Maison Law offers representation to victims of California elevator accidents and a free case evaluation to help you during these difficult times. We believe that all responsible parties should be held accountable for the harm results from elevator accidents in many different areas. Our case review comes at no obligation to you so that you do not have to worry about the financial stress associated with your claim.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a California Elevator Accident?
If you were involved in an elevator accident that led to minimal injuries and property damage, you may not need the assistance of a lawyer. However, if you have suffered from serious injuries and know that another party is to blame for your accident, you are empowered to seek financial recovery for your accident. In these cases, speaking with an attorney can be beneficial.
Unfortunately, insurance companies do not always make it easy to move forward after you have been hurt in an accident on someone else’s property. They might even try to pin the blame on you even when you have evidence pointing in the other direction. Maison Law of California will protect you and be your safeguard during these challenging times.
What Are Some Common Causes of Elevator Accidents?
Elevator accidents can happen in many different areas, from hotels and malls to apartment buildings and condo complexes. These accidents happen because of imperfect design and installation in many cases; however, there are other reasons as well. These accidents happen due to some of the following reasons:
- Faulty wiring
- Misleveled elevators
- Defects in doors
- Sudden drop or rising
- Falling down elevator shafts
- Power failure
- Excessive speed
Due to these accidents, a variety of serious injuries could result in passengers. These include neck injuries, lacerations, amputations, soft tissue injuries, brain injuries, and even death in the most severe cases. Elevator accidents are also incredibly traumatizing, which can affect a victim emotionally in the years to come.
Who is Responsible for a California Elevator Accident?
Various businesses and buildings have elevators on their properties. This means that, in these areas, there is always a risk that an elevator accident could happen. When one of these accidents occurs, determining liability is not always easy. However, it could come down to whoever owns the property – such as hotels, malls, apartment building owners, and more.
Property owners are generally liable for elevator accidents due to the fact that they are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the elevator. Property owners are sometimes alerted to the fact that there is a defect or an issue with an elevator and they do nothing to fix it or shut it down. If a company does not maintain, inspect, or repair the elevator, then they could be liable for any resulting damages.
What Damages Are Available After an Elevator Accident?
It is up to you as the victim of an elevator accident to show that another party’s negligence led to your accident. If you are successful in doing so with the help of your attorney, you may be eligible for some of the following damages:
- Medical expenses you have incurred
- Medical bills you expect to incur in the future
- Lost wages from missed time at work
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Therapy costs
- Travel costs to and from doctor’s appointments
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death damages in certain cases
In California, you have two years to file a claim under the state’s statute of limitations before you are unable to file any longer. This is why it is important that you speak with an attorney immediately after your accident so that you can get started on your claim and protect your rights.
Contact a California Elevator Injury Lawyer
It can be devastating and traumatic to become involved in an elevator accident in California. Luckily, at Maison Law, our team of California premises liability lawyers are here to help you after your life has been upended by one of these life-altering accidents. We offer you and your family a free case evaluation that comes with no obligation to you. Contact us today to get started on your claim.
