Case Results
| Construction accident | $2,800,000 |
| Medical malpractice child birth delivery | $2,000,000 |
| Wrongful death in hospital | $2,000,000 |
| Fire burn accident | $1,800,000 |
| Auto head trauma | $1,800,000 |
| Elevator accident | $1,550,000 |
| Fall from building | $1,220,000 |
| Car hit windshield brain injury | $1,200,000 |
| Motor vehicle rollover | $1,100,000 |
| Car accident | $1,085,000 |
| Assaulted at concert | $1,050,000 |
| Construction accident fall from ladder | $1,000,000 |
| Lead paint poisoning | $1,000,000 |
| Construction fall from scaffold | $ 900,000 |
| Explosion | $ 850,000 |
| Forklift | $ 750,000 |
| Construction fall through floor | $ 750,000 |
| Construction accident slip and fall | $ 650,000 |
| Dangerous product | $ 600,000 |
| Hit from behind collision | $ 500,000 |
| Trip and fall | $ 500,000 |
| Fall on broken walk | $ 450,000 |
| Supermarket accident | $ 300,000 |
| Ceiling collapse | $ 255,000 |
| Building Fire | $ 250,000 |
| Door lock security | $ 225,000 |
| Pedestrian knockdown | $ 175,000 |
| Staircase fall | $ 150,000 |
| Dentist malpractice | $ 140,000 |
| Fall down in shopping center | $ 125,000 |
| Dangerous tool | $ 125,000 |
| Slip and fall on city sidewalk | $ 100,000 |
| Unsupervised students | $ 100,000 |
Manhattan Elevator Accident Lawyer
Brooklyn Premises Liability Attorney
Injuries from elevator accidents can be quite serious. While an elevator can be a dangerous environment for construction and maintenance workers, passengers are also easily injured. Proving the cause of an elevator accident can be complex, so you need a lawyer with the technical and legal experience to get the job done right.
I am attorney David DeToffol and I have helped injured clients in New York City for years. My background as a New York State professional engineer gives me the technical knowledge to handle complex elevator accident cases. I am also very experienced with slip and fall accidents, premises liability and wrongful death suits. Please contact DeToffol & Associates at 212-962-2220 to schedule your free consultation.
Injuries to Passengers
The most common injuries to elevator passengers include:
- Doors shutting or opening improperly
- Sudden drops or rises
- Falls into open or unmarked elevator shafts
- Clothing or limbs caught in doors
- Cables snapping
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission data reports that children are frequently injured by elevators, most often by a door closing on an arm or leg. At DeToffol & Associates we have the experience and knowledge you can trust in these serious accident cases.
Injuries to Workers
According to the Center to Protect Worker's Rights 2006 report, elevators kill about 27 and seriously injure more than 10,000 people each year. Half of those killed while working in or near elevator shafts died from falls into the elevator shaft. Other injuries and deaths are caused by:
- Being caught in doors or other moving parts
- Asphyxiation when trapped in an elevator
- Uncontrolled fall of an elevator car
- Electrocution
- Being struck by elevator or counterweight
Do Not Wait To Contact Me
I will work to uncover the cause of your elevator accident. I understand the mechanical and safety issues involved and know what questions to ask. Please contact my Manhattan office at 212-962-2220 or send us an e-mail.
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