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Boston Elevator Accident Lawyer

An elevator accident can be physically devastating and emotionally traumatic. When elevator malfunctions, occupants or workers can suffer life-changing injuries. Elevator disasters can cause catastrophic and fatal personal injuries to victims, including spinal cord fractures and traumatic limb amputations.

At Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP, our Boston elevator accident attorneys can help elevator accident victims or surviving loved ones in Boston fight for justice and financial compensation. If you have injuries from a Boston elevator accident, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers at (617)-391-9001 for a free case evaluation.

Why Choose Us?

  • We have proven our capabilities. We provide award-winning representation as one of the state’s Most Powerful Attorneys according to Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly.
  • We have an all-star staff. We are proud to have a former trial judge of the year, Hon. Thomas T. Merrigan (Ret.), as a partner at our law firm.
  • We operate on a contingency fee basis. Our Boston elevator accident lawyers never charge upfront for their services. You will only pay us if we win your case.

How Common Are Elevator Accidents?

Most people do not believe elevator accidents will happen to them. These disasters may seem more common in movies than in real life. Unfortunately, elevator and escalator accidents occur more often the most people realize. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health states that elevator and escalator accidents seriously injure around 17,000 victims each year.

They take an average of 30 lives annually as well. The most commonly reported elevator accidents are falls down shafts, platform collapses, struck-by counterweights, and caught in or between equipment. Workers in the elevator industry are at an increased risk of injuries and fatalities. Statistics show workers account for about half of annual elevator deaths in the US.

Common Causes of Elevator Accidents

After we accept an elevator accident claimant, our Boston elevator accident lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP will immediately go to work on identifying the cause of the catastrophe. The cause of the accident will point to the identity of the defendant – the person who will receive the victim’s injury claim.

We work with top-tier investigators, accident reconstructionists and other experts to help injured victims determine what caused their elevator or escalator accidents.

  •     Low-quality parts
  •     Incorrect installation
  •     Elevator misleveling (stopping between floors) 
  •     Lack of proper elevator maintenance
  •     Skipped inspections
  •     Unprofessional repairs
  •     Ignored safety protocols
  •     Overloaded or misused elevators
  •     Defective parts or equipment
  •     Proximity sensor failure
  •     Sudden rise or fall of the elevator car

Workers and occupants can sustain catastrophic injuries when an elevator does not work as it should. Common injuries include paralysis, traumatic brain damage, broken bones, muscle strains, amputations and death. If you or someone you love has serious injuries from any type of elevator accident, our attorneys may be able to help.

 As the victim of an elevator accident in Massachusetts, you may have the right to bring a civil claim against the party or parties that contributed to the disaster. The party that caused your accident could be the elevator manufacturing company, installation company, property owner or maintenance crew. Once your lawyer identifies the appropriate defendant(s), he or she will help you file a claim to damages by Massachusetts’ deadline. 

 In general, you must bring your claim within three years of the accident for a valid suit. A civil claim could end in financial recovery for you and your family’s related losses. A compensatory award from a defendant could repay you for medical bills, past and future lost income, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and/or wrongful death damages.

Contact a Boston Elevator Accident Lawyer Today

 At Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP, we put our clients first 100% of the time. Your number one job is to recuperate. We will help you do so any way we can, including connecting you to the right doctors in Boston. Our Boston personal injury attorneys may be able to help you and your family obtain fair compensation for a serious elevator accident starting with an in-depth discussion about your specific case. Contact us today to schedule your meeting.

Our Boston personal injury law firm also provides:

Award-Winning Legal Team

Attorneys at Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP have been recognized and honored by several of the top legal associations, including SuperLawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, and Best Lawyers.

Over $500 Million Recovered

Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP is a highly successful personal injury law firm serving Massachusetts since 2011.

No Fee Until You Win

There are no fees or costs unless we win your case!

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