Elevator Accidents in New York City Can Lead to Premises Liability Lawsuits
Contact an experienced elevator accident attorney as soon as possible
Because elevator accidents can lead to extremely serious injuries, owners of buildings equipped with elevators are required by law to ensure the safety of these devices through regular inspections and prompt repairs. When an unsafe elevator injures a passenger, the building owner or equipment manufacturer may be liable for the resulting injuries. If you or someone you love has been injured in a New York City elevator accident, contact the premises liability attorneys at Segan, Nemerov, Singer, Sonin & Tancer, P.C. as soon as possible.
Elevators are subject to many types of mishaps
Elevator accidents can occur in a number of ways, and any such incident could be the basis of a valid premises liability or products liability lawsuit. The type of injuries suffered in an elevator accident can vary wildly, depending on the exact circumstances:
- Elevators can collapse or plummet and such occurrences subject occupants to extreme forces due to sudden changes in speed, even over relatively short distances.
- When elevator doors open with no car present, a waiting passenger could fall down the exposed shaft.
- When elevator cars do not stop level with a floor, passengers can trip and fall if they try to exit or enter the car.
- Malfunctioning elevator doors can strike or trap passengers.
Properly determining fault is key to your case
At Segan, Nemerov, Singer, Sonin & Tancer, P.C., our New York premises liability and personal injury attorneys understand that the first step to recovering the compensation you deserve is identifying the negligent party in your case. Many victims believe the building owner is always the negligent party in an elevator accident lawsuit, but this is not always the case.
For example, if a faulty elevator component leads to your accident, the negligent party in your case may well be the original manufacturer of the component. However, if the same component fails due to ignored or improper maintenance, rather than a design or manufacturing default, the negligent party would most likely be the property owner or building manager.
Only a personal injury attorney specifically experienced with elevator accident cases has the knowledge and insight necessary to help you properly build a lawsuit and successfully recover compensation for your injuries.
Speak with a reputable elevator accident attorney as soon as possible
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York City elevator accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Segan, Nemerov, Singer, Sonin & Tancer, P.C. today. You have a limited amount of time to bring suit against the building owner, property managers or elevator manufacturers responsible for your pain and suffering. Contact us online or at (212) 696-9100 to arrange a free consultation.
