Waco Elevator and Escalator Injuries Attorney
Elevators and escalators have become so much a fixture of modern life that it is difficult to imagine that they can be sources of very real danger. But the warning signs that are ever-present at the base of an escalator are there for a good reason. Both elevators and escalators are responsible for thousands of serious injuries each year, yet few people are aware of these hidden hazards. Because these mechanisms are almost exclusively on the property of a commercial or corporate interest, those entities are responsible for ensuring their safety.
If you or your child has been injured by an elevator or escalator, contact Waco elevator and escalator injuries lawyer Vic Feazell at 877-948-4842. With Vic, you can be sure that you will receive the committed and experienced legal representation you deserve.
Surprising Statistics
Depending upon where you work or live, riding an elevator may be an indispensable part of your everyday routine. But, contrary to the perception that little can go wrong with either an elevator or escalator, there are a number of different ways that such a ride may prove harmful or even deadly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Products Safety Commission, elevator and escalator-related incidents kill roughly 30 people each year in the United States, and 17,000 sustain severe injury. Some of the most frequent causes of elevator/escalator death are:
- Falls
- Being caught in/between moving parts
- Striking
- Collapse
Contact Us
There was no way to predict that the elevator or escalator you were about to use would malfunction. But the injuries that you received may have left you with significant medical bills, pain, and suffering. Contact Waco elevator and escalator injuries lawyer Vic Feazell at 877-948-4842 to learn how you can pursue financial compensation from the parties responsible for your injury.
