Attorneys for Elevator & Escalator Injuries in Pennsylvania
Both elevators and escalators have the potential to cause serious harm to passengers if they are poorly designed or not properly maintained. These large transportation devices are made to safely take people from one height to another. However, with gravity and heavy mechanical equipment comes the potential for serious injury.
Contact the Philadelphia law firm of Metzger & Kleiner, Attorneys at Law, at 866-847-4170 if you were injured in an elevator or escalator accident. We will investigate your accident and work to find the cause.
Elevator & Escalator Injuries
Our attorneys are familiar with the types of injuries that elevators can cause. When people become trapped in elevators, anxiety sets in and some sustain injuries while trying to escape. Others suffer from severe mental health problems and lasting phobias after being trapped for a period of time. Open-ended elevators used by construction workers also pose a risk for amputation and crush injuries.
The following are several elevator and escalator defects that have proven to cause severe injuries:
- Sudden stops
- Accelerating or changing speeds
- Hazardous stop switches
- Failure to warn of potential injury
- Elevator doors that won't open
- Doors closing improperly
- Sudden drops
- Elevators that don't level properly
Escalator Accidents
Escalators are unique devices that require unique warnings. For example, some escalators have a plate at the top or bottom of the escalator. A child's foot or a shoelace could become lodged in the plate and appropriate accident warning signs should be in place. If the warning signs are missing and you or a loved one was injured, you may have a personal injury case.
People may also become injured if an escalator suddenly stops due to a mechanical problems. Our attorneys are familiar with escalator accidents and can help you get compensation for your injuries.
Contact Our Attorneys
For legal advice following an elevator or escalator accident, contact our attorneys at Metzger & Kleiner. We will accommodate you and your injury by visiting you at home or in the hospital. Contact us online or call 866-847-4170 to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. There are no attorney fees until we achieve a verdict or settlement.
