San Francisco & Oakland Stairway Accident Lawyers
Slipping or falling on stairs can cause serious or permanent injuries. If a stairway accident occurred because of disrepair or improper construction, the owner can be held accountable for the harm you suffered.
Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C., is a Bay Area personal injury firm with extensive experience in premises liability litigation. We have brought successful claims against businesses and apartment complex owners in Oakland, San Francisco. and throughout the Bay Area and Northern California, including significant recoveries for stairwell injury. Discuss your possible claims in a free consultation.
Injuries From Unsafe Stairs And Railings
Business owners, landlords, and property management companies have a duty to construct stairs and steps in accordance with local building codes, and to periodically inspect and maintain stairways in safe condition for the public.
Our experienced premises liability lawyers can pursue your compensation if you fell down a staircase, tripped, or otherwise suffered injury because of a hazardous condition:
- Code violation (height and depth of stair treads)
- Broken stairs (splintered, loose, rotted, or missing)
- Broken, loose, or missing handrails
- Stairway collapse
- Torn carpeting on stairs
- Slippery steps (e.g., wet marble)
- Improper lighting in stairwells
- Unsafe or inoperable fire escape
Seeking Compensation For Serious Injuries
We know that stair accidents can cause severe or Catastrophic injuries, especially when an elderly person falls. We work to ensure clients are fully compensated for past and future medical care, loss of income, lasting injury, and their pain and suffering.
Prompt investigation is important to document the hazard before it is repaired or removed. Email us or call 415-835-6777 for a free initial consultation with one of our Oakland stairway accident attorneys.