Elevators are convenient pieces of machinery that help many people. When in use, people rarely consider the idea of being involved in an accident. However, they happen more often than people would think. This may be if they are not properly created or maintained. When these accidents happen, they can cause injuries that have the potential to impact a person for the rest of their life. If you were involved in an elevator accident, contact an experienced Florida personal injury attorney for assistance with your case.
What are Common Types of Elevator Accidents?
There are many different ways a person can be involved in an elevator accident in Florida. Oftentimes, it is the result of a property owner not conducting routine inspections or a manufacturer being negligent during production. The following are different ways an elevator accident can happen:
- Electrocutions due to faulty wiring
- Tripping due to uneven or unbalanced leveling with the floor
- Falling down the elevator shafts
- Getting caught in between malfunctioning doors
- Being whipped around due to excessive elevator speed
- Elevator fires
Can I Recover Compensation?
After an elevator accident takes place, those who are involved can suffer significantly. This can be physically, emotionally, and financially. To cover the expenses related to this trauma, people often pursue compensation through legal action. The following injuries may be compensated for:
- Cuts and bruises
- Crush injuries
- Back injuries
- Head trauma
- Neck injuries
- Severed limbs
- Broken bones
- Wrongful death
A personal injury claim must be filed if the injured party wants to pursue compensation. This requires proving negligence directly caused the injuries they sustained. This can be done by gathering evidence with the assistance of an attorney. Depending on the case, there could be grounds for a premises liability or product liability case. Evidence that can be beneficial during this time can include security camera footage, witness statements, police reports, pictures of the safety hazard, medical documentation of the injuries you sustained, and more.
Contact our Firm
To discuss your case with our experienced Panama City personal injury attorneys, contact Manuel & Thompson, P.A. today for your free consultation.
