Elevator Injuries
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Many of us ride on elevators every day. But do you ever think about just how dangerous elevators really are? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, accidents involving elevators and escalators kill about 30 people each year in the United States and seriously injure another 17,000 more. Next time you get on an elevator, remember these statistics and realize that, in an elevator, accidents are just waiting to happen.
When accidents occur in or around elevators, resulting in injury or death, who can be held responsible?
Responsibility all depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident. If the cause is due to the construction of the elevator or any of its components, then the manufacturer may be responsible for any injuries sustained. This would be classified as a Product Liability Claim.
In some cases, the owner or manager of a building may be held liable if it is found that they were not compliant with the applicable safety codes and standards. Also, bear in mind that a building owner or operator may be at fault if they have failed to develop and maintain an emergency plan and a rescue protocol.
However, since most building owners and managers are not equipped to perform service and maintenance on their own elevators, they often contract with companies specializing in this sort of service. These elevator service companies then bear the responsibility for monthly maintenance, code compliance, and any necessary equipment upgrades. They may also be held liable for improper or ineffective repairs, or for failing to maintain proper maintenance records.
If you are injured in an elevator accident, consider who you will be up against in this fight – big business and insurance companies who may not want to compensate you fairly for your injuries.
Attorney Scott Palmer is an experienced litigator with a state-wide reputation for fearlessly representing his clients and making sure that they are treated fairly. Your case is far too important to trust to anyone who is less than a specialist in the field. That’s why, when you are injured, you need to call Scott Palmer.
The term Premises Liability is used when assigning responsibility for injuries caused by the defective design or maintenance of property, including elevators, escalators, stairs and anywhere a person would have a reasonable expectation of safety. Premises Liability attorneys Scott Palmer has spent nearly ten years proving legal advice to clients throughout Texas who have been injured as a result of negligent property conditions, including:
- Elevator Accidents
- Escaltor Injuries
- Broken Pavement / Sidewalk
- Unsafe Stairs / Fire Escapes
At the Dallas law offices of Scott H, Palmer, PC., we understand that your first priority is receiving timely and full compensation for medical bills, lost wages and long-term care so you can provide for your family during rehabilitation. These types of injuries may leave you struggling financially, which is why your first consultation at our office always FREE and we are able to assume all costs and legal fees while negotiating and litigating your case. There is no cost to you until after we secure maximum compensation.
The insurance company may attempt to intimidate you into taking a lesser settlement by threatening litigation or by pressuring you with severe time limits. Dallas slip and fall accident attorney Scott Palmer has opposed some of the largest insurance carriers in the country and knows the tactics they will use to undermine your case. We are respected negotiators who are able to argue from a position of strength; that is, the insurance companies know full well our resolve to bring the case before a jury if it is the only way to protect our clients rights and recover damages for their injuries.
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If you have been injured due to a Texas slip and fall accident or other negligent property conditions, make your first call to the Dallas law offices of premises liability trial attorney Scott Palmer for a FREE consultation and review of your right to recover compensation.