Elevator And Escalator Injury Attorneys Serving The Bay Area
One moment you were on an elevator or escalator at a shopping center, office building or BART station. The next, a mechanical failure left you hurt, frightened and unsure of where to turn. Bowles & Verna LLP has fought for Bay Area victims since the mid-1980s, and our attorneys have built over 50 years of combined legal experience in these cases. That means you work with trial lawyers ready to hold property owners and global maintenance corporations accountable while you focus on your recovery.
Common Causes Of Elevator And Escalator Failures
Property owners and maintenance companies often know about problems long before someone gets hurt. Common causes of failures include:
- Sudden drops: A car drops without warning, causing serious impact injuries to riders
- Leveling failures: A car misaligns with the floor, creating a dangerous step-off hazard
- Door malfunctions: Doors close on or trap passengers when sensors or mechanical components fail
- Comb plate entrapments: Clothing, shoes or limbs catch in the escalator’s comb plate
- Mechanical and electrical defects: Worn cables or faulty wiring cause sudden stops or erratic movement
If one of these failures hurt you, a responsible party may have known and failed to act.
Who Is Liable For An Elevator Or Escalator Injury?
These cases often involve multiple potentially liable parties, including property owners, maintenance companies and the original equipment manufacturer. Each party will try to shift blame, making these claims far more complex than a typical premises liability case.
We work with engineering professionals to pinpoint what failed and who is responsible. We prepare every case for trial because corporations like these only negotiate seriously when they know we will not back down.
Serious Injuries Caused By Elevator And Escalator Accidents
These accidents produce some of the most devastating outcomes we see. Victims of elevator and escalator failures often suffer:
- Crush injuries
- Traumatic amputations
- Severe head trauma
- Spinal cord damage
- Broken bones
- Deep lacerations and soft tissue injuries
The financial and personal toll of these injuries runs deep.
You Deserve More Than A Settlement. Talk To A Trial-Ready Bay Area Injury Lawyer.
You did not deserve to get hurt on an elevator or escalator. Bowles & Verna LLP gives you the resources of a full litigation firm and the direct personal attention your case demands. Call our office at 925-478-5763 or reach out to us online to schedule your free consultation today.