Injuries sustained from escalator
In South Florida personal injury attorneys have filed numerous personal injury claims against both corporate and commercial companies and or organizations stemming from escalator injuries, these injuries involve trapped feet, hands or shoes.
Escalator related injuries are mostly caused from clothing that is loose or dangling for example; shoelaces, drawstrings, scarves and mittens can become easily entrapped by the step of an escalator; not paying proper attention when attempting to embark or disembark the escalator, may cause a person to get seriously hurt or trip and fall .
As personal injury attorneys practicing in South Florida, we have represented victims of personal injuries due to these type accidents, where these victims have been injured in Malls while shopping, in corporate offices or anywhere where there exists an escalator for public use. From filing these claims we have compiled some safety tips for using escalator’s: always avoid the edges of the escalator's steps, this is where entrapment may occur; always hold the escalator’s handrail when attempting to embark or disembark the escalator, if you are accompanied by a child please hold his/her hand; use the elevator if you are carrying your child in a walker, stroller, or cart; always pay attention and be alert while using an escalator; and most importantly children should not be allowed to play on the steps of an escalator.
Should you become a victim of an escalator injury anywhere in South Florida, you should always contact a personal injury attorney to seek legal counsel and know your rights should you decide to file a personal injury claim against any entity. Contact an attorney now.
