Q: Is the school at fault?
My school is 2 levels and I'm on crutches for 6 weeks. The school has no handicap accessibility whatsoever no elevator or ramps. My classes are switching from 1 floor to the other. If I fall down those stairs is the school at fault?
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A: A property owner, business, or government entity may be liable if there is some kind of negligence or construction defect. Your fact pattern may be some kind of ADA issue or complaint. Contact a local attorney with experience in ADA issues.
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