It turns out the person who built those stairs did not build them to proper code.
By the time you've gotten out of the hospital and returned home, the homeowner has already made repairs to the stairs.
When you ask the homeowner why he made the repairs, he tells you that he didn't want anybody else to get hurt.
When you bring a lawsuit against the homeowner and the person who built those stairs, can you show that the homeowner fixed those steps immediately after you fell and broke your leg?
The fact that the homeowner knew there was a problem with the steps and fixed it after you fell, does that show that he knew there was a problem with the stairs and only fixed it after your injury? Shouldn't he be held responsible because he knew of the problem and didn't fixed it before?
To learn what a subsequent remedial repair is and whether you can introduce that evidence during trial in NY, watch the video to learn more.
To learn more about how medical malpractice cases work in the state of New York, I encourage you to explore my educational medical malpractice and accident website.
If you have legal questions, pick up the phone and call me at 516-487-8207 or by email at [email protected]. This is what I do every day and I'd be happy to chat with you.
Law Office of Gerald Oginski
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Great Neck, NY 11021
516-487-8207
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