Elevator
Accident Lawyer Services
In
the United States, over 120 billion riders will travel
on an estimated 600,000 elevators each year. Unfortunately,
because of the large percentage of traffic, accidents
will occur. According to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, elevator and escalator accidents kill nearly
30 people and injure thousands more annually.
The most serious injuries reported for elevators are
due to falls, particularly involving riders over the
age of 65 years old. Passengers may also get stuck between
elevator doors when they close suddenly or fall into
open elevator shafts, often resulting in serious injury
or death. Half of all elevator accidents involve maintenance
workers.
When you enter and leave the elevator:
- Enter
and exit carefully. Step up or down if the elevator
floor and hall floor are not level.
- Hold
children and pets firmly.
- Stand
clear of the doors - keep clothes and carry on items away
from the opening.
Push
and hold the DOOR OPEN button if doors need to be held
open, or ask someone to push the button for you.
When
riding on the elevator:
- Stand
next to the elevator wall
- Hold
the handrail, if available
- Pay
attention to the floor indications
- If
the doors do not open when the elevator stops, push
the DOOR OPEN button
Elevator
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