On average, 575 million people are transported by elevators every business day in the U.S., according to the National Elevator Industry, Inc. statistics. While most of these trips up and down structures occur without incident, over 10,000 people are injured in elevator accidents each year, and another 25 are killed.
When building owners fail to maintain their facilities and the elevators that operate therein regularly, they may be held liable for injuries that occur on their property. Because many of these elevator accidents can be prevented by proper maintenance and timely repairs, our Hollingsworth Law Firm personal injury attorneys in Houston focus on pursuing the negligent party — or combination of parties — liable for our Texas clients’ injuries or the losses of their loved ones.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Elevator Accidents, Injuries & Fatalities in Texas?
Partnering with a skilled personal injury lawyer in Houston will allow you and your family to identify the negligent party or parties that are responsible for your injuries, so you can pursue a claim for your full financial recovery.
That may include, but is not limited to the:
- Building owner.
- Elevator installation company.
- Elevator maintenance and service companies.
- Elevator manufacturers.
- Employers
- Onsite maintenance team.
- Property manager.
Our skilled Houston personal injury lawyers will review the unique circumstances of your injuries or the loss of your loved one while collecting the necessary evidence to help strengthen your case.
That may include, but is not limited to:
- All complaints reported to the building owner, building management, and/or elevator company before the time of the incident.
- Any incidents reported from the city, county, or state regulatory agency and/or OSHA.
- Any surveillance or security video from inside the elevator and/or building.
- Any work orders that were issued and accompanying receipts or other documentation demonstrating whether the work was performed.
- Any inspection, maintenance, service, and repair logs or reports kept by the elevator owner, building management, and/or contracted maintenance companies.
- Any correspondence and/or recommendations between the elevator maintenance company and the building management.
- The state-mandated inspection reports.
If you or someone you love has been injured or lost their life in an elevator accident in Texas, contact our dedicated Houston personal injury lawyers at the Hollingsworth Law Firm today by calling 713-637-4560 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Our skilled bilingual personal injury lawyers and support staff represent clients throughout the state of Texas on a contingency basis, so you never pay any legal fees unless we win your case.
If you are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve, so are we. Let us take the lead.
