A woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against OTIS Elevator Company after an elevator accident in New York.

According to her elevator accident lawsuit, plaintiff Brenda T. alleges that the defendant controls, possesses, markets, manages and maintains property that is located in Rochester where the accident occurred.

According to the New York elevator accident lawsuit, on July 21, 2015, employees and agents of the defendant were performing work at the Monroe Community Hospital. During that time, Brenda says, an agent or an employee of OTIS allegedly stacked metal framing as well as other construction materials directly in front of the elevator on the first floor.

Brenda says she was exiting the elevator on the first floor at approximately 11:25 a.m. when she fell over the construction materials and metal framing. According to the elevator accident lawsuit, she sustained serious injuries to her right arm, both knees, and her elbow.

The elevator accident lawsuit says that the defendant is responsible for causing the accident to begin with and should be held accountable for the injuries sustained by the plaintiff. The elevator accident lawsuit alleges that the defendant was negligent and that an agent or an employee negligently placed the construction materials and metal framing directly in front of the elevator where users of the elevator would have to utilize to enter and exit.

The plaintiff says that she has suffered severe personal injuries and will continue to suffer from permanent injuries in the elevator accident lawsuit. The plaintiff says she aims to hold the defendant accountable for the items placed in or near an area that could cause serious injuries to those passing by.

While construction might not be optional as a company works to repair an elevator or the area nearby, precautions should always be taken to minimize the risk of accidents and resulting injuries, alleges the lawsuit. Appropriate signage or employees posted to warn passersby about the possibility of being hurt in an accident can help to minimize the chances of an unfortunate and long lasting personal injury.

However, when personal injuries are sustained because the company was allegedly negligent, this can lead to a lawsuit to recover compensation on behalf of an injured party. If you or someone you know has already been critically injured in an elevator accident, there may be a possibility for recovering compensation with the help of a lawyer.

If an elevator accident was caused because the piece of machinery was dangerous or improperly maintained, the evidence needs to be gathered from the scene of the accident as soon as possible. This evidence can be used to illustrate that the property manager, maintenance company, or elevator manufacturer was negligent and caused you to suffer serious harm.

An attorney can discuss your options with you and to protect your rights to file a prompt and timely legal claim.

The New York Elevator Accident Lawsuit is Case No. 6:18-CV-06540-DGL, filed in the state of New York, Supreme Court.