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Used throughout malls, hotels, and all types of multistory buildings, elevators and escalators are very convenient for guests and employees. However, as useful as these machines may be, some do not have proper safety features or may be operating with dangerous defects.
In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission notes that escalators and elevators cause injuries to 17,000 people each year.
For a free consultation regarding your legal options after an elevator or escalator injury, contact the Danville elevator and escalator injury lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C. today.
The Dangers of Elevators and Escalators
Even when working properly, elevators and escalators often operate with very little room for human input or control. While elevators provide some fundamental level of control, these inputs often then funnel into an automatic motion system. Escalators, on the other hand, require riders to move at a pre-set pace. As a result, the following injuries may occur:
- Severe cuts and broken bones
- Brain damage from falls
- Amputated fingers and toes
- Degloving, or the loss of skin
Escalators can pose an especially serious falling threat to elderly riders and a similar threat for children. As each step slips under the escalator comb at the top or folds into the step in front, a child’s fingers and toes may become trapped in the machine. Injuries involving limbs and fingers becoming trapped are also commonly seen in elevator accidents.
Why Choose Spiros?
Our successes speak for themselves. We are proud to say that we have won massive damages for individuals victimized by the negligence of others. Here are some of our prominent examples:
- $300,000 for a woman injured in a snowmobile accident.
- $9,842,900, the second-largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County, for an innocent baby who suffered immense harm and required an emergency craniotomy.
- $1,450,000, the largest verdict in Ford County, for a driver injured when another car ran a stop sign.
These are just a few examples of the many successful cases we have argued. We have experience dealing with a wide range of personal injury cases. We help clients with the following cases:
As our reviews show, at Spiros Law, P.C., we also pride ourselves on clear, honest communication with our clients and potential clients. From the moment we assess a case, we are upfront about the likely outcomes, good or bad. We understand that individuals seeking a personal injury attorney have already experienced great pain, suffering, and loss. Because of this, we strive to be compassionate, open, and transparent with every person who calls us for help or advice.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured because of an unsafe escalator or elevator, you may be eligible to pursue legal action. For more information regarding your legal options, contact the Danville elevator and escalator injury attorneys of Spiros Law, P.C. today.
We offer a free case evaluation, and with three offices—Champaign, Kankakee, and Danville, IL—we have a team near you ready to help. Don’t wait—complete our online form, chat live, or call our offices 24/7 by message and we will work to get you justice!
