Minneapolis Escalator Injury Lawyer

Escalators are responsible for some deaths and many injuries each year. The two major causes of death are falls and being caught in or between moving parts of the escalator. The potential causes of these injures include:

• unsafe design, manufacture or installation of the escalator
• improper maintenance
• failure to properly warn of the dangers of riding on escalators

Children and the elderly are particularly at risk for being injured on escalators. These two groups tend to be unaware that the moving steps on escalators can catch or grab their foot and pull them into the machinery, causing serious injuries or even death. So, you need to:

• watch your step and keep your feet away from the sides of the escalator and clear of the step riser directly in front of your feet
• keep your children’s feet away from the sides of the escalator and clear of the step riser in front of their toes

If you have been injured by an escalator, you need legal representation to maximize your compensation. The Minneapolis escalator injury attorneys at Terry, Slane & Ruohonen have years of experience and are skilled, aggressive litigators. Contact us for a free consultation or call 612-362-0000 to talk directly to an attorney.