Defective Stairwell Design

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Los Angeles Defective Stairway Attorney

Representation for Defective Stairwell Design Accidents

Stairwells are one of the most dangerous areas of a building, unless they are properly maintained by management. Every year, thousands of Los Angeles area residents trip, slip or fall on stairs due to defective stairwell design. Although most stairwell accidents involve minor bumps and bruises, falling down a flight of stairs can also result in severe, life-altering personal injuries.

At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, our attorneys can handle stairwell accident cases in Los Angeles, CA. When you need to pursue compensation for injuries, our experts will inspect a staircase and determine whether a building owner or operator was negligent or failed to maintain a stairwell.

Call us at (866) 634-4525 or contact us online today to get started with a claim in Los Angeles, Southern California, or beyond. 

Common Stairwell Fall Injuries

Although stairwell falls can cause a range of injuries and chronic conditions, it’s most common for these accidents to cause serious back and spinal cord injuries, as the spine may easily become mis-aligned during a serious fall.

Common back injuries sustained in stairwell falls include:

  • Sprains
  • Herniated disks
  • Fractured vertebrae
  • Limited mobility
  • Strains
  • Fractures

Strains and factures are often not immediately apparent after a stairway fall. Back injuries can slowly worsen over time, which is why it is important to seek proper medical attention after a fall. Linking a latent injury to a fall can also be challenging. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury firm that can clearly explain the medical evidence that links your back injury to your fall.

Types of Stairwell Accidents

Our team handles all types of stairwell-related personal injury cases, including those involving:

  • Stairwell collapses
  • Broken stairs
  • Wet or slippery stairs
  • Faulty guardrails
  • Debris on the stairs
  • Uneven planks
  • Rust or dangerous metals
  • Inadequate lighting
  • Irregular or uneven stairs
  • Worn carpet

Property owners have a responsibility to maintain their property and avoid any of these conditions. When reviewing your case, our attorneys will determine whether there was a problem with the construction or maintenance of a stairwell – and investigate the involvement of all potentially liable parties.

Los Angeles Building Code Violations

Building code violations are another huge cause of many stairway accidents. Local building codes exist precisely to prevent foreseeable stairway injuries and landlords who fail to adhere to building codes may be liable for all injuries associated with improperly maintained facilities.

Common stairway building code violations in the Los Angeles area include:

  • Improper stairway height
  • Uneven stair height or depth
  • Improper stair height or depth
  • Lack of handrails
  • Improper handrail height or width

The Southern California law firm of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, handles stairwell accidents involving negligent building owners. Our law firm has obtained more million-dollar verdicts than any other firm in the state, and we believe that our work is essential to improving the safety of buildings throughout the region.

Call (866) 634-4525 today to reach our Los Angeles defective stairway attorneys.

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  • Best Law Firms by US News

    Named in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury firm in Los Angeles.

  • The Inner Circle of Advocates

    Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.

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    All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.

  • Consumer Attorneys of California

    Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.

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    All 15 of our attorneys have been selected to Best Lawyers® after an extensive peer review process.

  • Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019

    Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.

  • Super Lawyers®

    Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.

  • CAALA

    Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year."

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