Elevator Accident Injury

Most people may think that elevator accident injury cases are not that common basis for filing a personal injury claim. Actually, this idea is quite misleading. It is true that road and construction site related accidents are two of the leading causes of injuries and casualties. However, elevator accidents are fast-being a concern of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

In the study, which they have conducted in 2002, the results showed that more that 11,000 victims have incurred an elevator accident injury from these unfortunate and disastrous incidents. This does not include the combined figures of 30 casualties yearly from elevator and escalator accidents.

Usually, an elevator accident injury comes because of these mechanical malfunctions and inadequate maintenance schemes:

• Break down of the pulley mechanism that lets the elevator fall freely until it reach the lowest level at such a high speed


• Inappropriate elevator leveling with the floor


• Elevator entrapment due to engine failure, electricity interruption or emergencies such as building fires and earthquakes


• Falling from an open elevator shaft in a construction site

Before installing an elevator to a building or an establishment, first, it should be duly inspected by the state government for some test on mechanical and physical defects. However, elevators are not under the regulation and supervision of the CPSC. This adds up to the risks of incurring injuries among those elevator-riding public.

Majority of these elevator accidents are under the liability of the building or premise owner who are found guilty of not implementing proper maintenance. However, in cases like elevator failure due to product defect, the unit manufacturer could also be held answerable for the damages. The underlying factor on determining who has the liability merely depends on who has neglected his or her duties.

Finally, for the injured victims, it is very much advisable to consult their trusted legal counsel who can guide and support them on what remedies does the law provide for them. More so, an elevator accident injury lawyer can enhance their chances of obtaining justice and acquiring the largest compensation from the liable party.

The Mesriani and Associate law office offers the best and reliable legal services that suit any other personal injury cases. Call our toll-free number if you are in need of professional advice and expert representation on your injury claim case and we will deliver the legal assistance that you want.