If you have been injured by an elevator or escalator, it is important to seek timely representation for your injuries.

Most injuries are caused by malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions, which are usually fixed quickly after an accident calls attention to the hazard.

Several dozen people are killed each year by elevator and escalator accidents and an untold number are seriously injured. Elevator injuries can occur in apartment buildings, condos, malls, office buildings, schools, airports, construction sites and even private homes.

If the injury is a result of a defect in manufacturing, construction or installation, the elevator or escalator company can be held liable for the injuries.

Other injuries are caused by poorly maintained equipment or dangerous conditions like wet or slippery floors and can be the fault of the property owner.

Building management and property owners are required to keep elevators and escalators updated with current safety codes and standards, to maintain proper licenses, and to comply with required safety inspections.

Additionally, the business owner, property owner or manager can be held liable for failure to implement an emergency plan, or to properly train employees. They also can be held responsible for failure to properly mark exits or identify proper exiting procedures in an emergency, such as a fire.

In other situations, maintenance companies and service personnel contracted to keep the elevator or escalator in proper working order may be held liable for faulty maintenance, failure to identify unsafe conditions or looming maintenance problems.

If you have been injured by an elevator or escalator, contact the law offices of Commander+Pound for a free appointment to discuss your rights.

We will work with you to determine the extent of your injuries and the best course of action to get you the compensation you deserve.

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