In many cases, a tenant may be able to sue their landlord if their apartment ceiling collapses, and a successful lawsuit involves both the landlord and any third parties who contributed to the problem. The tenant should keep documentation of the damage caused by the…
Premises Liability
Why Do Elevator Accidents Happen?
While elevators are supposed to be safe, many people are still killed or injured every year in accidents. The most common cause of these accidents is a failure to check elevators regularly. Although employers are required by law to provide adequate safety measures to…
How Rare Are Elevator Accidents?
Elevator accidents are extremely rare. According to federal statistics, only two elevator accidents occur every year. One occurred in New York City on August 22 when a 30-year-old man stepped out of a stuck elevator car and was crushed. Another elevator accident in…
Who is Liable for an Elevator Accident?
In the unfortunate case of an elevator accident, who is liable? The elevator owner or operator must be held responsible if the building failed to maintain the elevator and failed to repair or replace the problem component. A property owner may also be held liable if…
