Climbing up or going down a flight of stairs is a daily occurrence for many people and though injury is usually far from thoughts of those using a stairway, serious stairway slip and fall accidents are occurring at an alarming rate. The National Safety Council reports slip and fall accidents, including stairway slip and falls, result in approximately 17,000 deaths each year in the United States. Poorly lit stairwells, slippery substances on steps, broken or missing handrails, cracked step surfaces and uneven height between steps can contribute to a slip and fall accident occurring in a stairwell.

If you believe you have been the victim of negligent property management, talk to a trusted California stairway slip and fall accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. We have an intimate knowledge of the law that governs stairway slip and fall accidents (premises liability law) and will quickly determine if we can help you in your pursuit of justice. With our knowledge and years of experience handling stairwell slip and fall cases, our California premises liability lawyers can secure you compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, permanent scars, and pain and suffering.

Construction Site Stairway Slip and Fall Accidents

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an estimated 7,200 injuries are the result of a construction site stairway slip and fall accident every year. Of the 7,200 annual injuries, approximately 5,300 are impact injuries, such as head injuries and spinal cord injuries, and 1,900 are serious sprain injuries. Because stairways are often constructed for temporary use only, many contractors do not invest the time or money into constructing a well-built stairway. Construction site stairways are often assembled quickly and poorly with pieces of rotting or defective scrap wood. This presents a significant risk to workers who are using a temporary stairway on a daily basis. Workers may trip on an unevenly spaced step or fall several stories from a step that collapses beneath them. A rounded edge on a step may cause a construction worker’s foot to slip, propelling the worker backwards and down a few flights of stairs.

California Stairway Slip and Fall Accident Injuries

The type and severity of a stairway slip and fall accident injury depends considerably on a number of factors, including the distribution of force in the impact, the magnitude of force and the direction at which the victim falls. Most stairwell accidents victims fall forward, resulting in serious head injuries, such as skull fractures, hematomas, brain damage and contusions. Stairway slip and fall accidents can also result in paralysis, quadriplegia, cervical nerve injuries, bone fracture injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken backs, joint injuries, lacerations and death.

We Always Have the Clients’ Best Interests at Heart

When you are at your most vulnerable, do not attempt to deal with an insurance company on your own. The California stairwell slip and fall accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger can offer you assistance with all insurance company negotiations and when necessary, counsel you on how to speak with an insurance adjuster. As helpful as they may seem, insurance companies are not looking out for your best interest. At our law firm, we always have the clients’ best interest at heart.

Estey Bomberger – Specializing in Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases

Do not let your experience with another personal injury law firm stop you from contacting Estey Bomberger. Unlike many large law firms, we do not overwhelm our California stairway slip and fall attorneys with large caseloads concerning numerous areas of law. We only handle cases involving serious personal injury and wrongful death and approach every case as a team. Dial (800) 810-6113 for a free consultation. We do not charge any fees until we win your case.