Elevator/ Escalator Accidents
Elevator accidents and escalator accidents can cause significant injuries. Sudden drops in an elevator and electrical failures that may lead to doors jamming or closing too soon are examples of events that can result in serious consequences for those being transported. Unsafe elevator or escalator surfaces can also prove hazardous and lead to injury. Elevators frequently mislevel at floors due to poor maintenance practices, and this can lead to trip and fall accidents with potentially serious consequences. Poorly maintained escalators can start and stop suddenly, precipitating serious falls.
When one becomes injured in an elevator or escalator accident, there may be a premises liability claim against those whose negligence or misconduct caused the accident. Elevators and escalators are complicated pieces of machinery, and careful examination by an expert engineer is usually required to prove that the machine was defective and/or improperly maintained. Liable parties, such as property owners and maintenance companies, may be held responsible for the injured person’s personal injuries, pain, suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, lost earnings, medical expenses and other damages incurred due to this type of accident.
The New York accident lawyers of the law firm of Jonathan C. Reiter are available for those who have been injured in an elevator accident or escalator accident and need help assessing their legal options.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an elevator accident or escalator accident in New York, a New York accident injury attorney can help you understand your legal rights to compensation from those responsible. The New York injury lawyers of Jonathan C. Reiter can provide you with a free consultation to discuss your case.
Contact the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter today for your free consultation at (888)-464-1952.







