Elevator Accidents in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, May 20, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Thousands of Arizonians ride up and down elevators on a daily basis. Whether to get to their apartments, condominiums, or work, many individuals trust a small part of their commute to these machines. With around 600,000 elevators in the United States, the prevalence of these injuries occurs more frequently than one may think. These can be very traumatizing and scary so it is important in these situations to consult an Arizona personal injury lawyer to discuss what your options for compensation may be.

There are many different types of elevator accidents. Some include the following:

Types of Elevator Accidents

• Elevator getting stuck
• Elevator doors opening to an open shaft
• Suddenly speeds up or slows down.
• The elevator does not level with the floor
• An elevator cable breaks or plummets into an open shaft.
• The elevator door closes and traps someone.
• The electronic eye mechanism does not work properly.

More frequently the types of injuries that occur with elevator accidents are relatively minor but on occasion the injuries can be rather severe and would require significant medical attention. These injuries could result in massive medical bills, and can lead to problems with the insurance companies.

Types of injuries as a result of elevator accidents

• Scrapes and mild pinches
• Tendon lacerations
• Nerve lacerations
• Spinal Injury
• Brain damage
• Bone Fractures
• Amputation

There are many individuals who can be held accountable for an elevator accident occurring. First, the elevator manufacturer may be held responsible if they used faulty parts, especially if they had prior knowledge of that specific part having problems in the past. The elevator service company may also be held accountable if they failed to repair the elevator or did not repair it accurately. The third party that can be responsible is the business owner or apartment landlord who is in responsible for the buildings in which the elevators are in. If they have ignored requests for repair, then they are responsible for providing compensation to those who are injured from these elevators.
There are many consequences and burdens to face if you are a victim of the assault. Some of these include:

The aftermath of elevator accidents

• Medical bills
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of earning support
• Lost wages
• Rehabilitation costs
• Loss of your earning capacity
• Lack of insurance cooperation
• Pain and suffering
• Time away from school

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured in an elevator you should contact an Arizona personal injury attorney to discuss your options for compensation. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe and the surrounding areas are all very susceptible to these elevator accidents. Elevators should be properly maintained, and if you or a loved one are hurt by a faulty elevator then you deserve justice. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com

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