New York City Elevator Accident 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.

New York City is a vertical city that is built up, not out. Elevators provide convenience for those working in or occupying a large building. When safety and quality standards fall short, however, serious injuries can occur.

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an elevator accident, contact a New York City elevator accident lawyer to schedule a free initial consultation. We have offices in New York City and Long Island.

Property Owner Responsibility

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 someone 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.

The use of experts in elevator accident cases 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.

Contact a Brooklyn Elevator Safety Inspection Litigation Lawyer

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

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