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Escalator Stops Suddenly in New York
Three people were injured when an escalator in New York's Penn Station stopped suddenly.
NEW YORK, NY, May 06, 2011 /Mens Interest PR News/ -- Escalator Stops Suddenly in New York
On Saturday, an escalator at Penn Station suddenly accelerated, launching victims forward until the emergency-cutoff button was pressed The New York escalator accident occurred at Seventh Avenue and 34th Street. Three people required hospitalization after the human pile-up.
Apparently, this isn't the first time that this particular escalator had problems. According to the New York Post, a security guard who works nears the escalator said that "usually it just stops suddenly."
"The security guard's statement may be an indication that the problem was a known problem. This can make a significant difference when it comes to compensation for the victims," said New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman.
New York personal injury lawyers understand that property owners and maintenance companies are obligated to keep escalators in good working order and to ensure they are safe for public use. If the property owner knew there was a problem and acted negligently by failing to maintain, repair, or inspect the escalator on the premises, the escalator accident victims will likely be awarded compensation for their medical bills, medication costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Six years ago in New York, personal injury lawyer Perecman remembers, close to 30 people were injured when a student's baggy pants were caught in the escalator at the Lowes Lincoln Square theater.
Following a New York Jets game in December of 2010, fans were riding up a 25-foot-long escalator with it came to an abrupt stop. A number of riders lost their balance and fell in the escalator accident.
The New York escalator accident is being investigated by authorities to determine the cause.
New York personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm know escalator accidents in New York occur even though these devices are subject to strict state safety laws and regulations.
Article provided by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
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