Well-maintained elevators are safe to use, but terrible accidents can happen if building owners are negligent. If you or someone close to you has been hurt in an elevator accident, whether as an elevator passenger or worker, our Arlington Heights elevator accident lawyers can help.

At Therman Law, we have significant experience and skill in this area. We will use it to help you get the settlement you need to get your life back on track after an elevator accident.

With over $100 million recovered for our clients, you can have faith in your Arlington Heights personal injury lawyer.

Compensation You Can Recover After an Elevator Accident

If someone in your family has been injured because of an improperly maintained elevator, you can claim compensation for several types of harm that may have been caused.

You should think not just about your present situation but also how the accident affects your future. The types of compensation you might claim include:

Existing and future medical costs
Wages lost so far and wages you will lose in the future
Pain and suffering
Emotional anguish and distress
Loss of the ability to do things you did before

Tragically, elevator accidents can even lead to death. When they do, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. Although money might not seem important as you face loss and grief, compensation can help families cope financially after a bereavement.

Who May Be Liable for an Elevator Accident?

The first step your Arlington Heights elevator accident attorney must take is to determine who is liable. Several parties could be to blame. Your lawyer will investigate your accident to ensure the claim is filed against the party who failed in their duty of care. This could be:

The elevator manufacturer
A company that recently performed faulty work on the elevator
A property owner who failed to implement routine maintenance

In many instances, the property owner is liable. It is their duty to ensure that all facilities on their property are safe to use. Their carelessness or attempts to save by stretching maintenance schedules may be to blame for your accident. Put your trust in Therman Law today.

How Your Elevator Accident Lawyer in Arlington Heights Determines Liability

If a property owner’s negligence caused your accident, it falls under Premises Liability Act 740 ILCS 130/2. Although this is the most likely scenario, we must investigate the accident to determine whether this is so and gather evidence of the property owner’s negligence.

If available, we will seek out images of the accident scene and talk to witnesses who have made statements or are willing to do so. We will also investigate installation and maintenance information to identify facts such as:

Who installed the elevator
How it was meant to be maintained
Who did the maintenance
Whether the maintenance was up-to-date

We will consult experts who can provide important testimony regarding the elevator’s technical specifications and why an accident such as yours occurred. We will compare the information gathered to elevator safety regulations and uncover concrete evidence indicating who is liable.

It will be crucial to show not only that your injuries occurred in your elevator accident but also how they affect your future. For this information, we must examine medical records, talk to your physicians, and gather documents showing your prognosis for the future.

We will also ask you for evidence such as pay stubs or work contracts to show how your injuries have caused you to lose income and opportunities. Coupled with your medical prognosis, we will forecast your future loss of income to reach a comprehensive total.

Once we have done this, we will have strong evidence showing how the elevator accident happened, who was to blame, and how the accident has affected you. This allows us to calculate your damages and file a well-supported claim against the liable party.

Your Elevator Accident Attorney in Arlington Heights Can Help When Your Accident Occurred While You Were Working

If your elevator accident occurred while you were at work, your workers’ compensation is handled through the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Our workers’ injury lawyer in Arlington Heights can help you navigate workers’ compensation effectively and deal with obstacles to fair compensation. You may also be able to file a civil case against a third party.

Helping With Workers’ Compensation Claims

If you were injured at work, you face several important deadlines or risk your claim being rejected. Alternatively, you may have faced a rejected claim and need to appeal. In either circumstance, we can help. You should be eligible for workers’ compensation if you sustained injuries while legitimately working.

Helping with Civil Claims Against Third Parties

An additional civil claim against a third party may add to your overall compensation, depending on certain circumstances. For example, an elevator that your employer was not responsible for was unsafe, and you were injured in an accident caused by the third party’s negligence while you were working.

For instance, suppose your accident occurred when you attended a meeting on your employer’s behalf at a client’s office building. As an added example, falls into elevator shafts often involve workers installing or maintaining elevators. If another contractor’s negligence caused the fall, there may be grounds for a civil case.

If You have Been Injured in an Elevator Accident, Call Us

If you have been hurt in an elevator accident, you need help from reputable lawyers with experience. Our Arlington Heights elevator accident lawyer is ready to handle all the details, determine who is liable, and work to help you reach a fair settlement.

Piloted by our lead attorney, Charles Therman, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims. We care, and that is part of the reason why so many people Choose Charlie.

If we don’t win, you don’t pay. Therman Law will give you the personal attention you deserve. Call us today to claim your free consultation.