Passenger Elevator Injuries and Deaths

Everyone that lives in an urban area tends to use elevators. Although they are required to be periodically inspected, much can happen between those inspections. We have all heard or read about terrifying accidents involving elevators uncontrollably plummeting down, doors crashing into people and misalignment with floors that causes people to fall. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 17,000 people are seriously injured in elevator accidents across the United States every year. About another 30 die.

Evidence

Elevator accident cases involve complex federal and state laws, as well as New York City ordinances. As the New York City accident attorneys at the Levitsky Law Firm understand, navigating these legal requirements can be challenging. If you were injured in an elevator accident, a New York City personal injury attorney from our office will collect all relevant evidence related to your accident and injuries. That evidence might consist of the following:

• Any security video footage.
• Inspection information.
• Engineering reports.
• Witness statements.
• Medical bills, records and reports.

Parties

Personal injury claims and lawsuits can be brought against any number of parties. They might include the elevator manufacturer, the owner or occupier of the building where the elevator is located and a condominium or homeowners association. Filing against multiple defendants must be done carefully. Everybody will be pointing their finger at everybody else.

If you or someone close to you was seriously injured in an elevator accident anywhere in New York City, contact a New York City personal injury lawyer at the Levitsky Law Firm to arrange for a free consultation and case review. We promise to listen closely, answer your questions, and discuss your full range of legal options. No legal fees will be due unless we obtain a settlement or verdict for you.