If you have been injured in an elevator accident, you are likely looking to take legal action to recover compensation for your injuries. To learn more about filing a claim after an elevator accident and the steps to take to increase your chances of filing a valid claim, continue reading. For assistance with any of your personal injury claim matters, do not hesitate to contact our Montgomery County, PA personal injury attorneys. Here are some questions you may have:
What are the most common causes of elevator accidents?
There are various causes of elevator accidents. However, the most common cause of elevator accidents is negligence. The party that victims of elevator accidents can take legal action against will depend on the circumstances of their injuries.
For example, if it can be proven that the property owner knew of or should have known of the unsafe conditions and failed to fix them, causing a victim’s injuries, there is a good chance that they will be entitled to compensation in a premises liability claim.
However, if a victim was injured in an elevator accident as a result of a negligent elevator design or a negligent elevator manufacturer, they will likely have a valid product liability claim.
What should I do if I am injured in an elevator accident?
It is important to have a plan after being injured in an elevator accident. You must do everything in your power to document the incident to increase your chances of filing a successful personal injury claim. This means that you should call the police, notify the property owner of your accident, collect witnesses’ contact information, take pictures of the scene of the accident, and retain the services of a personal injury attorney who will collect further evidence to support your claim and satisfy the burden of proof.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Pennsylvania?
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Pennsylvania is generally two years. This means that you will have two years from the date of your elevator accident to bring attention to your claim. The sooner you can bring attention to your claim, the better. Failure to file your claim may result in you being permanently time-barred. To avoid this and to get started as soon as possible, give our team of personal injury attorneys a call today. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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