Legal Blog of Attorney Lawrence B. Saftler

Don’t Let Faulty New York City Escalators Take You For a Ride

By lsaftler on December 22, 2009

On December 20, 2009, an escalator fire forced the Macy’s Flagship
Store in Herald Square to evacuate. A fire, though, is just one of
many potential hazards attributed to escalators due to faulty
manufacturing, lack of maintenance, or unsafe conditions. Macy’s
Herald Square location, alone, has been cited by the New York City
Department of Buildings for razor sharp steps, tripping hazards, and
failing to report escalator accidents in the past. Violations of
escalator safety requirements, regulated by the 1968 Building Code,
are more common in the New York City area than one might think.

At The Saftler Law Firm, we are committed to helping victims of
negligence obtain compensation for losses and expenses related to
injuries sustained due to escalator accidents (Escalator Accident
Victims). Mr. Saftler is one of the most experienced escalator and elevator
accident lawyers in the New York City area. After WPIX investigated
the recent incident at Macy’s, they contacted Mr. Saftler for his
expert opinion.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an escalator accident, you
need to contact a lawyer immediately. To schedule a free review of
your case, contact The Saftler Law Firm, serving Manhattan and New
York City. The Saftler Law Firm is committed to fighting for justice on your
behalf.

Posted in Accidents, Defects, Elevator & Escalator, Fire & Explosions, In the News, Personal Injury |

Suing the City of New York – Time is NOT on Your Side

By lsaftler on December 15, 2009

It is important to know that prior to suing the City of New York, and other municipalities, for injuries you have suffered through the municipality’s neglect, that a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days from the happening of the accident to protect your right to sue. Therefore, the sooner you find and hire an attorney to protect your rights, the better off you will be to deal with your loss. At the Saftler Law Firm, we stand ready to assist you in filing any claim you may have against the City Of New York.

Posted in Personal Injury |