Any stairstep falls or even falls on the same level in public building should be taken seriously for reason that they never occur in isolation and the probability of more serious falls increases with time.
We usually become involved in stairstep falls claims following a fall or near miss. If you’ve had a stairstep fall or have a business premises with problem staircase or ramps then we advise to follow up with a stair audit to identify the problem and take advice on fall prevention and control strategies.
It’s important to note that stairstep falls are rarely the fault of person or the stairs themselves and that there’s a level of complexity to the issue of falls on stairs and quick-fixes such as slip resistant materials and bright colours can exacerbate the issue.
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