What To Do If You Were Injured in an Escalator Accident?
If you were injured in an escalator or elevator accident, it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. You may be able to file a personal injury claim, but there is only a limited amount of time to do this. The statute of limitations in New Jersey for filing a personal injury claim is two years from when your accident occurred. The best time to gather the most evidence and the strongest proof of your damages is right after an accident. This is one of the many reasons why you should not wait, but instead, quickly connect with an attorney and start the claims process.
Our South Jersey elevator and escalator fall attorney at Monaco Law PC can assist you with your injury claim after an escalator or elevator accident.
Legal Action After an Elevator or Escalator Accident
Escalators and elevators are found in many commercial and residential buildings. Even some private homes have elevators. These machines can offer great convenience for people who have to travel up and down stairs, especially for those individuals with disabilities where using stairs is impossible. Still, elevators and escalators must have working parts that are not defective; they must be installed correctly, and after installation, they must be maintained. A failure or mistake at any point in the development, design, manufacturing, installation, or upkeep can result in an injury accident or a wrongful death incident.
If a piece of your clothing or shoes gets stuck in an escalator, you may be unable to get free. In an elevator, you could be electrocuted by a faulty system or harmed if there is an unexpected sudden drop. Common injuries victims of escalator or elevator accidents sustain include:
- Head injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones and crushed limbs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Torn and sprains in soft tissues
A victim of an elevator or escalator injury accident may become permanently disabled, suffer extreme emotional distress, require expensive and in-depth medical treatment and therapy, be disfigured, and have no way to go back to work and earn a living. There are many damages that can result when an escalator or elevator accident happens, which is why it is so important not to delay in speaking with an experienced attorney to see what steps may be taken to hold all liable parties financially responsible.
Escalator and elevator accident injury claims can be complicated, and it may be necessary to face aggressive, large insurance companies and corporate lawyers. These entities will make it difficult for a victim to obtain the compensation they are entitled to. When a victim has an attorney on their side who understands this specific type of injury claim, they can even the playing field and improve their chances of success with their claim.
Speak to a New Jersey and Pennsylvania Escalator and Elevator Accident Injury Attorney Today
Our South Jersey elevator and escalator accident lawyer at Monaco Law PC offers free consultations to victims of elevator and escalator accidents. To schedule yours, please call (609) 277-3166 for our New Jersey office and (215) 546-3166 for our office in Pennsylvania.
We are a New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury law firm serving Atlantic County, Bucks County, Burlington County, Cape May County, Camden County, Cheser County, Cumberland County, Delaware County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Montgomery County, Ocean County, Philadelphia, Salem County, and all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Source:
njcourts.gov/faq/what-statute-limitations-claim-my-case
