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Most buildings that have more than one floor have either an elevator or an escalator. Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of this equipment, some building owners or managers are either not aware of the requirements needed to keep escalators and elevators up to code or simply fail to keep them in proper and safe working condition.
While most elevators and escalators tend to malfunction as a result of daily wear and tear, it is the building owner’s responsibility to fix the malfunction as soon as possible before someone gets injured. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured on an elevator or escalator, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A., by calling 800-931-4369.
Property owners have an important responsibility to maintain their grounds and any machinery they may own, including elevators and escalators. Serious injuries on escalators and elevators can occur when a building owner commits negligent actions such as:
- Failing to have routine maintenance performed
- Ignoring the repair or service recommendations of escalator or elevator maintenance contractors
- Refusing to keep record of even small injuries that occur on elevators or escalators in the building
Failing to upkeep escalators and elevators in a building is a serious act of negligence. Faulty machinery can cause innocent visitors to suffer from lacerations, bone fractures, head injuries, and more.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured on an improperly maintained elevator or escalators, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369.