An elevator accident can occur anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Whether in an apartment building, shopping mall, hotel, department store, construction site, or hospital, an elevator accident can lead to a variety of serious injuries or even death. When an elevator accident occurs, the owner of the premises will be held liable for damages to the victim.

New York Elevator Accident Laws

Elevator accidents are an example of a premises liability. Under New York premises liability law, property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that all elevators on the premises are properly maintained and frequently inspected. If a property owner fails to maintain or inspect the elevators on the premises, and as a result someone becomes injured or killed, the owner will be held liable for damages. If you can prove that the owner of the property acted negligently by failing to maintain, repair, or inspect the elevators on the premises, you will be awarded compensation for your past and future medical bills, medication costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

However, it can be very difficult to prove whether or not the property owner acted negligently and is liable for the accident. For this reason, it’s in your best interest to retain the services of a New York elevator accident lawyer who has extensive experience handling these types of cases.

Contact New York Elevator Accident Lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter

Attorney Jonathan C. Reiter has over 30 years of experience in New York accident and injury law, and has successfully helped many clients recover the compensation they deserve. Mr. Reiter has represented clients who have been injured in elevator accidents stemming from the following:

• Failure to maintain or repair electrical equipment
• Plummets or free falls
• Falling down elevator shafts
• Sudden stops
• Stops in between floors
• Doors closing too quickly

If you have been injured in an elevator accident, attorney Jonathan Reiter is the lawyer you need to handle your legal affairs. Mr. Reiter understands how to handle these complex cases and recover large sums of compensation for his clients. Furthermore, Mr. Reiter will provide you with the personal attention, unrelenting dedication, and exceptional legal representation you need to get through this difficult time in your life.

To schedule a free, no-hassle consultation with an experienced, knowledgeable, and highly trained New York elevator accident attorney, please contact the Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter at (212) 736-0979.