Elevator and escalator accidents may not be a hot media topic but serious catastrophic injuries related to these electric vertical transporters are occurring everyday. Malfunctions, sudden drops or stops, shaft fires, slips, trips, shoelace or garment entanglements, uneven thresholds, and unexpected door openings are only a few of the dangerous incidents related to escalators and elevators. Elevator/escalator installers, repairmen and maintenance men are at the most risk for danger due to their repeated mechanical service calls. Some common injuries they along with other passenger accident victims may experience include sprains, strains, fractures, cuts, head trauma, depression, burns, amputation of limbs, paraplegia, quadriplegia, nerve damage, facial paralysis and even death.
Without even knowing about the numerous dangers, many people have a fear of riding on these modern day lifts and with great reason! An elevator accident is often the result of neglect, lack of maintenance or faulty design or installation. Unfortunately, the accident may even be due to a dishonest maintenance company. Some companies and repairmen will lie about the frequency or accuracy of their maintenance and inspections in order to get paid for a day of work, without actually doing anything at all. If their inaction results in an injury, the company will be at fault. There are typically three parties that may be responsible for an escalator or elevator injury: the person or company that owns the property; the company that makes the elevators; or the person or company that maintains the device.
If you or a family member have been hurt or injured in an elevator or escalator accident, call attorneys Gonzalez & Cartwright at (888) 888-3903 for a free consultation. Visit www.gonzalezcartwright.com for additional information.
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