New York City Elevator Accident Lawyer Samantha Kucher Explains the Common Causes of Elevator Accidents

New York City elevator accident lawyer Samantha Kucher releases a new article (https://www.rrklawgroup.com/elevator-accident-lawyer/) that discusses the common causes of elevator accidents in New York. According to the elevator accident lawyer, New York City is home to approximately 84,000 elevators. However, not all these elevators can be considered safe.

"Although most municipal and state governments are fairly good at ensuring elevator oversight, here in New York, we have seen many tragedies as a result of ineffective safety standards. Until recently, New York was one of the few states that did not require that those who worked on elevators be licensed or even properly trained or educated," says the New York City elevator accident lawyer.

The lawyer explains that New York recently adopted the Elevator Safety Act which requires that everyone involved in the design and operation of an elevator should have a license. An advisory board was also established to recommend regulations and best practices in inspecting New York's elevators.

Attorney Kucher also outlines the main causes of elevator accidents. These accidents include door defects where people could be trapped, sudden acceleration/deceleration or stops, elevator falls and misalignment, as well as falling into an unprotected shaft.

In the article, the accident attorney states that elevators and escalators are heavy machinery pieces that require hundreds of carefully-tuned mechanisms to work in harmony with one another. Users who are not aware of the dangers posed by any malfunction or breakdown of any of these mechanisms can be seriously injured.

According to the accident lawyer, “Although the steps may seem simple and straightforward, proving negligence can be complicated. The building owner or controlling party and their insurance company may try to pin the blame on you for the accident. Insurance companies also often make it very difficult to get fairly compensated and may try to deny or minimize your settlement. This is when you need our experienced New York elevator attorney fighting on your behalf.”

Lastly, the accident attorney emphasizes that it is very important to seek the guidance of an experienced lawyer when seeking compensation. A skilled lawyer may be able to help the victim understand their rights and may be able to help them achieve a good outcome for their case.

About Kucher Law Group

The elevator accident attorneys at Kucher Law Group have dedicated their skills to helping victims of elevator accidents. Having the guidance of these skilled lawyers may be able to help someone understand their rights and help them receive appropriate compensation for their injuries. Call Kucher Law Group today at (929) 274-8000 to schedule an appointment.

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