- August 4, 2025
- Catastrophic Injury
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you became trapped and injured in an elevator? Though the chances of this happening may seem low, elevator accidents are not to be taken lightly. With the potential to seriously harm or injure multiple individuals and a daily dependence on elevators to reach intended destinations, proper maintenance and oversight is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone involved. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic personal injury attorneys take a look at instances in which negligence can cause an elevator injury and offer insight into the importance of seeking guidance if you wish to pursue a legal claim.
The Frequency of the Issue
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, incidents involving elevators and/or escalators kill about 30 individuals every year and seriously injure an additional 17,000, with elevators found to be the cause of 90 percent of the deaths and 60 percent of serious injuries. Moreover, workers are not the only ones subject to elevator accidents, as the general public may rely on elevators in their everyday lives.
With this information in mind, it is important employers and building owners take the appropriate steps to ensure proper maintenance, adherence to standards, and overall safety. Though this may seem like a given, there are actually several areas or stages in the process in which a person or group of people may be held liable for injuries caused by the lack of oversight, maintenance, or proper elevator care. For more information about elevator accident statistics and injuries, give our office a call.
Injuries That Arise
One of the most common accidents that can occur with respect to elevators is a fall. A construction worker may be doing maintenance on an elevator and misstep or fail to act cautiously. A fall can also happen when the elevator call button is pushed, and when the doors open, there is no car present. If a person is not paying attention, they could step right in and fall a great distance. Another common injury that arises results from caught in-betweens, where passengers or workers are caught, trapped, or pulled between the moving parts of an elevator or between gaps.
Keeping Everyone Safe
Elevator accidents such as falls and caught-in-betweens can occur as a result of several factors. For starters, mechanical issues, malfunctioning sensors, and improperly maintained doors may contribute to caught in-betweens. Fake or unofficial inspections can also lead to an increased risk of elevator accidents, as well as poor maintenance and lax oversight. Safety should be a top priority at your job or wherever you go, and parties that are found negligent and thus contributed to injuries you may have endured in an accident should be held responsible.
Learn More Today
Elevator accidents and injuries can be devastating, and you do not need to suffer through your injuries alone. To learn more or schedule your consultation with our office, call Crain Brogdon, LLP in Dallas, TX at 214-522-9404 today. We serve DFW and surrounding areas.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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