Almost every building with multiple levels has an elevator that its consumers or residents can use to travel up and down. What we normally do not think of is the risk that they pose to us. Elevators can seriously malfunction if they are not properly maintained. According to the CDC, about 30 people are killed and 17,000 are seriously injured from elevator accidents every year. If you or a loved one has been in an elevator accident, you may consider filing a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner or the elevator manufacturer.
What types of elevator accidents occur?
There are a few types of accidents that can result from an elevator accident. The most severe would be when the elevator car quickly drops. This can result in a number of serious injuries including broken or fractured bones and concussions. Even worse, imagine an elevator falling from a corporate building’s 50th floor; this would be a very serious accident and could result in death.
Another type of injury would be tripping or falling when entering or exiting. An elevator should line up seamlessly with the ground floor that it is stopping at. When this does not happen and there is somewhat of a height difference, then many people are prone to tripping over it and falling, which can cause concussions, bruising, cuts and scrapes, fractured bones, and more. Similarly, when entering or exiting an elevator, the door may unexpectedly open or close on a person, thus crushing their side(s) and causing injury there.
Who is liable?
Businesses and landlords have a duty to their consumers, employees, and residents to keep them safe through any possible measures. This includes conducting regular safety inspections on elevators to ensure that they are safe for the public to use. If a property owner fails to do so, they can be sued in a premises liability case since the accident occurred on their property. Also, if the elevator has an unexpected malfunction, then you can sue the manufacturer of the elevator for not properly building and assembling it.
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