New York Elevator Accident Lawyers
Defective & Dangerous Elevators Can Cause Serious Injuries
The New York elevator injury attorneys at The Paris Law Group, PC, represent people from all walks of life who have been injured by defective elevators and other preventable dangers. We have a strong record of results advocating for personal injury victims in all the boroughs. We handle cases where an individual’s arm or leg is trapped in an elevator door, where a person trips and falls because the elevator does not line up with the floor, and much more.
Contact The Paris Law Group, PC today to schedule a free consultation.
How Do Elevator Accidents Happen?
Millions of people call New York City home, and the thriving metropolis is known for its many skyscrapers and multi-story hotels and apartment buildings. Elevators are a way of life in New York City, and many people experience being stuck on an elevator from time to time. However, sometimes these incidents do much more damage than making a person late for work.
Elevator accidents can happen for a variety of reasons including:
- A person getting a limb trapped in a defective door
- Electrocution from poorly maintained electrical systems
- Slip and fall accidents from improperly aligned floors
In busy company offices, elevators can run almost constantly all day long, putting more wear and tear on the components and possibly meaning the elevator requires servicing and maintenance more often than the standard. It is also possible for an elevator to be used so infrequently that the property owner is negligent in making sure it is in running condition until an unsuspecting visitor is injured.
Who Is Liable In An Elevator Accident?
When an elevator accident does occur and someone is injured, the victims may have legal grounds to file a suit against any applicable responsible parties. While who is named as a defendant largely depends on the specifics of the case, possibilities include:
- The elevator manufacturer
- The company responsible for servicing the elevator
- The property owner
Contact our office today to begin getting a better understanding of your options.
Fighting to Get the Compensation You Deserve
During the course of litigating a case involving an elevator accident, a member of our firm will ensure that we collect all the required documents and evidence to ably represent you in the courtroom. We know how to hold the appropriate parties responsible.
Depending on the situation, we may be able to bring a suit against:
- A manufacturer that created defective elevator parts or equipment
- A service company that failed to have independent inspectors conduct regular and thorough inspections
- A property owner who fails to maintain the elevator or have it promptly repaired
Elevator Accidents at Construction Sites
While residents or employees who use elevators every day may certainly be at risk of an accident, construction workers are at particular risk for elevator and hoist accidents. New York City has strict safety standards and building codes designed to minimize this risk, but serious injuries still occur.
Some of the most frequent types of NYC elevator accident injuries result from construction workers:
- Falling down an elevator shaft
- Coming in contact with live electrical wires
- Becoming trapped in an elevator cage
To learn more about your rights after any elevator or hoist accident, call The Paris Law Group, PC, today at (888) 365-4940 for a free consultation. Our lawyers only get paid if we recover compensation for you
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"I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you."I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you, since I saw the dedication and effort you put in the case. I know it was a long and tedious process, but you managed it very well to win. Thank you one more time for everything Mr. Jason.- Alfredo O.
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Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients and Counting
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$350,000 Broken Finger on Minor
The client, a minor, suffered a broken finger while with her parents at a kitchen and bath store. Our allegations were that a bathroom vanity fell on the client's finger.
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$500,000 Ceiling Collapse
Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of a partial bathroom ceiling collapse that struck the plaintiff on the head. The defendant asserted that it had no notice of any defective condition in their tenant's bathroom. As a result of the ceiling collapse and injuries to the plaintiff's head, plaintiff sustained seizures on three separate occasions.
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$240,000 Child Injured in Gym Class
The client, a young boy, was in his gym class in school and was going hand over hand on the monkey bars when he fell to the ground. The gym teacher had only placed one mat under the monkey bars, and when the boy fell to the ground one foot landed on the mat and the other foot landed on the wooden floor.
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$245,000 Defective Sidewalk
The plaintiff, who was 79 at the time of her accident, tripped and fell on a defect on the sidewalk. She fell forward onto her face and broke her dental bridge. Because she could not pay for a new dental bridge, she attempted to Crazy Glue her old bridge together, which resulted in additional damage to her teeth, including the removal of four teeth.
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$610,000 Elderly Man Fell in Building
Plaintiff, who was 79 years old at the time of his accident, was returning to his apartment when he fell through an open trap door located in the courtyard of his apartment building. As a result of his fall, the plaintiff sustained an ankle injury requiring surgery with the insertion of metal plates and screws.
