Elevator accidents are terrifying, even if the injuries are minor or there are no injuries at all. These accidents can be fatal and the manner of death can be gruesome. Most elevator accidents are entirely preventable. Elevators must be properly designed and well maintained. Building and business owners have a responsibility to have their elevators inspected on a regular basis and keep them in safe working order. If you have been injured in an elevator accident, please talk to our Los Angeles accident attorneys right away.
Causes of Elevator Accidents
Common causes of elevator accidents include:
• Inadequate maintenance
• Faulty repairs
• Improper installation
• Faulty wiring
• Design flaw
• Defective parts
• Faulty safety strips on doors
• Pulley system malfunction
• Electronic eye malfunction
Elevator Accident Injuries
Elevator accident injuries can include:
• Decapitation
• Asphyxiation
• Amputation
• Electrocution
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Back and neck injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Crush injuries
• Tendon and nerve lacerations
• Severe burns
Responsibility for Elevator Accidents
Most elevator accidents fall under premises liability and are the responsibility of whoever owns or controls the building or business. However, if the elevator or elevator parts were defective the manufacturer of the elevator or parts, repair or maintenance company, or the company which installed the elevator may be held responsible.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an elevator accident, please call our Los Angeles, California accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.