How often do you hear about someone who got injured or died in an elevator accident? Even though these things are extremely rare, they happen. And when they do, things can get very complicated.
Every year, around 30 people are killed in accidents involving elevators. However, around 17,000 people are injured in accidents involving elevators and escalators. The chances are that you may be the next one injured, and when and if that happened, you are going to need help. The first thing you should always try and determine is responsibility. Just who is responsible for elevator accidents? Based on the factors surrounding the accident, several parties may be held responsible:
Here is everything you need to know about elevator accidents and how you can seek compensation for your injuries. Premises Liability? If the accident happened on someone’s private property, the chances are the property owner may be held responsible for causing the accident. It is no secrets that elevators can go out of date, or get too damaged by time and constant usage. If they are not checked regularly, they may malfunction and cause an accident. Usually, when an elevator falls, people die. If you have lost someone in an elevator accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Feel free to reach out to Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys at Jml Law and schedule a free consultation today to learn more about your legal options and get the much-needed legal representation. Defective Elevator If one or more parts of the elevator simply stopped working, if the parts are defective (fail to work properly or show signs of danger), the fault may fall with the manufacturers. When that happens, it is important for the injured individual (or the surviving family members) to get legal representation, as suing a company usually requires a lot of work done. As many elevator-manufacturing companies have a team of highly experienced attorneys, ready to defend them should the situation require it, you are going to need someone with experience and proper knowledge representing you as well. If you have no attorney in mind, why don’t you call wrongful death attorneys in Los Angeles from JML Law? Their seasoned attorneys have dealt with many similar cases in the past and will represent everyone who has been a victim of an elevator accident. It May Be Your Fault Finally, you may be responsible for causing an elevator accident. How? By not using the elevator properly. If you jump while in the elevator, if you keep shaking it, if you try and open the door while the elevator is moving (by using brute force), or if you try to do anything that is not a normal behavior while in the elevator, you may cause the elevator to malfunction (especially if the elevator is an older type) and end up in an accident. Always remain still while in the elevator, and if you are afraid or claustrophobic, you always have the option of taking the stairs. If you or your loved one get involved in an elevator accident, contact wrongful death attorneys in Los Angeles from JML Law.
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