Common Injuries from Escalator and Walkway Accidents in Los Angeles
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 in Los Angeles
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.
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.
