Millions of Americans use elevators and escalators every day, making it vital that these machines are adequately manufactured and maintained. However, they are not always properly built, maintained, and repaired, putting people at-risk for suffering serious injuries in an elevator or escalator accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an elevator or escalator accident, there may be legal options available to you. Contact a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer from Winston Law Firm, today at (954) 475-9666 to learn more about pursuing compensation for your unnecessary suffering through a premises liability lawsuit.
Ways in which You May Be Injured
Regardless of the cause of an elevator / escalator accident, whether design, manufacturing, or maintenance, victims can suffer a variety of serious injuries. Some of the most common causes of elevator and escalator accidents are:
- Wet / slippery surfaces
- Unlevel entrance to elevator
- Sudden starting and stopping
- Falling down elevator shafts when doors are defective
- Getting caught in malfunctioning elevator doors
If you or someone you love has been injured in any of these or other elevator / escalator accidents, a qualified personal injury lawyer can advise you on your rights and the legal options that are available to you.
Contact Us
At Winston Law Firm, our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers want to help you fight for the compensation you may be due following an elevator or escalator accident. Call (954) 475-9666 to learn more about how we can help you.
