Elevator Accident Lawyer New York, Bronx, Queens, and Long Island

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Elevator Accidents Occur in New York

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Elevator accidents cause a surprising number of accidents throughout New York where skyscraper buildings dominate the skyline. When an elevator fails to perform up to industry standards, the consequences to passengers can be devastating.  Whether it’s a jerking motion or a free fall to the ground, the long term injuries could be significant to those affected.  It is important that you call our experienced accident lawyers immediately to protect your interests and discuss the process of making you whole again.

POOR MAINTENANCE

Poor maintenance or the failure to properly adhere to inspections has been a major contributing factor to many elevator and escalator accidents.

Not too long ago, an elevator accident was reported in many news outlets.  In this situation, an advertising executive was heading to her advertising agency on Madison Avenue.  When she tried to get into one of the elevators of the aging building, it started to move upwards while the doors were still open. The woman was stepping into the elevator at the time, not expecting it to move, and she was consequently dragged and suffered a catastrophic injury.

Some critics have suggested that the owners and operators of the elevator failed to follow basic safety procedures which contributed to the accident. 

CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION

If you have been the victim of an accident while using a New York elevator, then you may be eligible to claim compensation from the person or organization found to be at fault. This could be the owner of the building or the contractor who has been contracted to maintain the installation.   

While elevator fatalities are rare, but minor accidents such as tripping and falling when the elevator floor does not quite reach the ground or trapping one’s fingers in the door when it closes unexpectedly and falling over when the elevator jerks as it goes up and down are daily occurrences. If you are in this situation and you believe the condition or operation of the elevator caused the accident, then you should ensure that you check your eligibility to file a compensation claim.

If you have been the victim of an elevator accident and have been injured, then contact a New York elevator accident attorney to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.

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