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How to bag your escalator accident claim?

The invention of escalators is undeniably a breakthrough in the touring of grand malls. Every year, approximately 30,000 escalators are used by commuters in shopping malls, hotels, stadiums, railway stations, and department stores across the United States. Such a wonderful invention is not without risk. Let's look into the causes and risks of escalator accidents, as well as the complexities of filing a premises liability claim.

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How to bag your escalator accident claim?

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  1. The best blogging site Presents How Intricate it is Riding an escalator Accident Claim?

  2. Food for thoughts • Do you know, US has 30, 000 escalators. • Are you aware of 90-100 billion riders getting help every day • The bitter truth is 17000 people get into serious escalator accidents in US every year • Have heard about 30 people getting killed in US due to escalator accidents per year?

  3. Cause of Escalator Accidents • Clothing or a shoelace getting trapped in the escalator • Missing teeth on the escalator track • Spontaneous escalator failure or emergency stop • Overcrowding causing shoving or falls • Excessive space between the steps and the escalator sides • Broken or missing steps • Problems in the handrail • Loose or missing screws

  4. Injuries from Escalator Accidents • Bone Fractures • Bruises • Contusions • Torn Ligaments • Amputations • Crushed Limbs or Digits • Head Injuries • Back Injuries • Electrocutions • Strains and Sprains

  5. Premises liability in escalator accidents The unsafe environment can provide you premises liability settlement

  6. Who is responsible for premises liability accidents? • The manager of the premises • The owner of the premises • The manufacturing company of the escalator • The company that is responsible for maintaining the escalator

  7. What basis the premises liability settlement is measured? The fault must be >51% on the part of the premises owner

  8. Premises liability fault measuring calculus • Pure comparative fault • Modified comparative fault • Contributory negligence

  9. Compensation available for premises liability accidents • Current medical expenses • Future medical expenses • Lost wages • Loss of Earnings • Pain and suffering • Emotional distress • Loss of companionship • Disability • Disfigurement

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