Elevator & Escalator Accidents

Michigan Elevator & Escalator Accident Attorneys

Elevator and escalator accidents can cause catastrophic injuries including crush injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries from falls, and broken bones. When these mechanical systems malfunction due to negligent maintenance, defective components, or building code violations, the building owner, property manager, and maintenance company may all be liable.

Koussan Law represents elevator and escalator accident victims throughout Michigan. We investigate maintenance records, inspection histories, and component defects to identify all responsible parties.

Common Elevator and Escalator Hazards

Sudden stops and drops, misaligned floors causing trip hazards, door malfunctions causing entrapment, escalator entanglement injuries, falls in elevator shafts, and emergency system failures are among the most common causes of elevator and escalator injuries.