Average Value Of Stairway Injury Case

When you envision all the people in Los Angeles or San Diego who use an average stairway each day, it seems odd to think that they could be too hazardous. However, many safety concerns can be present, making the typical stairs more treacherous for pedestrians. Sadly, most of the hazards are created by someone other than the victim who is simply trying to move from one level of a building or property to another. These all-too-common safety issues include:

• Worn or damaged stairway coverings like a runner or carpet that is loose or has holes in it that can catch a foot or shoe
• Worn-out stairway parts like the surface of the stair or support structure that is damaged or decomposing and will no longer support the weight of the person using it
• Poor lighting or a failed light in a stairwell makes it challenging to see the steps and any obstacles
• Litter left on the stairway
• Food or liquids spilled on the stairway but not properly cleaned up
• Stairways that were improperly constructed or repaired, making them noncompliant with the standards required for a staircase
• Uneven or damaged tread surfaces that cause a user to trip and fall
• Items stacked on the steps create a trip and fall hazard

Missing, loose, or damaged stairway hand safety rails

Sadly, these issues are all likely to result in an innocent stairway user suffering an injury incident that could become life-altering. Please seek an immediate medical evaluation of any harm sustained if you suffered a stairway accident. What appears to be only a minor bump or bruise could be a severe injury masked by the shock of your unfortunate fall.

Stairway accidents often result in multiple injuries because several stair surfaces strike the victim as they fall. In addition, the often sharp edges of each step can create added trauma as gravity pulls the victim further and further down the stairway before they regain control to stop the descent. It is not uncommon for a stairway incident to result in one or more of these serious injuries:

• Fractured or broken bones
• Severe lacerations, which could include damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Destruction of the soft connective tissue of joints
• Harm to soft tissue, including nerve damage
• Injuries to the back, neck, and spinal cord
• Damage to the delicate skin on the face, as well as harm to the nose, eyes, ears, and mouth
• Head trauma ranging from a concussion or skull fracture to much more severe traumatic brain injuries

Many stairway injury victims assume they were not paying attention and caused their own demise. However, in many cases, the injury incident was caused in part or completely due to someone else’s negligence. California premises liability laws and duty of care are aspects of the legal system that were created to provide added safety to guests of all public and private properties. They define the actions and level of care required from property owners and their staff to ensure spaces like stairways are free of common hazards.

Duty of care defines the level of action that must be taken when a safety issue is located or reported to property owners or their staff by a guest. The required care is explained as what the average prudent person would provide in a similar situation. If the staff fails to meet that minimum level of care, they can be found to be negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if it is later found that the negligence caused or contributed to the victim’s harm, the property owner can be held responsible for the losses and expenses incurred by the victim due to their injuries. Please contact DTLA Law Group if you feel negligence payed a roll in your stairway injuries and could allow you to seek compensation.

It is critical for victims to know that there are no standard compensation amounts for certain injuries or accidents. Instead, the value of each case is determined on its own merit by evaluating the actual losses and expenses incurred by the victim. You will work closely with your DTLA Law Group legal team to compile all the expenses you face because of the stairway injuries you sustained. These items will typically include but are not strictly limited to:

• All current and estimated future medical expenses to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate any injuries suffered in the stairway incident
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the stairway injury incident
• All legal fees and expenses related to preparing, filing, and litigating your stairway accident injury lawsuit
• Any lost income the victim suffers because their stairway injuries prevent them from working at their regular job until fully healed or if they missed work to attend medical appointments related to the stairway injuries

In cases where the victim suffered severe and substantial injuries that will require a lengthy recovery time, it is common to seek additional compensation or pain and suffering. This amount is not documented as medical expenses or lost income, so your DTLA Law Group stairway injury attorney will offer guidance in selecting a reasonable and fair amount. They will refer to recently resolved cases with similar facts and injuries to ensure you are fully compensated for the harm you sustained.

As a victim of personal injuries, the Statute of Limitations to file your case is two years. The time limit begins on the date of the injury incident and ends precisely two years later. It is also critical to understand that there are minimal exceptions that would provide a victim more time to file a claim if they fail to do so in the two years provided by the Statute of Limitations. Please get in touch with the experts at DTLA Law Group to discuss the time needed to prepare and file a case if that is the resolution you select.

At DTLA Law Group, we are dedicated to delivering justice for all, regardless of their ability to cover the cost of upfront fees. Our firm has created a client-friendly payment policy that eliminates all the stress of out-of-pocket legal expenses and fees. Our firm only gets paid after the case is resolved, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs. This simple process ensures that all personal injury victims have access to exceptional legal services to secure any compensation owed. In addition, if we fail to win your stairway injury lawsuit, you owe DTLA Law Group nothing for the time and investment in building your case.

Please make time today to contact the caring staff at DTLA Law Group to learn more about holding the responsible party accountable for any harm you suffered due to their negligence. We are here 24/7 to help resolve these challenges.

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