$1 Million Elevator Accident Settlement, Bronx

An elevator in a Bronx residential building malfunctioned during routine use, injuring a tenant who had no warning the system was unsafe. The building's elevator had been flagged for mechanical issues on prior inspections, but the landlord delayed necessary repairs — a decision that put every resident at risk each time they stepped inside.

Deferred Elevator Maintenance Created a Hazard in a Bronx Building

Our premises liability attorneys subpoenaed the building's full elevator maintenance and inspection history. The records revealed multiple open violations from the Department of Buildings, including citations for overdue inspections and mechanical deficiencies that had gone unrepaired for months. Testimony from building staff confirmed that tenants had complained about the elevator's erratic behavior — sudden stops, jerky movements, and doors that failed to open properly — well before our client was injured.

The landlord's decision to defer maintenance on a system that carries residents multiple times per day was not a cost-saving measure — it was a gamble with tenant safety that directly caused this injury.

$1 Million Settlement for a Bronx Elevator Injury

The $1 million settlement compensates our client for surgical treatment, physical therapy, lost income, and the lasting effects of an elevator malfunction that the building owner had every reason to anticipate and prevent.

"Elevator safety isn't optional — it's a legal obligation. This building had open DOB violations, a history of mechanical complaints, and a landlord who chose to defer repairs rather than protect tenants. When you ignore that many warning signs, you're responsible for what happens next."

— Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been hurt in an elevator accident, building malfunction, or any premises liability incident in the Bronx or New York City, our attorneys have handled complex property owner negligence cases and are prepared to review yours. Contact us for a free consultation.