Railing Failures and Accidents

Railing Failures and Accidents

cartwrightlaw - August 30, 2021 -

Railing Failures and Accidents

We encounter railings every day – on stairs, balconies, decks, and other raised areas. Railings are in place to help us keep our balance, as well as to prevent people from falling from high places. Unfortunately, these railings do not always work as intended, and a railing failure or collapse can lead to serious and life-altering injuries. 

If a railing failed and caused you injuries, you might wonder about your legal rights. It is important to contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. as soon as possible so that we can review your situation and options for possible compensation.

Common Fall Injuries

When a railing accident happens, it generally causes someone to fall, whether it is down the stairs or from a high place. Such falls can cause many types of traumatic injuries, including:

  1. Traumatic brain injuries
  2. Skull fractures
  3. Spinal cord injury and fractures
  4. Other fractures, including legs, arms, ribs, or pelvis
  5. Soft tissue injuries and tears
  6. Serious contusions

After a fall from a balcony or another high area, you need a thorough medical evaluation. If you know you are injured, call 911 and let emergency medical professionals assess your immediate needs. It might not be safe to move without assistance if you suspect you have a brain or spinal injury.

Once you have all of your injuries diagnosed and begin treatment, you should then begin thinking about your legal rights. Many fall-related injuries are catastrophic and can impact your life for months or years – if not permanently. You want to make sure you seek any compensation that you can that will help you move forward with your injuries.

Was a Railing Failure Someone Else’s Fault?

In many situations, someone else might be responsible for a railing failure. This is the case if another party’s negligence led to the railing accident and your injuries. Some scenarios involving liability include:

  1. The railing happened because of faulty construction on the part of a contractor or crew
  2. The railing did not get the proper inspections or repairs it needed to be safe
  3. A property owner does not warn of balcony or railing limits and leads to overloading

Landlords of apartment buildings, hotel management, and other parties in charge of railing and balcony maintenance need to make sure that railings are not in disrepair. They should check for issues with structural integrity, rusty screws or nails, rotting wood, or other excessive wear and tear on a regular basis. When they fail to do so, a railing can collapse, and people can suffer serious harm.

Our legal team can advise whether someone else should be liable for your losses. If so, we can seek compensation for your:

  1. Medical bills
  2. Lost wages
  3. Pain and suffering
  4. Permanent disabilities

Learn About Your Rights From a San Francisco Railing Accident Attorney

The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. handles complex premises liability cases, including railing accident claims. If you recently fell due to a railing failure and suffered injuries, you should not wait to seek out a free case evaluation from our San Francisco injury attorneys. Call (415) 851-6486 or contact us online today.

We encounter railings every day – on stairs, balconies, decks, and other raised areas. Railings are in place to help us keep our balance, as well as to prevent people from falling from high places. Unfortunately, these railings do not always work as intended, and a railing failure or collapse can lead to serious and life-altering injuries. 

If a railing failed and caused you injuries, you might wonder about your legal rights. It is important to contact The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. as soon as possible so that we can review your situation and options for possible compensation.

Common Fall Injuries

When a railing accident happens, it generally causes someone to fall, whether it is down the stairs or from a high place. Such falls can cause many types of traumatic injuries, including:

  1. Traumatic brain injuries
  2. Skull fractures
  3. Spinal cord injury and fractures
  4. Other fractures, including legs, arms, ribs, or pelvis
  5. Soft tissue injuries and tears
  6. Serious contusions

After a fall from a balcony or another high area, you need a thorough medical evaluation. If you know you are injured, call 911 and let emergency medical professionals assess your immediate needs. It might not be safe to move without assistance if you suspect you have a brain or spinal injury.

Once you have all of your injuries diagnosed and begin treatment, you should then begin thinking about your legal rights. Many fall-related injuries are catastrophic and can impact your life for months or years – if not permanently. You want to make sure you seek any compensation that you can that will help you move forward with your injuries.

Was a Railing Failure Someone Else’s Fault?

In many situations, someone else might be responsible for a railing failure. This is the case if another party’s negligence led to the railing accident and your injuries. Some scenarios involving liability include:

  1. The railing happened because of faulty construction on the part of a contractor or crew
  2. The railing did not get the proper inspections or repairs it needed to be safe
  3. A property owner does not warn of balcony or railing limits and leads to overloading

Landlords of apartment buildings, hotel management, and other parties in charge of railing and balcony maintenance need to make sure that railings are not in disrepair. They should check for issues with structural integrity, rusty screws or nails, rotting wood, or other excessive wear and tear on a regular basis. When they fail to do so, a railing can collapse, and people can suffer serious harm.

Our legal team can advise whether someone else should be liable for your losses. If so, we can seek compensation for your:

  1. Medical bills
  2. Lost wages
  3. Pain and suffering
  4. Permanent disabilities

Learn About Your Rights From a San Francisco Railing Accident Attorney

The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. handles complex premises liability cases, including railing accident claims. If you recently fell due to a railing failure and suffered injuries, you should not wait to seek out a free case evaluation from our San Francisco injury attorneys. Call (415) 851-6486 or contact us online today.

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