The Citron Law Firm- Florida Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys

Elevator/Escalator Accidents

Elevator and escalator accidents may be extremely serious and the resulting injuries very significant. There are numerous ways that an elevator or escalator can cause injury to its riders. One reason is that a defect may be discovered in design or construction of the unit or its operating mechanisms. In these types of cases, the manufacturer of the elevator or escalator may be held liable for a rider’s injuries. In certain cases, the manufacturer may have failed to properly test the unit before marketing it.

Liability in an elevator or escalator accident case may also rest with the owners of the building that houses the unit. On occasion, building owners fail to timely inspect the elevator or escalator in conjunction with state guidelines. Building owners and managers (including property management companies that oversee compliance with state codes) must keep elevators and escalators up to date with properly working safety equipment. Moreover, the building owner is responsible for having an emergency plan in place should a unit injure one of its riders. Building owners and managers may be liable for these failures.

Finally, in an elevator or escalator accident case, the Florida injury attorney at Citron Law Firm will explore whether the company that services the unit failed in maintaining it in accordance with state and local regulations. Many times, building owners enter into contracts with elevator and escalator service companies to provide routine maintenance to the units. A company that breaches its maintenance duties and responsibilities may be liable for the injuries resulting from an accident. They can also be held liable for defective repairs or failing to keep appropriate and detailed maintenance records.

If you, a family member or a friend were injured in an elevator accident or escalator accident, please contact the Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys and Weston injury lawyers at Citron Law Firm toll free at 877-550-4LAW for a FREE CONSULTATION. There is never a charge for the initial consultation. We are available all day, every day to meet with you about your case and our lawyers will travel to your home, office or hospital room to talk about the facts of your case.