An accident on stairs, on an elevator or on an escalator should not be presumed to be simply the result of an individual's clumsiness or carelessness. A detailed investigation into the circumstances of an accidental injury on stairs or steps, on an elevator or on an escalator often reveals one of the following types of negligence by property owners or others:
- Stairways may have been constructed with non-conforming risers and treads or in violation of building codes specifying width, height, narrowness and steepness standards.
- Stairs or hallways leading to elevators may be wet or have tripping hazards such as loose carpet.
- Stairs may not meet legal requirements for handrails or other features.
- Elevators may not have had proper maintenance.
- Escalators may be lacking proper precautionary features or may have been malfunctioning the day of the accident.
Responsible parties may include property owners, business owners, inspectors, installers or repairers of stairs, elevators or escalators. If you or your family member suffered a serious or catastrophic injury in a Camden or Cherry Hill escalator accident, lawyer Daniel K. Newman can advise and assist you as you seek compensation.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation With Voorhees Elevator Injury Attorney Daniel K. Newman
After a Camden County stair fall injury, attorney Daniel K. Newman offers free initial consultations. Talk with attorney Daniel K. Newman in a free initial consultation at our South Jersey law office. Contact the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman by calling 856-282-0182 or 866-515-3761 or by completing our online form.
