Elevator Litigation

New York City Elevator Accident Litigation Attorneys

At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C. in New York City, we have decades of experience and a proven track record of success in getting results for clients injured in elevator accidents. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We have offices in New York City and Long Island.

Elevators provide convenience for those working in or occupying a large building. When safety and quality standards fall short, however, serious injuries can occur.

To ensure safety and proper operation, building owners must have a strict elevator maintenance schedule in place. Elevators must stop at places level with the floor itself to prevent some one from falling after the elevator door opens. Those who travel in elevators have a reasonable expectation that they will get to the floor they select and not get stuck in the elevator because of an elevator door malfunction.

While physical injuries can occur from an elevator accident or defect, psychological harm is done when an elevator stops between floors for long periods of time. Fears and outright phobias can set in if someone is entrapped in a closed in space without any idea when they will be freed from the elevator. Post-traumatic stress can be a factor in many elevator accident cases.

As much as any other personal injury/product liability case we handle at Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., the use of experts in elevator accidents is vital. Their knowledge and insight can be invaluable in establishing a successful elevator accident case. By teaming with them, we can identify if the elevator manufacturer or the building owner was at fault. Sometimes, both can be liable if there was a failure to maintain the elevator.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding an elevator accident, please contact us.