Premises liability in TexasHow This Escalator Injury Could Have Been Prevented

The child’s escalator injury was 100% preventable. The child's hand would have remained unharmed if the family-oriented event center had followed proper safety protocols months prior. Less than six months before the incident, an inspection revealed malfunctions with the escalator. Despite this, the event center allowed it to remain in use without addressing the known issue or posting adequate warnings to inform visitors of the potential danger.

These companies have a responsibility to keep children and families safe. Dangerous escalator incidents and child injuries can happen when indoor family event centers like the one, in this case, do not have adequate staff on hand to properly supervise children and families on the premises.

Shockingly, an investigation by a Dallas news station found many problems with elevator and escalator safety programs in Texas. The core issue lies in the state's inspection system: there are no dedicated inspectors, and instead, it depends on independent contractors. To become an inspector, one only needs to pay a $50 fee and complete a three-day course—far from reassuring. It's easy to see how such minimal training could lead to missed safety concerns in critical areas. Moreover, despite the problem of underqualified inspectors, a prior inspection identified malfunctions, yet the event center still allowed guests to use the escalator, fully aware of the dangers it posed.

How The Button Law Firm Can Help After an Injury Caused by an Escalator  

Because escalator injuries fall under a complex part of Texas law called premises liability, 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 are healing after an escalator injury. All of 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.

Learn More About The Button Law Firm

At The Button Law Firm, we have a passion for helping people. It drives our team to work hard for the families and children we represent every day. It also means that we will not take on your case unless we believe we can help. If we take on your case, you can be sure that it will get the care and personal attention it deserves. Our team is committed to three core pillars – passion, communication, and justice.

We are driven by a passion for doing everything we can to help the person affected get justice. Our team pours our hearts and souls into every client to help make a difference in their lives and make our community safer.

We are committed to open communication so our clients have guidance and answers to their questions and always feel connected to their team.

Finally, the pursuit of justice drives our goal to make our clients whole again by bringing them closure. We know your life has changed and that you are looking for help to keep moving forward. The Button Law Firm will help you find closure so that justice is served.

We are devoted to helping people every step of the way, and that starts with offering free resources and information on daycare injuries, daycare abuse, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and our other practice areas.

Our team has offices in Dallas and Midland, and we handle cases in Houston and all over Texas. We’re also ready to take on cases selectively across the country. If you have questions, contact us today. You can call us at 214-699-4409 or reach us at intake@buttonlawfirm. We’re doing more to keep you moving forward.

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Dallas, Houston, and Midland Texas trial and personal injury lawyer dedicated to securing justice for clients.

DISCLAIMER: The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients' cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client's case.