Elevators are complex machines that require regular inspections and proper maintenance to ensure safety. Elevators can cause serious injuries including fractures, joint damage, back injuries, amputations, and even fatalities. Here are some common causes of elevator accidents:
- Pulley System Malfunction: Mechanical breakdowns or defects can cause an elevator to drop rapidly within the shaft.
- Open Shaft Risks: Faulty doors or other failures can expose passengers to the risk of falling into an open shaft.
- Faulty Wiring: Improper wiring can cause malfunctions in elevator controls, elevator entrapment, and electrocutions.
- Improper Service: Improper maintenance, service, repairs, or inspections by unqualified personnel can lead to hazardous conditions.
- Unbalanced Leveling: Switch, sensor, and mechanical failures can cause elevator cars to fail to align with the floor, causing trips and falls.
- Fire and Water Hazards: malfunctions or entrapment can occur due to heat from fires or water from emergency sprinklers or hoses.
Despite building codes and mandated regular inspections intended to protect elevator riders, approximately Ten Thousand (10,000) injuries and nearly Thirty (30) elevator deaths are reported each year. Tragically, each of these incidents is entirely avoidable.
At Certain & Zilberg, we have extensive experience in litigating elevator injury cases. Our dedicated attorneys will fight to obtain the best results for you. If you or a loved one has been injured in an elevator accident, contact us today for a free consultation. Let us help you secure the justice and the full compensation you deserve.
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