In New York City, we rely on elevators every day, expecting safety and reliable function. When an elevator malfunctions due to negligence—whether through poor maintenance, improper installation, or a building owner’s failure to address known defects—the resulting accident can cause falls, crushing injuries, and severe, life-altering trauma.
At Ajlouny Injury Law, we specialize in holding the responsible parties—from large building owners to complex maintenance corporations—accountable for elevator and premises liability accidents. We fight tirelessly for victims who have been injured due to this negligence.
We have secured over $300 million for our clients across New York, including significant recoveries in complex liability cases, such as the $3.26 million secured for a slip and fall victim with serious neck and back injuries.
Our Commitment: No Recovery, No Fee. You pay absolutely nothing upfront. We only receive a legal fee if we successfully win your case through a settlement or verdict.
Expertise Required in Elevator Accident Cases
Elevator accidents are far more complex than standard personal injury claims. They involve intricate mechanical systems, rigorous inspection logs, and often multiple negligent parties, making specialized expertise critical.
The Medical-Legal Advantage: From Minor Trauma to Catastrophic Injuries
We have helped clients recover compensation for all types of injuries, from relatively minor to catastrophic. However, elevator malfunctions often cause severe injuries that require multi-million dollar life care plans, such as spinal cord injuries, head injuries, or fractures. Our firm’s unique strategic advantage is founded on attorney Paul Ajlouny’s initial background in medicine, making us uniquely equipped to handle the full range of injury complexities.
We leverage this medical expertise to:
- Maximize Claim Valuation: We accurately interpret complex diagnostic reports and prognoses to ensure your settlement fully reflects the costs of future care, rehabilitation, medical devices, and reduced earning capacity—a necessity in severe injury claims.
- Establish Causation: We definitively link the mechanical or structural failure to your specific medical trauma, effectively countering defense tactics that seek to minimize or deny the severity of your injuries.
Identifying All Liable Parties
In New York, liability for an elevator accident often involves negligence by more than one entity. Our Brooklyn elevator accident attorneys meticulously investigate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and repair schedules to identify and hold all responsible parties accountable, including:
- Building Owners and Managers: For failing to conduct required inspections, ignoring safety warnings, or having insufficient security/lighting.
- Elevator Maintenance and Repair Companies: For negligent maintenance, using improper parts, or failing to fix known defects in a timely manner.
- Manufacturers: In cases where the accident resulted from a defective design or manufacturing flaw in the elevator components.
Common Causes of Elevator Accidents We Handle
Elevator accidents can result from a variety of mechanical and operational failures, each demanding a specific investigative approach:
- Sudden Drops (Plunge Accidents): Often caused by failed cables, hydraulic systems, or faulty braking systems, leading to severe spinal compression and head trauma.
- Misleveling Accidents: When the elevator cab stops above or below the floor level, creating a dangerous trip hazard that causes severe falls and orthopedic injuries.
- Door Malfunctions: Doors closing improperly or unexpectedly, causing crushing injuries, or remaining stuck open in dangerous positions.
- Lack of Maintenance or Inspection: Accidents caused by the failure of owners or maintenance contractors to comply with required state and city safety codes.
- Electrocution or Fire: Accidents resulting from exposed wiring, electrical shorts, or inadequate ventilation systems.
Start Your Path to Justice Today
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an elevator accident due to negligence, you need immediate, specialized legal representation. The insurance companies and corporate defense teams are already building their case.
We are available 24/7 to begin your free consultation, and we have the financial resources and litigation expertise to take on any opponent.
Call Ajlouny Injury Law today at (516) 535-5555 for a free, confidential consultation. You owe us nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
