Pennsylvania Elevator Accident Lawyers

When we get into an elevator, we usually assume we will arrive to our floor safely. While this is the case most of the time, sometimes they can malfunction and passengers may be seriously hurt, or even killed. Lack of maintenance or faulty equipment and parts can turn a typical ride into a tragedy. Our Pennsylvania accident lawyers will seek the justice you deserve if you or someone close to you suffered from an unfortunate elevator ride due to someone's negligence.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident? If so, contact our Pennsylvania elevator accident lawyers today!

Elevator accidents can cause many injuries including:

Head Injury
Bone Fractures
Back Injuries
Neck Injuries
Paralysis
Death

When electrical brake controls, critical circuits and other essential components of an elevator fail, a number of terrible events may occur. Many accidents involve individuals plunging several stories down a shaft. This can be the result of an elevator coming off its tracks or the doors not functioning properly. Additionally, the ones that get stuck between floors, fail to level properly, and that have jammed doors are other common causes of injury in these types of accidents. In many cases, investigations show that the building has been cited in the past for elevator violations. Simply put, they were warned and aware there were problems, yet the problem was never fixed and therefore resulted in someone getting injured or killed.

Have you ever seen the doors of an elevator closing and quickly dashed into the remaining gap before they closed? People do this all the time, and most doors have sensors to sense this so that the doors open up again and don't crush anyone. Unfortunately, some people have gotten severely crushed by the closing doors. In rare cases, the elevator would continue to go up while the individual is trapped in the doorway, causing decapitation. Although this is unusual, it has occurred several times and will continue to happen due to the lack of proper inspections. Our Pennsylvania accident lawyers can help to determine if your injury was due to lack of maintenance and help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident? If so, contact our Pennsylvania elevator accident lawyers today!