NYC Attorneys Representing Clients Injured by Elevator Malfunctions
People who live and work in New York City rely on elevators at our jobs and in many of our homes. We have every right to expect that those elevators have been properly designed, manufactured, installed, inspected and maintained to ensure the safety of passengers.
At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our New York City defective elevator accident lawyers help clients seek fair compensation from property owners and elevator maintenance companies for injuries caused by trip-and-fall accidents, elevator shaft falls and door-related accidents.
Based in Manhattan, we serve clients in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester. Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has more than 30 years of New York personal injury experience. To schedule a free consultation, contact us today.
Identifying Who Was Responsible for Your Injuries
The companies that manufacture elevators, the vendors that install them and the property owners and maintenance companies that maintain them all have a responsibility to take reasonable care to avoid elevator accidents. There are two major causes of elevator accidents in New York:
- Malfunctioning elevator doors: Elevator doors are supposed to have sensors to prevent them from closing on people's bodies, as well as interlock devices to prevent them from opening into empty elevator shafts. When these devices malfunction or are not present, elevator passengers can suffer crush injuries or serious falls.
- Misleveled elevators: When an elevator does not properly line up with the floor, people can trip and fall, suffering serious injuries. Misleveling is a particularly frequent problem in older residential buildings with outdated elevator equipment and inadequate maintenance.
Elevator accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a malfunctioning elevator, you deserve an opportunity to seek fair compensation. Let us put our experience and passion to work for you.
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