Chicago Attorneys Advocating for the Rights of Victims Elevators are a regular part of many people’s daily routines in Illinois and across the country. Many businesses, apartment complexes, and shopping malls use elevators to get people from one floor to another. Unfortunately, elevator accidents are more common than you may think. These accidents can …
Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Elevator Defendants
Elevator accidents can be terrifying for the victim. When we get into an elevator, we rarely expect some kind of serious malfunction to occur. But when it does, we can bring a personal injury claim to recover compensation for the damages that we may have suffered as a result of the accident. At Therman Law …
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Motion
One of the most challenging aspects of any personal injury claim is preparing for trial. This involves gathering as much evidence as possible and gaining the best understanding of the arguments and evidence that the opposing party will present. There are a number of rules that are designed to make this process as fair as …
Appellate Court Reverses Order Allowing Expert to Testify
Elevator accidents are incredibly dangerous, but they can be avoided if the owner and operator of the elevator performs routine maintenance and upkeep to ensure that it is working safely. When the owner and operator fails to take precautions against elevator malfunctions and an accident results, the victim can seek compensation from the owner and …
Illinois Appellate Court Rules City Cannot Be Held Liable
In a recent case, an Illinois appellate court in the Sixth Division considered the potential liability of an elevator contractor who was responsible for inspecting an elevator and who was employed by the City of Chicago’s Bureau of Elevators. According to the plaintiffs’ complaint, the husband and the inspector were working as elevator servicepersons in …
Therman Law, On Elevator Accidents and Injuries
Have you ever been on an elevator, and upon exiting, tripped over the floor? That’s what we call Elevator Disleveling. Often times, there’s a difference in height between the floor and the base of the elevator. This potential accident can sometimes be corrected by a shift in a balance, but other situations can actually …
