North Texas Family Settles Lawsuit After Child’s Hand and Knee Injured by Escalator at Indoor Event Center

North Texas Family Settles Lawsuit After Child’s Hand and Knee Injured by Escalator at Indoor Event Center

During an outing with his family, a young boy in North Texas got his hand caught in an escalator grate at a local indoor event center. As he attempted to dislodge himself, his knee then became stuck between the bottom escalator step and the grate. He was immediately taken to the hospital to treat his severe injuries.

With the help of our experienced child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm, the family was able to get justice by settling a lawsuit against the event center. The compensation covered the child’s current and future medical expenses and any physical impairment, pain, and psychological trauma that the young boy experienced.

How Escalator Injuries Happen in Dallas, TX Event Centers

Event centers have a responsibility to keep the children and families who frequent them safe. Dangerous escalator incidents that result in child injuries can happen when indoor family event centers like the one, in this case, do not properly maintain equipment or have adequate staff on hand to properly supervise children and families on the premises.

In this case, the little boy’s injuries were preventable. The escalator was not properly maintained by the indoor event center, and the operators should have been aware of the potential risk that the escalator posed to visiting families. At a minimum, the event center should have posted signage to warn visitors about the faulty escalator.

How to Prevent Children’s Escalator Injuries

While it is the event center’s responsibility to regularly inspect and maintain escalators, there are certain things visitors at all-in-one event centers can do to stay safe:

• Ensure shoes, drawstrings, and scarves are properly tied
• Face forward and hold the escalator’s handrail
• Avoid the edges of escalator steps where small fingers and hands can easily get trapped

Because escalator incidents can happen in a matter of seconds and result in serious injuries, it is important to observe where the escalator’s emergency shutoff is located.

How The Button Law Firm Can Help After an Injury Caused by an Escalator in Dallas, Texas 

Escalator injuries like the one described in this case fall under a complex part of Texas law called premises liability. Thus, it is advantageous to consult with our compassionate and knowledgeable lawyers at The Button Law Firm. We know what it entails to get justice from a negligent property owner and will fight on your behalf while you or your child focus on recovering from an escalator injury. Our attorneys at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident, especially one involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Call us at 214-699-4409 or fill out a contact form below for a free consultation.