Chicago Elevator Drop Lawyer

Elevator Drop

Elevators are great inventions which allow people to live and work in multi-story buildings with ease. They are less tiring than stairs and less space-consuming than escalators. Elevators in schools, office buildings, shopping malls, and more are invaluable modes of transportation for the disabled, handicapped, and elderly, helping them to function in a relatively normal and independent fashion. However, as with many technologies, elevators are not without their dangers. Causes of elevator-related injuries include:

• Sudden drops, which can injure passengers much like falling does,
• Closing doors, which can trap arms, legs, or fingers, or
• Unevenly aligned floors, which pose trip and fall hazards.

If a property owner has an elevator installed on his or her property, he or she has an obligation to ensure that it is in good working order and safe for use. This obligation may take the form of proper maintenance, warning signs, or emergency repairs. If a property owner fails to fulfill his or her obligations, the odds of a passenger being seriously injured increase, and become the direct responsibility of the property owner.

The Chicago elevator accident attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake believe that every person has a right to live and work in a safe environment. If you have been injured as the result of an elevator accident, the owner or operator may be responsible for your pain and suffering. Call 312-466-8200 to discuss your situation with a Chicago elevator drop lawyer today.