Defective Escalator Injury Lawyers NYC
New York City is the most densely-populated area in the United States, and it is one of the most densely-populated areas in the world. With space at a premium, the only choice is to build taller and taller buildings. Elevators are a vital component of many buildings. There are more than 60,000 elevators in New York City alone. Elevators must be properly maintained and serviced regularly in order to ensure the safety of those using the elevators. Given the potential dangers associated with elevators, building owners must comply with numerous state and city regulations. When building owners fail to meet these regulations, serious injuries and even death can result.
Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff LLP helps people throughout New York City and beyond who have been injured in elevator accidents. We also represent those injured in escalator accidents. For more than three generations, injured people have turned to our elevator accident lawyers for dedicated, strategic legal representation. We are able to handle any type of situation, including:
- A sudden drop in floors
- An elevator that is stuck between floors
- The elevator doors open into an open elevator shaft
Our premises liability attorneys take strong action designed to hold the appropriate parties accountable. These parties can include the owner of the building, the company charged with maintaining the elevator, and any other party. We will work closely with you to determine your medical expenses, lost income due to the accident and other losses. We will prepare a strong legal claim designed to recover compensation in either settlement or trial if necessary.
An example of our firm's representation: Our client was a 37-year-old sanitation worker who suffered nerve damage and a fractured vertebra when the worker fell into an elevator shaft. Our law firm filed suit against the owners of the building, another establishment that shared the use of the elevator and the company responsible for maintaining the elevator. Our client could no longer work and required the use of braces and canes to walk. Our law firm settled the case against these parties for a total of $3.5 million. To view more of our results, please see our verdicts page.
If you have been injured in an elevator accident, get in touch with our law firm today. Call us at 1-866-516-5887 to schedule a free, confidential case evaluation. You can also contact us by e-mail. We can come to your home or the hospital if you are unable to come to our office.
