Category Archives: Elevator Accident
A Quick Look at Elevator Accidents
Twenty years ago, one of the worst elevator accidents in American history occurred in Houston, when a medical resident was decapitated in an elevator mishap. In 2003, as a 35-year-old surgical resident stepped into a second-floor elevator at Christus St. Joseph Hospital, the doors suddenly closed, pinning his shoulders. His head was severed when… Read More »
Old Buildings and Dangerous Elevators in SoCal
Old buildings and dangerous elevators go hand-in-hand in SoCal. More than 50 percent of the region’s commercial buildings were constructed before 1980. These structures were built prior to the existence of today’s more efficient products and building construction practices. Furthermore, the building code rules that existed at the time are usually much more lenient… Read More »
Legal Options in Elevator Accident Claims
Elevator safety is a serious issue in San Diego County. About half the area’s elevators are overdue for safety inspections. A significant number of these elevators haven’t been inspected in at least two years. Dozens of new, multi-floor buildings open their doors every day in San Diego County. Overworked inspectors cannot possibly keep up… Read More »
Legal Options in Elevator Accident Cases
Elevators are convenient. They’re also dangerous. Safety inspections are infrequent, and most building owners perform minimal maintenance. Elevator accidents cause over 10,000 serious injuries every year. These accidents are basically a combination of a car crash and a fall. Therefore, the injuries aren’t just serious. In many cases, they’re permanent, at least to an… Read More »