Queens Stair Collapse Lawyers
As space in the United States has become scarcer and more expensive, the trend has been to build upward. Nearly all multi-story buildings and homes have stairs to allow individuals to get to the various floors. Unfortunately, poorly maintained stairs have the potential to collapse, resulting in great harm to victims.
The injuries resulting from stair collapses may be devastating. If you or someone you love suffered an injury from a stair collapse on someone else’s property, contact the Queens stair collapse lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your injury.
Causes of Stair Collapse
Stair collapses occur for a number of reasons, most of which relate to poor maintenance. Some of the common causes for stair collapse are:
- Overloading with weight
- Poor construction
- Condition of materials used to build stairs
- Termites and other pests
Many stair collapses result in injury for the affected individual, since stairs involve elevated heights and blunt objects. Depending on the severity of the accident, injuries may range from bumps and bruises to head injuries and even death.
When the stairs are on another person’s property, that person is liable for the injuries resulting from a stair collapse. Failing to maintain the stairs is a form of negligence that may be punishable under premises liability law.
Contact Us
The Queens stair collapse attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP believe that stair collapse victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries. If you or your loved one suffered an injury in a stair collapse on someone else’s property, contact us today at 1-888-244-2273 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
