Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Get evaluated by a medical professional to document injuries like fractures or head trauma, critical for your premises liability claim.
Injured in an elevator or escalator accident in Torrington, Litchfield, Winsted, or Harwinton? The Nicholas Law Firm’s experienced Connecticut personal injury attorneys navigate premises liability laws to secure justice.
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Annual injuries from elevator and escalator accidents in the U.S.
30+
Fatalities from elevator and escalator accidents each year in the U.S.
50%+
Elevator-related injuries involve maintenance or installation workers.
Protect your health and legal rights by following these steps immediately after an elevator or escalator accident.
Get evaluated by a medical professional to document injuries like fractures or head trauma, critical for your premises liability claim.
Take photos of the elevator or escalator, injuries, and any visible hazards (e.g., faulty doors, uneven steps), and gather witness contact information.
Notify the property manager or owner and file an incident report, requesting maintenance records if possible.
Do not discuss fault or post about the accident online, as these can be used against you in legal proceedings.
Reach out at (860) 489-1878 for a free consultation to build a strong claim within Connecticut’s 2-year statute of limitations.
The Nicholas Law Firm’s elevator and escalator accident lawyers handle injury claims across Northwest Connecticut, including Torrington, Bristol, Hartford, and surrounding areas. We leverage decades of experience in premises liability and negligence law to hold property owners, maintenance companies, and manufacturers accountable for unsafe elevators and escalators.
Our legal team has a strong record of winning compensation for victims of elevator malfunctions, escalator entrapments, and falls throughout Torrington and beyond.
We have an in-depth understanding of Connecticut premises liability laws. This allows us to build powerful cases against negligent property owners, maintenance companies, and elevator contractors.
Our elevator accident attorneys use maintenance logs, inspection logs, incident reports, expert engineering testimony, and witness statements to prove liability for elevator door injuries, sudden stops, escalator falls, or entrapment accidents.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for your elevator or escalator injury claim in Connecticut.
Connecticut law requires property owners to ensure elevators and escalators are regularly maintained, inspected, and safe for public use. We use evidence of code violations, poor maintenance, or mechanical defects to strengthen your case and fight for maximum compensation.
We pursue full financial recovery for victims of elevator malfunctions and escalator accidents in Torrington, and throughout Connecticut.
Compensation for emergency care, hospital bills, surgeries, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, and long-term medical treatment resulting from elevator or escalator injuries.
Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by injuries from an elevator or escalator accident.
Recovery for income lost due to time off work, including past and future earnings impacted by injuries from an elevator or escalator accident.
Compensation for permanent disability, scarring, disfigurement, or loss of quality of life, depending on the specifics of your claim.
Seek medical attention immediately, even for minor injuries. Document the scene with photos, report the incident to the property owner, gather witness information, and avoid admitting fault. Contact a lawyer to protect your rights.
Liability may involve property owners, maintenance companies, or manufacturers if their negligence, such as improper maintenance or defective design, caused the accident. A lawyer can help determine responsibility under Connecticut premises liability laws.
Yes, Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence rule allows recovery if you were less than 51% at fault, with compensation reduced by your fault percentage. A lawyer can help maximize your recovery.
Compensation ranges from $10,000 to millions, depending on injury severity. It covers medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and additional damages like permanent disability. A lawyer can provide a case-specific estimate.
We guide you through claims against negligent property owners or maintenance companies under Connecticut premises liability laws.
Analyze incident reports, maintenance logs, and safety records to determine liability.
Collect medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony on elevator/escalator safety standards.
Handle communications with property owners’ or maintenance companies’ insurers to secure fair settlements, addressing comparative negligence issues.
Prepare to litigate if necessary to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
Pursue all available damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and additional damages, for your recovery.
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Proven Success in Securing Compensation
$1,333,672
Closed head injury with concussion and traumatic brain injury, improved with treatment over time; no surgery required.
$1,295,000
Motor vehicle accident resulting in a wrongful death claim, with compensation obtained for the estate and surviving family.
$1,100,000
Injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, sustained multiple fractures requiring surgery, and made a strong recovery.
$1,000,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries, additional knee surgeries, and early retirement due to ongoing disability.
$900,000
Client’s workplace head trauma caused permanent damage, with settlement addressing long-term care needs.
$850,000
Passenger in a head-on collision, sustained fractures requiring surgeries and made a good recovery
$850,000
Decedent was passenger in motor vehicle that was struck by hit and run Defendant driver who fled the scene.
$840,000
Passengers injured by a DUI driver; bars notified. One required triple-level cervical fusion, the other sustained significant scarring.
$750,000
Motorcycle passenger accident resulting in wrongful death; policy limits fully recovered.
$688,000
Rear-end work truck accident causing neck and lower back injuries requiring lumbar fusion.
$680,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries; received Social Security benefits before ultimately returning to work.
$629,569
Fully contested case involving a back injury from an accident; required surgeries, went to a formal hearing where we prevailed, and the client made a good recovery.
$610,000
Head injury with concussion, inner ear damage, memory issues, chest pain, lower back spasms, and multiple injuries to hip, knee, and broken ankle.
$593,000
Work-related knee injury requiring total knee arthroscopy, followed by infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
$575,000
Severe injuries to head, vision, back, shoulder, hip, and leg, causing constant pain and lasting daily limitations.
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