Escalator Accident Lawyers in New York

The Best Lawyer in NY for Escalator Accidents at HURT-911®

If you are one of the unfortunate escalator riders injured on an escalator, the best escalator accident lawyers at 1-800-HURT-911® will hire an expert escalator engineer to investigate and prove the cause of your escalator accident.

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10,000 people are injured every year on escalators

10,000 people are injured every year on escalators. 77% of escalator accidents are caused by slipping or falling.

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Escalator Accidents Causing Wrongful Death

It’s not often that someone is killed in an escalator accident, but 1/3 of deaths on an escalator occurred when the clothing or footwear of someone riding on an escalator got caught in the escalator. 2/3 of deaths on an escalator occurred from a head injury when someone fell while riding on an escalator. It is far more common for people to be killed in elevator accidents.

If you have a loved one who was killed due to an escalator accident, we would like to represent the decedent’s estate for wrongful death. Please read what we can do for you in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Escalator Inspection

Escalators are required to be inspected annually for safety, and there are many safety regulations to prevent escalator accidents.

Due to the high value of injuries usually caused in escalator accidents and usually an unlimited amount of insurance, an escalator expert should be hired immediately to determine and prove the cause of your escalator accident.

Many personal injury lawyers are unwilling to hire an escalator expert because of the cost involved, but we know an escalator expert is well worth the cost. We will advance the cost of an escalator expert for you.

Common Causes of Injury from Escalator Accidents

  • Shoe, foot, or toe  stuck in escalator tread
  • Finger, hand, or arm caught in escalator handrail
  • Hair caught in escalator handrail
  • Clothing caught in escalator handrail or tread step
  • Slip and fall accidents because of grease on the tread
  • Trip and fall accidents

Common Mechanical Causes of Escalator Accidents

  • Worn or missing screws or bolts;
  • Damaged or missing steps;
  • Damaged or missing parts
  • Improper inspection;
  • Improper maintenance;
  • Failure to maintain;
  • Improper repairs;
  • Improper installation of escalator
  • Defective handrails;
  • Buckling or jerky movements;
  • Slippery or greasy substances on the steps;
  • Sudden stop of the escalator

If you were injured or know someone who was killed in an escalator accident in New York, please allow us to have an escalator expert investigate your accident to determine exactly who was at fault and why. Then we can proceed to demand full value for your injury from the companies responsible.

We’re the best escalator accident lawyers, but you may be looking for the best elevator accident lawyers in New York.

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Phil Franckel is a well-known personal injury lawyer in New York since 1989. He is a Founding Partner of 1-800-HURT-911, LLP®, the Personal Injury Dream Team™, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He has an Avvo Top 10  Rating, Avvo Client’s Choice Award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Contributor Award, Multi-Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Award, and others. See Mr. Franckel’s bio for areas of expertise.

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