, there are many hazards that could be present in any stairway that would make it potentially hazardous. You must be sure to pay attention to the stairs and anything that could be in the area that might cause you to trip and fall or slip and fall, suffering possibly serious harm. Common stairway hazards include:

• Damaged stairway surfaces like torn carpet or a damaged stair runner
• Broken or degraded stair components like the wood surface that you step on of the supporting structure
• Poor lighting in the stairway
• Litter, debris, or other items that were dropped on the stairs
• Liquids that were spilled or leaked onto the surface of the stairs
• Stairs that were poorly repaired or built that are not to the building code and standard height and depth required
• Loose step treads
• Uneven stairway surfaces
• Items that were left on the stains, such as books, boxes, or other items that could become unexpected obstacles

Common Stairway Trip And Fall Injuries

Sadly, a fall on even a small stairway can result in significant injuries due to the sharp edges of the steps and nearby walls. Victims should always seek a complete medical evaluation after a stairway trip and fall to ensure they are getting the necessary treatment for any injuries, especially these very serious ones:

• Back, neck, or spinal cord damage
• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
• Broken, fractured, or shattered bones
• Soft tissue injuries, damage to internal organs, or internal bleeding
• Damage to the soft connective tissue of joints or a joint dislocation
• Severe lacerations or injuries to the delicate facial skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or teeth

Who Is Responsible For My Stairway Trip And Fall Accident Injuries?
Under California premises liability law, the owner of the property and, in this instance, the stairway where you tripped and fell is obligated to provide a safe environment for guests to the property. This includes keeping the stairway in good condition, addressing any damage or issues that are reported or discovered quickly, and placing warning signs to alert guests if a hazard cannot be immediately eliminated or corrected. The property owner is also responsible for ensuring that the steps are correctly constructed and meet local and national building codes and requirements for dimensions and durability. In many locations, there are also requirements for the hand railing that must be installed at a stairway.

In short, the property owner and their management team or representatives are obligated to ensure that the stairway remains safe and functional for all guests. It is also vital to understand that premises liability laws apply in all public spaces like offices, medical buildings, schools, libraries, stores, entertainment venues, and private property like a home, condo, or apartment. If the owner fails to meet the requirements of premises liability law, they can be found negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if that negligence was found to have caused or contributed to someone suffering an injury, the property owner can be held liable for the victim’s losses or expenses.

What Is Included In My Stairway Trip And Fall Accident Injury Lawsuit Compensation?
As you work with your legal team at Normandie Law Firm, you will be involved in compiling all the expenses and losses you have incurred due to the injuries you suffered in the stairway trip and fall. This is a vital step in ensuring that the compensation sought via the lawsuit will cover all your expenses and losses caused by someone else’s negligence. The items that are typically included in personal injury claims are:

• All current and future medical expenses for care or treatment required by the injuries sustained in the trip and fall, as well as medical devices or medication that is prescribed and any therapy or mental healthcare needed to overcome trauma or PTSD due to the accident you suffered
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the stairway trip and fall incident
• Your lost wages if the injuries you sustained prevent you from performing your regular job until you are fully recovered or if you miss work to attend any medical appointments related to the injuries suffered in the trip and fall accident
• All legal costs associated with the preparation, filing, and litigation of your stairway trip and fall accident injury lawsuit
• In some cases with excessive injuries or a lengthy recovery time, it is common to also seek compensation for pain and suffering – your Normandie Law Firm legal team will help you determine a fair and reasonable amount based on similar cases they have recently settled if this is applicable in your lawsuit

You Deserve The Best Legal Services For Your Lawsuit
When you hire Normandie Law Firm for your stairway trip and fall accident injury lawsuit, you will be pleased to find that we never require our valued clients to pay any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, we only get paid after you get the compensation needed to cover all your legal costs and expenses. In addition, if we fail to win your lawsuit and deliver the funds to cover our fees, you owe us nothing.

This client-friendly payment policy is only one way we demonstrate our dedication to always putting our client’s needs first. We hope that this policy also gives you added peace of mind when you see how confident our firm is in its ability to win every case that it handles. Please make the time today to reach out to Normandie Law Firm to discuss the facts of your stairway trip and fall accident injury incident with a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer. The information you gather will allow you to make a wise and well-informed choice about pursuing legal action that could alter the rest of your life. But please do not wait too long and have your right to seek justice and compensation taken away when the Statute of Limitations on your case expires.

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