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Dangerous Stairs

Any slip and fall accident may be seriously hazardous to your health, but those involving stairs come with several more potential hazards due to the nature of stairwells. While you should exercise caution when walking up the stairs, some conditions may make you more prone to slip and fall down the stairs.

If you or someone you love fell down a poorly maintained flight of stairs, contact the New Jersey premises liability lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 to learn more about holding the responsible individual accountable.

Conditions to Avoid

Stairs are handy because they get us to higher places, but they can only serve that purpose if they are properly maintained. In fact, when they are not properly maintained, they may become a health hazard. Some of the conditions you should look out for are:

  • Standing water on the steps
  • Uneven steps
  • Poor lighting
  • Missing handrails

Any of these conditions may make stairs more dangerous and may increase your risk of slipping and falling. Should you suffer an injury as a result of a slip and fall accident involving stairs, you may be able to hold the person in charge of maintaining the stairs liable for your injuries, and you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Contact Us

Falling down the stairs may put you out of commission for a long while. If you or your loved one suffered an injury from falling down the stairs, contact the New Jersey premises liability attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 to find out more about how we can help you.