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Escalator Accidents

Basketball Fans Injured After Escalator Malfunction at Arena

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Multiple sports fans were recently injured after an escalator malfunction at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The accident took place as fans exited the area after viewing the University of Louisville women’s basketball team defeat University of Connecticut. The incident marred what was the largest crowd in attendance at a women’s college basketball… Read More »

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Young Boy Hospitalized After Foot Becomes Trapped in Escalator at Macy’s

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

A young boy was seriously injured at a Chicago-area Macy’s store when his foot became trapped in an escalator, requiring hospitalization and resulting in the machine being shut down for inspection while emergency responders investigated the incident. Management for the Macy’s store say they already addressed violations cited by the Chicago Building Department that… Read More »

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Family Files Lawsuit Against Supermarket After Child Loses Fingers in Escalator Accident

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

A Utah family recently filed an escalator injury lawsuit against a supermarket chain after their child tragically lost two of her fingers in a catastrophic escalator accident. The lawsuit also names the escalator manufacturer as party to the claim, alleging the plaintiff’s child suffered her injuries as a result of negligence on the part… Read More »

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West Virginia Woman Wins $375,000 in Escalator Injury Lawsuit

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

A West Virginia woman recently secured justice after she was able to reach a settlement in her escalator injury lawsuit with a Virginia business that had fiercely contested liability in the case, hiring several experts to avoid responsibility. As part of the settlement, the business will pay the plaintiff a total of $375,000 in… Read More »

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Pennsylvania Man Sues Pittsburgh International Airport Over Escalator Injury

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

A Pennsylvania man recently filed an escalator injury lawsuit against Pittsburgh International Airport and the Allegheny Airport Authority after allegedly suffering a serious knee injury while on a malfunctioning escalator last November. The lawsuit also names Schindler Elevator Corp. as a defendant, a company based in Switzerland with a U.S. headquarters in Morristown, N.J.,… Read More »

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Georgia Company Sued Over Moving Walkway Injuries

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

A Wisconsin retail chain recently filed a lawsuit against an elevator company over allegations that the latter produced and maintained defective moving walkways that caused several accidents that led to personal injuries. According to the lawsuit, at least four customers at Menards Stores in Indiana filed escalator personal injury lawsuits against the company when… Read More »

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Family of Escalator Accident Victim Files Lawsuit Against Alaska Airline

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

The family of an elderly woman who died of her injuries after an escalator accident at the Portland, Oregon airport recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the airline and its wheelchair assistance contractor over the tragic incident. The family of the 75-year-old woman and great-grandmother allege that the airline and its contractor were… Read More »

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Common Causes of Elevator and Escalator Injuries

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Busy cities rely on escalators and elevators to help move people swiftly and safely from one place to another. However, as much as we rely on these machines to help us keep up with our busy schedules, they can still pose a serious danger if they are not properly installed and maintained. While elevators… Read More »

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Elevator Emergencies

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Last month an 82-year-old man in Denver was found dead in an inoperable parking garage elevator at an apartment complex undergoing renovations.  Preliminary reports indicate that the man summoned help twice by pushing the emergency button. However, no help arrived. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation. Duty to Help All… Read More »

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Escalator, Elevator, and Moving Walkway Accidents

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Escalators, elevators, and moving walkways help move large quantities of people from place to place, helping keep crowds flowing and moving towards another floor or exit. Found in shopping centers, airports, railway stations, subway stations, and commercial buildings, escalators, elevators, and moving walkways can be found both inside and outside of these commercial centers…. Read More »

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