Private Home Elevator Accident Attorney

According to the average person, having an elevator in your home is not a standard feature. In reality, many homes are single-level and do not need the added cost of installing or caring for this mechanical device. However, it is shocking to many people to discover that there are around 150,000 private home elevators in use in the United States. In addition, California is the state that has the most private home elevators in use. The large homes of the stars in Hollywood, LA, San Francisco, Malibu, and other trendy communities are sure to account for most of these, as the units in this category do not include those used in apartment or condo buildings.

In addition to the famous people who use private home elevators in their mansions, there is also a small segment of the population that is wealthy and elderly and uses these devices for ease of mobility. The elevator is a tool to travel from one floor to the next in a safe manner rather than a feature that is more for sheer extravagance than a use case. But what all of these units have in common is that they are complex mechanical devices that require inspections, testing, service, and routine repairs to ensure they are safe for use. And as with all mechanical items, they can fail or be damaged. The sad result in these cases is a private home elevator accident that typically involves some severe injuries to the passengers of the elevator car.

If you or a loved one recently sustained harm in a private home elevator accident, please know that you do not need to sort out this complex legal matter on your own. The team of dedicated legal experts at Normandie Law Firm is just a call away and can be reached around the clock to provide legal guidance and peace of mind. You might have been working in a residence with a private home elevator, making a delivery there, or visiting a friend or colleague when the private home elevator accident occurred. But please know our staff will help you understand your rights and how to take the appropriate steps to protect yourself from the hardships of costly medical expenses and other losses because of the injuries you suffered. In addition, they will help you quickly book a free consultation with a skilled private home elevator accident attorney at Normandie Law Firm to fully review your case.

Once you have related the facts of the injury incident to your Normandie Law Firm attorney, they will explain to you the legal merit of the case as well as your ability to file a lawsuit to seek any compensation that is owed to you to cover your losses and expenses resulting from the incident. With this valuable information, you will be well-prepared to begin making choices that can greatly reduce your stress and the challenges created by your injuries. But please also note that you are never obligated to file a lawsuit for the harm you suffered if hiring Normandie Law Firm to represent you if you choose to file a private home elevator accident injury lawsuit.

We provide all this free information and guidance to ensure that all private home elevator accident injury victims have the information and resources to make the best choices to meet their immediate and long-term needs. But we ask that you contact our staff quickly as there is a time limit for you to take action to protect yourself from medical debt and other issues created by the injury accident.

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Why Are Private Home Elevators So Dangerous?
Because most people do not have a private home elevator, they are not aware of the service and care these devices require. When you enter a public elevator, you will see a certificate displayed that notes the date of the most recent inspection of the unit. That is because, without routine care and maintenance, any elevator can become a safety hazard. Occupants only see the most minimal function of the elevator when they walk in and press a button to move to another floor. The truly impressive working parts are all housed in the shaft and on the exterior of the elevator car. Without the proper care, many aspects of the machine can fail, such as:

• Sensors that prevent the doors from closing on a person as they enter the elevator car
• The adjustments that deliver the car precisely to the level of the desired floor so there is no gap in the floor when exiting or entering the car
• The cables and riggings that secure the elevator car to the hoist system
• The pulleys, hardware, and motor that actually move the elevator car
• When any of these components are not functioning correctly, the result can be catastrophic injuries for the person using the elevator.

Common Private Home Elevator Accident Injuries
Sadly, the range of injuries from a private home elevator accident can range from mild to life-threatening. The overall age and health of the victim are also a contributing factor to the severity and outcome of many of these upsetting incidents. In the worst cases, the victim will suffer multiple injuries that could include:

• A partial or complete amputation
• Fractured, broken, of shattered bones
• Compound fractures
• Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerves
• Dislocated joints and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joint
• Damage to the back, neck, or spinal cord
• Injuries to the delicate skin on the face or the eyes, ears, nose or mouth
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can also involve damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Head injuries that could include a skull fracture, severe concussion, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries

Who Is Responsible For My Private Home Elevator Accident Injuries?
At first glance, you might assume that all private home elevator accident injuries are the fault of the homeowner. This logic makes sense when you think about premises liability and the legal obligation of all property owners to maintain the space in a safe and hazard-free manner. However, in some instances, the homeowner met their obligation by hiring a private home elevator service company to maintain the unit. The service company could have failed to properly inspect the elevator, missed damage that should have been located in the inspection, improperly repaired an issue, or used poor quality parts for a repair. In these cases, the elevator service company failed to meet their obligation and duty of care, making them liable for your injuries due to the elevator failure and accident.

Other possible responsible parties could be a house manager, the staff of a rental company, or a leasing agent who is responsible for scheduling service for the features of the home and who failed to ensure the elevator was inspected and services as needed. While this all sounds very complex and more than you wish to explore, please know that your Normandie Law Firm private home elevator accident attorney will investigate the entire matter and provide you with the information you need to understand whom to hold accountable for your injuries and losses due to the incident.

How Much Is A Private Home Elevator Accident Injury Lawsuit Worth?
Victims of personal injuries rarely have a keen understanding of the valuation process for a personal injury lawsuit. Many think there are predetermined compensation amounts awarded by the court that will streamline the process and get them their compensation quickly. However, that is not correct. Each case is carefully evaluated, and the amount of compensation awarded by the court is based on the actual losses and expenses incurred by the victim.

Working with your Normandie Law Firm private home elevator accident attorney, you will compile all the documents that verify your allowable expenses needed to calculate your compensation amount. The items that are most commonly used in the process include but are not always limited to:

• All current and projected medical expenses related to the treatment of the injuries suffered in the elevator accident, as well as any emotional care needed to address the trauma and stress of the incident and injuries
• The cost of all legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your private home elevator accident injury lawsuit
• The cost to replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the home elevator accident
• The victim’s lost income if the harm suffered in the private home elevator accident prevented the victim from returning to work until they were fully recovered

How Long Do I Have To File A Private Home Elevator Accident Injury Lawsuit?
As the victim of personal injuries like a private home elevator accident injury incident, you have two years from the date of the injuries to file your lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed with the court when the time limit expires, you will lose the right to seek compensation and justice for the losses and expenses created by that incident. In addition, there are minimal exceptions to the time limit that would provide a victim added time to take legal action once the two years have passed.

How Can I Afford To Hire Normandie Law Firm For My Private Home Elevator Accident Injury Lawsuit?
When you hire Normandie Law Firm, we never ask for any upfront payments or expenses. Instead, our team will handle any case with legal merit and only get paid once the matter is resolved and the victim has the compensation that includes funds to cover their legal fees and other expenses. In addition, if your Normandie Law Firm private home elevator accident attorney fails to win the case and deliver the compensation needed to cover your bills, you owe the law firm nothing for its time and investment in preparing the lawsuit. Please make time at your earliest convenience to contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss the details of your injury incident and the time remaining to take legal action. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to help you resolve this unfortunate injury incident.

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