New Jersey Lawyer:
Stairways, Handrails, and Injuries from Falls
Owners of apartment buildings, office buildings, and retail stores have a responsibility to see that stairways meet the requirements of New Jersey building safety codes, and to properly maintain the stairs and handrails. Unfortunately, defective staircases, handrails, and ramps cause a significant number of serious injuries every year.
If you were injured as a result of a stairway fall, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss through a premises liability lawsuit. If you would like an attorney at our Red Bank firm, The Law Offices of John F. Marshall, to evaluate your case, please contact us to arrange a free consultation.
If we take your case, our lawyers will see that you get the right medical treatment for your injuries, immediately begin an investigation, and handle all claims and lawsuits on your behalf. Our attorneys are prepared to handle claims involving a wide range of factors, including the following:
Defective stairway construction:
- Construction standards that fail to meet building code requirements
- An elevation change in an unusual location, such as a hallway, with no warning
- Missing handrails
- Shallow, steep, or irregular rise and run (height and tread depth of the stairs)
- Defective materials that impact sturdiness and lead to collapse
- Inadequate lighting and warnings
Negligent stair maintenance
- Debris on stairs
- Burned-out light bulbs, broken switches
- Loose carpet leading to trip and fall accidents
- Slippery stair surfaces on indoor or outdoor steps
- Broken boards on treads
- Chipped or damaged masonry
- Inadequate building security, failure to secure stairways and hallways
Free consultation — have our attorney evaluate your claim
If you or a member of your family was injured in a fall in a poorly maintained or dangerously designed stairwell, it is important to have a lawyer with experience in premises liability cases review your claim. Protect your right to recover full compensation for your loss. Call 1-877-450-8301 or e-mail our Red Bank office to arrange a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Se habla español. At The John F. Marshall Law Offices in Red Bank, our lawyers represent clients from Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Hamilton, and other communities throughout New Jersey.
