Bronx, New York – Trip and Fall: Elevator Accident Injuries Really Happen

If you are injured while riding in an elevator, call the personal injury lawyers at Feiner & Lavy.

Living in a vertical city like New York means taking an elevator ride is something we take for granted. Who thinks they could ever suffer an injury in an elevator?

Elevator accidents happen, and more than 10-thousand people are injured and nearly 30 more are killed in these injuries every year. The Bronx personal injury law firm of Feiner & Lavy stands ready to help fight for you if you are injured in an elevator accident.

This seems like a scenario from a horror move: An elevator door opens, you are reading something and walk in, but there is no elevator, and you fall down the shaft. This isn’t the kind of accident that leads to 10-thousand injuries a year.

Elevator accidents are more likely a trip and fall accident. Elevators that stop just out of alignment with a floor can lead to a bone breaking trip and fall accident. We have read stories of people who have had severe breaks that resulted in death. In other cases, rapid elevator descent of several floors results in a hard stop that leaves all the occupants on the ground, stunned by the experience. This can result in broken bones or back injuries. There can also be electric shocks due to faulty wiring in the elevator panel. And, yes, there are a handful of cases every year where someone really does plunge down an elevator shaft.

Most of the time the fault lies with the building owner and his maintenance staff, but there are times where the unit itself is defective. If you are injured in an elevator, the lawyers at Feiner & Lavy will investigate the incident thoroughly so we can accurately pursue a claim on your behalf.

While an incident like this can be shocking, be sure to immediately call for help, file a police report, and seek medical attention even if you think you’re okay. Broken bones, soft tissue injuries, back and neck injuries or head injuries may not be immediately apparent and can take time to emerge. Taking care of your health is important, but so is creating a trail of evidence.

Care for injuries suffered in an elevator accident can be expensive. A serious back injury as a result of a rapid fall and sudden stop by an elevator can leave you in pain for months or years. Healing a back injury can be very difficult, and often results in expensive visits to doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, pain management doctors, and could require surgery. Back injuries can last a lifetime and can rob you of the physical activity and freedom of movement you have always enjoyed. It shouldn’t be a burden that you share alone! The people responsible must be held accountable, and this is exactly what Feiner & Lavy does.

As one of the best Bronx personal injury law firms, Feiner & Lavy knows that if you are hurt in a slip and fall accident, you need to talk to a lawyer. Don’t take that settlement until you call Feiner & Lavy! The experience and knowledge accumulated during many decades of combined experience representing personal injury cases and the broad range of capabilities we have developed during our years in practice are the keys that enable us to successfully win you the settlement you deserve. We are a local Bronx personal injury law firm that knows our courts, our borough and our clients. We develop very friendly relationships with our clients, and we pride ourselves on our level of determination – we will not stop until our clients’ cases are resolved with the highest possible payout. If you believe you have been injured at the hands of another, call us today at 212-393-9130 for a free consultation.

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