Stairway Accidents
Stairway accidents are not uncommon here in NYS, and if you’ve been injured in one due to no fault of your own, you should consider speaking with a knowledgeable Ulster County stairway accident lawyer as soon as you can. Contact New York Injury Law today to learn more about stairway accidents and what you can do if you’ve been hurt in one.
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When insufficiently maintained, stairways can become very dangerous, and if you’ve been injured as a result of unsafe stairway conditions, you may require the services of a knowledgeable New York personal injury lawyer.
Common Causes of Stairway Accidents
Stairway accidents can occur for several reasons. Of course, it is not uncommon for someone to simply miss a step and take a fall. However, there are other times when unsuspecting pedestrians will sustain a serious injury as a result of unsafe stairway conditions. Some of the most common causes of stairway accidents are as follows:
- Insufficient lighting
- Inadequate security
- Broken or missing steps
- Broken or loose railings
- Unsafe stair risers
- Slippery surfaces on the stairs
Fulfilling the Burden of Proof
When someone is injured in an accident due to an unsafe property condition, they may require financial compensation via a personal injury claim. That being said, to win a personal injury claim, you will have to gather and present sufficient evidence to prove that you were injured as a direct result of another party’s negligence, such as a careless property owner. This is known as fulfilling the burden of proof. Some of the most useful types of evidence when it comes to proving personal injury claims are as follows:
- Pictures of the unsafe stairway conditions
- Witness statements corroborating your claim
- Surveillance footage of the accident
- A copy of the police report filed at the scene of the accident
- Medical documentation regarding the injuries you’ve sustained as a result of your accident
Recovering Compensation
As long as you can satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim, you should recover financial compensation to help cover two types of damages: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages deal with the financial loss you sustained as a result of your accident via medical bills, lost wages from being unable to return to work and more.
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, deal with incalculable damages, such as emotional trauma, pain and suffering, the loss of enjoyment of life, and more. Our firm is here to help you in pursuit of the compensation you need to get back on your feet once again.
Contact a New York Stairway Accident Lawyer
If you are someone who has been injured in an accident due to no fault of your own, you shouldn’t have to go it alone. Contact New York Injury Law to schedule your initial consultation with our experienced firm today.
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