LAX Elevator Accident Attorney

A report by the Center for Disease Control cites escalators and elevators as the cause of approximately 17,000 injuries on a yearly basis. About 30 of these incidents have fatal consequences, and the majority of these cases can be traced to a mechanical issue with the elevator. These include:

• Not conducting load tests on the elevator, i.e., not checking the weights that counterbalance the load that’s carried by the elevator.
• Defective door sensors that result in the doors not opening wide enough or closing on someone while they are in the doorway
• Failure to inspect automatic stop systems, which are used to prevent misalignment between the elevator cabin and floor.

Misalignment, in particular, is responsible for serious injuries from accidents like trip and falls and falling down an elevator shaft. Alternatively, an elevator shaft may fall down unexpectedly due to problems with the pulleys and weights. Fault can certainly lie with the airport owner in these situations, but the company servicing the elevator may be responsible as well. After all, a city department can only go by an expert’s assessment on whether the elevator is in good condition or not.

Determining the exact cause of your accident in an elevator at LAX is the key to ensuring that you receive maximum payment from a personal injury lawsuit. The elevator injury lawyers of DTLA are ready to fight for you and the settlement you deserve, so contact us today for a free case review.

Even the slightest mechanical issue in an elevator can lead to catastrophic injuries. For some people, the resulting harm can cause disability and other permanent injuries that compromise their quality of life. Here are just some of the health issues you can end up with if you are hurt in an elevator at the airport:

• Head trauma, including traumatic brain injury
• Broken bones
• Tendon and ligament tears
• Amputated toes, fingers, and limbs
• Hip fracture
• Ankle or wrist sprain
• Joint dislocation
• Neck or spinal cord injury
• Loss of function
• Chronic pain
• Death 
• Phobias, panic attacks, insomnia, and other issue related to PTSD from an accident

Elevator injury cases are fairly valuable due to the potential for severe, long-term injuries. Many claims at our law firm settle for over $100,000, and lawsuits involving permanent, disabling injuries can have values ranging from $1,500,000 to $10,000,000. This is based on the victim’s future needs, like medical treatments and replacement for lost wages if they can no longer perform their job duties. Victims of a serious accident may also qualify for non-economic damages such as emotional distress and pain and suffering.

In essence, there is a lot that goes into figuring out the appropriate amount for those who are injured by another party’s negligence. The key is to contact an LAX airport accident injury lawyer, who can provide you with an assessment of your case value.

Personal injury lawsuits usually have a 2-year statute of limitations, meaning you have to file a claim no later than 2 years from the accident date. However, the time limit to sue any entity of the government is 6 months from the date of injury. That includes lawsuits against Los Angeles World Airport, the city department that’s in charge of operations at LAX. The legal process begins by submitting a damages claim with the appropriate city office. If they refuse to accept liability for the accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit with the court system. However, the deadline for how long you to file a lawsuit depends on how the city responds to your claim, so this is another tricky area to navigate.

There’s no need to stress about these issues when you have the lawyers of DTLA by your side. Contact our law firm and talk to a lawyer who can sue LAX for accidents in an elevator.

The process of reaching a settlement for an accident case may be just a few weeks for some people, while others negotiate back and forth with the defendant for over 2 years. With liability claims against city governments, fast resolutions (6 months or less) are not likely to happen unless you have minor injuries. But those who are injured in unsafe elevators usually have 1 or more serious injuries, and that’s why you are generally looking at 1 to 2 years to settle an elevator accident lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles.

There are many other issues that impact the amount of time to settle a compensation claim for being injured at LAX. For a detailed discussion with one of our attorneys, please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.

As part of our commitment to your case, we promise that you will never pay upfront to hire a lawyer that can represent in an elevator accident claim. Our legal team works on contingency, so the costs associated with our case are billed to the defendant and paid to us as a part of your settlement check. We also have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, so you will not be responsible for any legal fees if we don’t win your case.

We look forward to meeting you and being a part of your journey to recovery. Contact DTLA Law Group if you would like more information suing for accidents in an elevator at Los Angeles International Airport.