Injured in an Elevator Accident
If you have been injured in an elevator accident, it’s important to speak with an experienced New York elevator accident lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights. Contact us today for a free confidential consultation.
Injured in an Elevator Accident | Common Accidents
Elevator accidents can cause serious, permanent injuries or death. Victims and their families face unexpected medical expenses, lost wages, loss of quality of life, permanent disability, and final expenses. The most common elevator accidents happen when someone falls into an elevator shaft, there is a sudden stop, when the doors are closing, or if the elevator is not perfectly aligned with the floor.
Injured in an Elevator Accident | Liability
Although elevator accidents are classified as personal injury accidents, they can be complicated because of the numerous codes and laws involved. A New York elevator accident lawyer can help you determine if you have a valid legal claim. If you do, they can help you protect your legal rights and help you hold the right party or parties accountable.
To prove liability, your lawyer must be able to show that the alleged negligent party was responsible for the operation and/or maintenance of the elevator. Your lawyer must also show that the alleged negligent party knew there was some kind of problem and did not take reasonable action to correct it. Reasonable actions may include, but aren’t limited to, taking the elevator out of service, posting signs, calling a maintenance company that handles elevators, and ensuring the repairs were made. If the alleged negligent party argues that they did not know about the problem, your lawyer will have to prove that they should have known and failed to take reasonable corrective action to minimize the chance of someone getting hurt.
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Injured in an Elevator Accident | What to Do
If you’re in an elevator accident, get medical attention immediately for your injuries. Call 911 if necessary. If you don’t think you’re injured or if you don’t have a serious or life-threatening injury, get medical attention that same day. Some internal injuries have no symptoms. Even minor injuries can get worse without the immediate care.
Make sure that you ask the property manager to create an accident or incident report. This documents that you were involved in the accident. If you’re an employee, you should also file your workers’ compensation claim.
Call an experienced New York elevator accident lawyer as soon as you can. Don’t trust the property manager, the employer, or the insurance company to do what is in your best interest.