Faulty Construction

Can You Sue for Falling Down the Stairs?If you were clumsy on a perfectly safe set of stairs, then you cannot hold the property owner liable for your injuries. However, if there was a hazardous stair condition that caused the fall and your injuries, you should talk with a premises liability lawyer about your options.

If your employer neglected any one of these aspects and you fell down stairs at work as a result, you may be eligible to file a compensation claim. For example, you can claim compensation for your injuries if there was no hazard sign warning you that the stairs were wet or there was an oil spills on the stairs.

Sprains and strains (32.3% according to the above study) Fractures (19.3%) such as to the face, hands and wrists. Spinal cord damage. Deep lacerations. Head and neck injuries (21.6%) Injury to the brain. Injuries to the back or neck. Broken bones.

Prevent overcrowding around the casualty; Make space so that he or she can breathe better. Do not move the casualty unless there are life-threatening hazards; He or she may have suffered a neck or spinal injury from the fall.

Damage to Your Work A general liability policy is not a warranty against your work. So it's not surprising that damage resulting from defective workmanship, incorrect installation, or faulty materials is generally excluded.

Design Defects. The first type of defect in construction projects is design defects. Material Defects. The second type of construction contract defect is material defects. Workmanship Defects.

What Is a Construction Defect? Generally, construction defects refer to a deficiency in the construction process be that in design, materials, or workmanship which leads to a failure in some aspect of the structure being built, and that causes damage to a person or property (financial or otherwise).

Homeowner's insurance or property insurance typically do not cover construction defects. The insurance policies usually have language providing that damage due to faulty workmanship and construction is not covered by the policy.