Three Elevator Safety Tips
For many people, taking the stairs is not a desirable option, or even a feasible one. Fortunately, elevators have become a common feature of multi-level buildings and an expected amenity for shoppers, hotel guests, and businesspersons alike. They have become so widespread, however, that many people have lost sight of the fact that elevators are machines like any other and may cause serious injuries when they malfunction or if proper safety precautions are not adopted. With this in mind, we would like to encourage you to follow the three elevator safety tips outlined below.
If you have been injured in an accident involving an elevator or escalator, contact the Harrisburg elevator accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511. Let one of our experienced personal injury lawyers guide you through the legal process of pursuing the financial compensation that you deserve for injuries stemming from another’s negligence.
Simple Steps for Safety
With all the looming dangers in the world, it is hard to feel like you have to stay on alert when you do something as mundane as riding an elevator. But a little attentiveness can save you from a lot of unnecessary pain. Consider the following helpful advice:
- Stand back from the doors – even though most elevators are equipped with sensors to detect a person and signal for the doors to be opened, not all do, and these systems do not always function properly
- Do not enter if floor is uneven – elevator floors are supposed to line up evenly with the hallway floors outside their doorways, and if they do not, then tripping and falling are real threats
- Take the stairs if the door opens to the elevator shaft – a fall down an elevator shaft can prove fatal even from only the 2nd story, and even if you summon the elevator again and all appears to be well, you should take the stairs and warn the building’s management of the problem
Contact Us
We can help you obtain compensation for your medical bills and other damages. Contact the Harrisburg elevator accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.