Elevator & Escalator Accidents

New York Elevator & Escalator Accident Attorney

Are you suffering from an injury caused by an elevator or escalator accident?  An experienced accident attorney can help you recover compensation.  In New York City alone, each elevator makes approximately 500 trips a day.  As another mode of transportation, most individuals trust that elevators and escalators will not cause them harm.  Unfortunately, this is not always true, especially when certified inspections are neglected.  Injury and even fatality will occur when such crucial inspections are not done properly.  If you or your loved one has been injured in a New York elevator or escalator accident due to the negligence of another, an attorney at The Orlow Firm who is familiar with accident claim law can help you.  

Have you or a family member been injured or killed in an elevator accident?  Contact a New York Elevator Accident Attorney today for assistance in recovering compensation for your pain and suffering.

Most injuries and fatalities caused by New York elevator accidents occur when an elevator:

• Plummets
• Gets stuck
• Suddenly stops
• Suddenly speeds up
• Stops between floors

Injuries caused by escalators and moving walkways occur when:

• They suddenly stop
• Surfaces are wet causing a slip and fall accident
• The metal teeth become lose and more prone to hooking onto clothing, fingers, and toes

New York elevator and escalator accidents are commonly caused by improper installation and neglected inspections.  If injured in an elevator or escalator accident due to the negligence of another, you should not be held responsible for the costs of your recovery and loss of wages.  These costs may include but are not limited to hospital bills as well as physical and emotional recovery sessions.  Your rights to compensation for injuries and family fatalities can be fought for, with the help of an experienced lawyer at The Orlow Firm
     
Have you or a family member been injured on an elevator, escalator or moving walkway?  An accident lawyer can assistance you in recovering compensation for your pain and suffering.  Contact an experienced New York Escalator Accident Lawyer today.