The borough of Queens is the largest of the five New York City boroughs in terms of area and the second-largest in population. In fact, if the five boroughs were separate cities, Queens would be the fourth-largest city in the United States. Over two million people from over 100 different countries call Queens “home.” Queens’ extremely diversified and vibrant economy ranges from international finance to Mom-and-Pop stores. JFK International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, two of New York’s three major airports, are both located in Queens, as is Flushing Meadows Park, home to the New York Mets and to the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament.
In this highly-populated, hectic community, accidents of kinds are likely to happen. Many of them will be serious. If you or a member of your family is involved in a serious accident and the other party is to blame, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries and expenses.
Escalators are a regular source of accidents in Queens. Whether caused by overcrowding, malfunction or an unsafe condition, an escalator accident can be frightening and can lead to lasting injury. In the event you or someone you love is injured in an escalator accident, an attorney can advise you if you have a claim for compensation. Talk to an experienced legal professional promptly to ensure that you preserve your rights.
The Queens personal injury attorneys at Hill & Moin are well known for their expertise, their success and their integrity. They are highly experienced at obtaining the greatest compensation possible for accident victims, including those who have sustained injury in escalator accidents. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis; if we do not obtain compensation for you, you do not owe us anything. A court may award you medical expenses and lost wages. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, damages for loss of companionship and punitive damages, depending on the circumstances of your case and the extent of the injuries. Our experienced attorneys are committed to your best interests and to getting you the relief you need and deserve.
