Liability for accidents at home | Legal aid centre

Questioner

My son slipped on the stairs in front of his house and hit his head so hard against the front door that now, after 1.5 years, he still cannot study or work properly and cannot function properly. He cannot tolerate loud noises and bright light. Working on the computer is almost impossible. Sports are completely out of the question. After a break of six months due to an internship abroad, he is now recovering again. The staircase in front of the house is a semicircular, worn monumental staircase with an exceptionally short tread. Can we still hold the owner or landlord of the property liable for loss of income, medical costs, etc.?

Lawyer

First of all, I wish your son a full and speedy recovery. Whether you can hold the owner/landlord liable depends on the condition of the stairs and the circumstances surrounding it. Was there overdue maintenance, are there defects in the stairs, is there wear and tear, who is responsible for that, etc. In short, questions that determine the degree of liability. If desired, you can discuss this with me via a private message by clicking on the link in this answer.