Home Elevator Accident Attorney

Living in California, you are certainly aware of the many affluent communities that are home to the rich and famous. What the stars call homes are what the average person would consider a mansion because it has five or six floors, countless bedrooms and bathrooms, and typically at least one home elevator to make life easier for the guests and staff tasked with maintaining the massive household. You might not expect to learn that over 150,000 home elevators are in use in the United States. Less unexpected is that California is the single state with the most home elevators installed and in use.

The other information that is not shocking is that California leads the country in home elevator accidents. With more home elevator units than in other states, it makes a certain amount of sense. But you would expect wealthy homeowners with an elevator in their house to be sure to have them routinely inspected and serviced to prevent such upsetting and costly issues as a home elevator accident. But that is apparently not the case in all residences that have a home elevator.

If you have had the misfortune of suffering harm in a home elevator accident, please know that these cases are more common than you might expect, and the expert staff at Normandie Law Firm has decades of experience in resolving these more complicated legal matters. All you need to do is grab the phone and contact the dedicated office team to begin learning more about your rights as the victim of a personal injury and how our expert attorneys will help you protect yourself and your financial future from excessive medical debt and costly expenses because of someone else’s negligence. In addition to providing this helpful information, our team will assist you in booking your free consultation with a skilled home elevator accident attorney to explore the case further.

During your meeting with the Normandie Law Firm home elevator accident attorney, they will ask questions regarding the details of the incident to gather all the vital information needed to professionally evaluate the case. Once that is completed, they will explain the legal merit of the case and your ability to file a home elevator injury lawsuit to secure any compensation owed to you for the losses and expenses created by the incident. With this information and guidance, you will be ready to make crucial choices that could impact your financial stability for many years.

Please also know that you will never be pressured to file a lawsuit or take any legal action, nor will you be legally obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm if you do wish to pursue legal action regarding this matter at that time or in the future. Our purpose in delivering all of this vital information for free is to ensure that all personal injury victims have the facts and resources needed to take action that will help them resolve the issues created by another person’s actions and negligence. Please do not hesitate to contact our office staff today, as there is a time limit for you to take legal action regarding your home elevator accident injuries and possible lawsuits.

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What Causes Home Elevator Accidents And Injuries?
When you picture a home elevator, even in a larger house, the unit will often only service a few floors, unlike the massive elevators in high-rise buildings. However, it is critical to understand that even small home elevators can be hazardous and cause injuries if they fail. Modern units use a combination of electronic components and mechanical devices to function. All it takes is a small issue with any facet of a home elevator’s operation and safety features, and someone could suffer severe harm. Routine inspections and home elevator service are vital in preventing these common issues and hazards:

• Sensors that are damaged or the settings are incorrect or out of alignment can result in the elevator doors opening when the car is not properly lined up with the floor on the level of service, leaving a gap that is dangerous
• Damage or excessive wear on the door sensors could cause the doors to close on a person while entering or exiting the elevator and cause crushing injuries
• When the lift devices are not properly serviced, the smooth motion of the elevator as it rises or lowers can become violent and jerking, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries
• If cables, chains, or safety devices are worn or damaged, the elevator car can suddenly fall into the shaft and cause catastrophic injuries to the occupants of the car

Who Should Be Held Accountable For A Home Elevator Accident?
Many people are familiar with premises liability and the idea that the property owner is always ultimately responsible for the safety of the property and any guests who visit. The obligation to perform proper maintenance and care for the structure and features of the property all falls to the owner or management staff hired by the owner. So, it is easy to assume that the property owner or their management staff are always to blame for a home elevator accident. In many instances, the owner is accountable to their house staff if the owner is not onsite. But that is not always the case.

There are many instances when the owner of a large property hires a management company to oversee the property and its care. In these cases, the obligation to have a home elevator service would fall to the property management company as long as that task is part of their contract. The management company could be liable if they failed to schedule the home elevator inspection or approve any required repairs or work. Finally, the blame for your home elevator injuries could fall to the home elevator service company if they failed to provide all the services and repairs needed or they did not inspect the entire unit and missed damage or service that was needed to ensure the elevator’s safety. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to talk to a home elevator accident attorney to further understand these aspects of your case and to find out whom to hold accountable for the injuries you suffered.

Are Home Elevator Accident Injuries Serious?
The severity of injuries sustained in a home elevator accident will vary based on many factors, including the age and overall health of the victim, the condition of the elevator, and the violent nature of the accident. Some issues could result in only minor harm if the elevator shakes or moves in a sudden motion and the victim only slightly bumps the wall of the elevator car. However, in other cases, the injuries are severe because of more sudden movement, the elevator falling, or the door suddenly slamming shut on the victim. In these cases, a home elevator accident victim could suffer several of the following injuries that could be very serious or even life-threatening:

• Broken or shattered bones
• Compound fractures
• Partial or complete amputations
• Harm to the neck, back, or spinal cord
• Injuries to the delicate skin of the face or harm to the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth
• Complete joint dislocations and destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Soft tissue damage and destruction of nerves
• Head injuries that can involve a severe concussion, skull fracture, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
• Severe lacerations and puncture wounds that often include damage to internal organs and internal bleeding

What Is The Value Of My Home Elevator Accident Lawsuit?
Working with your Normandie Law Firm home elevator accident attorney, you will compile all the documentation to verify the losses and expenses you sustained because of the incident. These items will be used to calculate the compensation awarded by the court. The items that are most commonly used in the process include but are not always strictly limited to:

• The cost of all current and projected medical care related to the injuries sustained in the home elevator accident, as well as the cost for any therapy or emotional care needed to address the trauma and stress of the incident and your injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the home elevator accident
• All legal fees related to preparing, filing, and litigating your home elevator accident injury lawsuit
• Your lost income from the harm you suffered in the home elevator accident prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered and cleared to return to work

How Long Do I Have To Take Legal Action?
As the victim of personal injuries, you have two years from the date of the injuries to file a lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed when the time limit expires, you will lose the right to seek compensation for losses and expenses created by that incident via a lawsuit. In addition, you need to know that once the original time limit has expired, securing added time to take legal action on this matter is very challenging. Please contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the remaining time to file a home elevator accident lawsuit.

No Upfront Legal Fees At Normandie Law Firm
When you work with Normandie Law Firm to resolve your home elevator accident injury lawsuit, our firm never gets paid until the case is completed and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal expenses. In addition, if your Normandie Law Firm home elevator injury attorney fails to win your lawsuit and get you that much-needed compensation, you owe the firm nothing for its time and financial investment in preparing the case.

Please make the time today to reach out to the caring staff at Normandie Law Firm to discuss the facts of your home elevator accident, the injuries you suffered, and the possible resolutions we can offer you. Having this information and hope for the future is sure to eliminate your stress and facilitate faster healing and recovery of the injuries you suffered in the home elevator.

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