The Responsibilities of Building Owners and Staff When Elevators Malfunction and the Fire Department Should Be Called

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The Responsibilities of Building Owners and Staff When Elevators Malfunction and the Fire Department Should Be Called

By Esther Claudette Gittens Elevators are an essential part of modern buildings, providing accessibility and convenience to tenants, employees, and visitors. However, when an elevator malfunctions—especially when it becomes stuck or experiences a potential free-fall—the responsibilities of building owners and staff become critical to ensuring safety and mitigating liability. Understanding these obligations, as well as […]

Causation in Personal Injury Law: Proving the ‘But-For’ Test

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Causation in Personal Injury Law: Proving the ‘But-For’ Test

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Causation is a fundamental principle in personal injury law, playing a central role in establishing liability. Without proving causation, plaintiffs cannot recover damages, regardless of how egregious the defendant’s behavior may seem. At the core of causation analysis is the “but-for” test, which examines whether the injury would have occurred but […]