Woman falls on landing at vacation cottage due to building code violations

A 55-year-old receptionist was vacationing with her family at the beach. As she was leaving their rented cottage the first morning there, she stepped onto the landing and fell violently forward. The landing and steps, which had just been built, had several building code violations. The landing was not level with the rooms interior. The landing was also not wide enough. As a result of the fall, the receptionist injured her ankle and the muscles and ligaments in her shoulder. The cottage’s insurance company settled the case after extensive negotiations.