There are few things more frightening than sustaining an injury in a defective elevator. These accidents are almost never the passenger’s fault, and if you are someone who has been injured in an elevator accident, you must continue reading and speak with our knowledgeable Manhattan personal injury lawyer to learn more about elevator accidents, what to do after being hurt in one, and how our firm can help you through every step of the legal process ahead. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the most common causes of elevator accidents in Manhattan?
Elevator accidents can occur for a wide range of reasons, though they are generally caused by some sort of negligence. Some of the most common causes of elevator accidents in Manhattan are as follows:
- Power failures
- Faulty wiring
- Failing to sufficiently maintain equipment
- Door operator errors
- Negligent elevator design
- Pully system malfunctions
- Poor installations
- Sudden stops
- Control system breakdowns
- Drive malfunctions
Who is responsible for injuries sustained in an elevator accident?
If you are injured in an elevator accident, you will have to hire an experienced Manhattan personal injury lawyer who can work to determine the liable party. For example, in many cases, elevator accidents are caused by negligent product designers or manufacturers, in which case our firm will file a product liability claim. However, in other cases, as long as our firm can prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the unsafe elevator conditions, failed to fix them timely, and that you were injured and sustained significant damages as a result, we will file a premises liability claim against that property owner.
How long will I have to sue a property owner for an injury in Manhattan?
If you are injured in an elevator accident or otherwise in Manhattan, you must ensure that you file your claim on time. Every state has a statute of limitations when it comes to personal injury claims, and New York is no exception. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Manhattan is, generally, three years, which means that in most cases, you will have three years from the date of your accident to take legal action against the party responsible. Our firm is here to help. All you have to do is ask.
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