Los Angeles Escalator & Elevator Accident Lawyers
Have you been injured in an accident involving an escalator or elevator? These motorized devices are convenient and helpful on a day to day basis, but improper maintenance or a defect can cause serious injuries. A Los Angeles accident lawyer at our law firm can talk to you about your case and the injuries you have sustained. Should we work together on your case, our legal team will utilize the services of experts in how escalators and elevators should work, as well as medical and economic experts as well. We will work with these individuals to build a compelling case on your behalf, built upon physical evidence that proves the other party's responsibility for your injuries.
Depending on the case, we may be able to bring a lawsuit against the property owner, manager, maintenance company, or the manufacturer of the elevator or escalator.
Accidents on Escalators and Elevators in Los Angeles
An accident on an elevator or escalator may cause serious injury or may even result in death if the incident is serious enough. Following are incidents that may lead to injury:
- When an elevator suddenly stops
- An escalator that stops without warning, causing the victim to fall
- A wet surface on or near an escalator, causing a slip and fall accident
- An elevator that stops between floors
- An elevator that plummets
- An elevator that stops and remains stuck for an extended period of time
- An accident involving the metal teeth on an escalator, when clothing, fingers or toes become caught in these
Contact a Los Angeles Accident Attorney
If you would like to learn more about your rights and what your case is worth, contact a Los Angeles elevator and escalator accident attorney at Pacific Attorney Group today.