Los Angeles Elevator Accident Lawyer
Living in a city such as Los Angeles, California, riding an elevator is a daily routine for many people whether in their apartment or condominiums or in commercial buildings for work. Elevators are often found in shopping malls, hospitals, schools, hotels, apartments, construction sites and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 27 people are killed in elevator accidents each year and about 10,200 people become injured each year from elevator accidents. Most of the accidents occur due to malfunctioning doors, carriage misalignment with floors and passenger safety vulnerabilities. Half of these incidences occur to elevator repair or maintenance workers during their job.
Elevators can malfunction and can be dangerous when one of the following situations occur:
- Pulley system malfunction or defects causing an elevator to drop rapidly
- Faulty doors or open shafts that fail to protect passengers from entry
- Negligent repairs, maintenance or inspections
- Wiring issues that cause malfunction, entrapment or electrocution
Elevator accidents can happen to anyone and when it does, it can be devastating. When it happens to you remember the following.
- Do not panic and remain calm
- Press the emergency phone button
- Do not try to open elevator doors that are stuck
- NEVER use an elevator during a fire
At Peter Park Law Firm, our Los Angeles elevator accident attorney will help you fight your case and make the process as easy as possible for you. If you or your loved one has been injured in an elevator accident, talk to us today. You may be entitled to monetary compensation for your pain and suffering.
