Boston, Massachusetts Stairway / Staircase Accident Lawyers Remember that famous scene in Gone With The Wind when Scarlett O’Hara falls down the stairs? A lot of people still cringe when they think about it. That’s because stairway and stairwell injuries are a common cause of serious injury – and sometimes, even death. These types of personal injuries are more common that some people might expect. Both outdoor and indoor stairways are extremely common areas for trips and falls. Consider these statistics from the National Safety Council.

• Over 1 Million injuries occur each year as the result of stairway falls.
• Staircase and stairway accidents constitute the second leading cause of accidental injury, second only to motor vehicle accidents.
• Each year, there are 12,000 stairway accident deaths.

These statistics are reminders that even just using a simple stairway, can be quite dangerous. Fall down a staircase, and more than 100 pounds of weight will fall with you. Never mind a broken arm or leg – you can break your neck or back very easily. What does all of this mean for the average person? These statistics reveal that falls down stairs, staircases and stairwells are a very real problem in everyday life. Many of these falls are caused by various types of negligence.

• Defects in the stairs, stairwell or stairway
• Improper or inferior lighting
• Dangerous stair risers
• Damaged or faulty steps
• Or defective railings or handrails.

Stairs and staircases, of course, are present in a variety of environments: In apartment buildings, in homes, in commercial establishments such as restaurants and bars, and in workplaces. If you have suffered in a fall down a stairway, staircase or stairwell