Stairwell, Railing and Ramp Accidents

Boston Negligent Stairway, Ramp and Railing Accident Lawyers

Regardless of the age of a building, a body of general codes and regulations comes into play in slip, trip and fall accident cases. State building codes, ADA regulations, Architectural Barriers Board regulations, and state sanitary codes all focus on building egress related to stairwells, ramps and railings.

At the Braintree, Massachusetts law firm of Kenney & Conley, we represent people throughout Suffolk and surrounding counties in slip and fall or trip and fall accident claims when property owners fail to ensure public or private facilities maintain safe access in and out of buildings. Our premises liability attorneys provide the experience and resources needed to help clients recover compensation for their injuries.

Understanding Slip and Fall Injury Prevention

We work with engineers to investigate the incident to determine where a dangerous stairwell or ramp defect failed to comply with current building codes and regulations intended to prevent a slip and fall accident:

• Stairways - A visual inspection may show broken, worn or concave surfaces, stairways were right in the first place-risers were uniform and code-compliant, and stair surfaces were non-skid and safe to walk on.
• Ramps: We also determine what elevations need to be done for ramps vs. stairs, evaluating what an appropriate slope for a ramp should be. Even though single steps are not allowed for safety, we check to see if the lead edge is too high and can become a tripping hazard.
• Railings - A stairway or ramp may be perfect, however, the codes support the idea that, because someone is going up or down, even in the absence of a defect someone may still lose their balance. Proper handrails are important for guiding, stabilizing and preventing falls. We carefully determine the adequacy of railings with regard to height, ease of grasp, rail extension beyond the top and bottom for safe entry or exit, as well as stability in that they are securely attached with no wobble or give.

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If you slipped or tripped due to faulty stairs, ramp or railings, we will help you determine who is liable for providing you with compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other costs. Contact our, premises liability lawyers to discuss your slip and fall or trip and fall case.

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