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Philadelphia, PA Elevator and Escalator Accident Attorney

Elevators and escalators are inventions of convenience. However, even though these devices keep us from having to walk up flights of stairs, there are times when they can also cause severe injuries. At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, our dedicated team is standing by to help when you need a Philadelphia elevator and escalator accident attorney. We have the resources necessary to step in and investigate the claim, determine liability, and help secure full compensation for your losses.

Philadelphia injuries on elevators or escalators

Elevators and escalators are areas on private or public property where guests and visitors can sustain significant injuries if the devices are not properly inspected or maintained. There are various ways that elevator and escalator injuries can occur.

These devices are made up of hundreds of moving parts that require regular maintenance. Any of these moving parts impose a significant threat to a person if the parts are not working properly. Some of the leading hazards include body parts or clothing getting caught in the moving parts, which can lead to significant injuries or even fatalities. Additionally, injuries can occur in a less traumatic fashion. Something as simple as a broken railing on an escalator or a wet floor on an elevator can lead to significant slip and fall injuries.

At Solomon, Sherman & Gabay, our premises liability lawyers in Philadelphia have extensive experience helping clients who have sustained the following injuries:

  • Severe lacerations
  • Severe sprains or strains
  • Broken or dislocated bones
  • Open head wounds
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries with paralysis
  • Other severe neck or back injuries
  • Crush injuries or amputations
  • Internal organ damage
  • Internal bleeding

Requirements for inspection of elevators and escalators in Pennsylvania

When we turn to Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code, it is clear that the Department of Labor and Industry has “the sole jurisdiction to approve the construction in use of all elevators and other lifting devices, no matter where they are located in Pennsylvania.”

Property owners have to gain initial approval and inspection from the state when they install a new elevator or escalator. Additionally, the law in PA requires that these devices be inspected every six or 12 months.

Call our Philadelphia elevator and escalator accident lawyer today

If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury on an escalator or an elevator in the Philadelphia area, turn to the team at Solomon, Sherman & Gabay as soon as possible. Our attorneys have the resources necessary to conduct a complete investigation into your claim in order to determine liability. Our goal is to recover compensation for your losses, which can include coverage of:

  • All medical bills caused by the incident
  • Lost income if you cannot work while you recover
  • Any household out-of-pocket expenses you incur
  • Loss of quality of life damages
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Possible punitive damages against the alleged negligent party

When you need a Philadelphia elevator and escalator accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling 215-665-1100.

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