Los Angeles Escalator Injury Attorneys

Contact Us for Escalator and Moving Walkway Injury Claims

Escalators, moving walkways, and other pedestrian conveyors can be found in all sorts of buildings, especially large commercial structures. Most do not know that these commonplace and convenient systems can become dangerous when they are defective, damaged, or poorly maintained. If you were hurt in an escalator accident, talk to the attorneys of KMD Law today. We are headquartered in Los Angeles but have the resources, experience, and reputation to help escalator accident clients nationwide.

We can handle injury claims nationwide that involve defective or dangerous:

• Escalators
• Moving walkways
• Autowalks
• People-movers

You may be owed compensation for your injuries after an escalator accident. Our team is here to help you understand the legal processes required to demand and pursue that compensation from the liable party or parties. Let us lead the way today.

Speak with a skilled escalator injury attorney today. Reach out to our firm onlineor call (833) 456-3529.

Common Injuries from Escalator and Walkway Accidents

When an escalator is defective, pieces of it may come loose or break apart. If someone is using the escalator at the time it breaks, they may become partially entrapped in the mechanisms or fall over. In either situation, serious injuries may be the result.

Typical injuries from escalator accidents include:

• Foot injuries
• Ankle injuries
• Knee injuries
• Head injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Soft tissue injuries

In severe cases, escalator injuries can result in a fatality. If you lost a loved one to a fatal escalator accident, we can use our talents and experience to handle a wrongful death claim on your behalf. We know that you could be struggling with grief after losing someone so close to you, so we always act with compassion and sensitivity that respect what you’re going through and the emotions that come with it.

Understanding the Causes of Escalator Accidents

How can something as commonplace as an escalator become so dangerous? Negligence is often at the root of escalator accidents and injuries.

Two leading causes of escalator accidents are:

• Defects: If an escalator or moving walkway is designed or manufactured incorrectly, it may contain a serious defect that only becomes apparent later when it breaks, potentially hurting someone.
• Poor maintenance: Like any piece of machinery, escalators require routine maintenance to keep them from breaking or becoming dangerous. Inadequate maintenance schedules can considerably increase the risk of an escalator accident.

Determining Liability for Escalator Injuries

Liability for an escalator accident and injury depends on the type of issue that caused the incident. If a defect with the escalator caused the injury, the company that designed and/or manufactured the escalator could be liable. On the other hand, if poor maintenance resulted in an escalator accident, the property owner or manager would most likely be liable for any injuries, damages, and losses.

Discovering liability in an escalator or moving walkway accident claim can be a complex process, especially when multiple issues contributed to the accident. Our escalator injury attorneys can handle the investigative process of uncovering liability, though. Leave it up to us, so you can stay focused on yourself and your recovery.

Case Study: Denver Airport Moving Walkway Injury Lawsuit

In a recent news story, a pilot for Delta Airlines was seriously injured by a defective moving walkway installed at Denver Airport. The panel at the end of the moving walkway fell away while it was in use, and his foot became partially trapped in the underlying machinery. He suffered serious tendon and bone injuries that have left him with constant pain and walking difficulties. He also fell over when his foot was suddenly stuck in the machinery, resulting in a painful shoulder injury.

In this incident, it is believed that a defect with the moving walkway’s design caused the issue. The defendant in the pilot’s injury claim is TK Elevator, the company that made it.

Maximizing Your Compensation for Escalator Injuries

Possible compensation in your escalator injury case:

• Past and future medical treatment costs
• Lost wages and reduced income-earning ability
• Pain and suffering

When we are working on your escalator injury claim, we will know where to look for evidence of your injuries and the harm they have caused you. No matter the final total of your damages, our highly experienced team will be ready to fight for them. Our attorneys are known as confident negotiators who can secure compensation through fair settlements. However, we are also tried-and-tested litigators who prepare each case for court and know how to handle stubborn oppositions in trial when that is the best or final option to get our clients the compensation they deserve.

Get Expert Legal Guidance After an Escalator Accident

After suffering a serious injury in an escalator or moving walkway accident, you will have a lot of questions. Why did this happen? Who is liable? How hard is it to file an injury claim? Get answers to those questions and more by coming to KMD Law and talking with our escalator injury attorneys. We are always standing by to help new and returning clients, so it’s always a good time to reach out to our law firm.

Call (833) 456-3529 now and book your free consultation. Learn about our commitment to you with our “no-win, no-fee” policy!