When an Escalator Ride Goes Wrong: Your Rights After an Accident in Pennsylvania Escalators are a ubiquitous part of modern life, ferrying millions of people each day through shopping malls, airports, subway stations, and department stores across Pennsylvania. Designed for convenience, they operate with a deceptive simplicity. Yet, beneath their smooth, continuous motion lies complex machinery, and when something goes wrong, the results can be devastating. An escalator accident isn't just an inconvenience; it can lead to serious injuries, significant medical bills, lost wages, and profound emotional distress. If you or a loved one has been injured in an escalator accident in Pennsylvania, understanding your legal rights is the first critical step toward recovery. Understanding Escalator Accident Causes Escalator accidents are not always due to user error. Often, they stem from negligence on the part of those responsible for the escalator's design, maintenan...