Our firm secured a $2.255 million settlement for a casino guest who suffered life-altering injuries after a catastrophic escalator accident at a Reno, Nevada casino. This case highlights the severe consequences of escalator safety failures and the responsibility casinos and maintenance companies have to protect their guests.
The incident occurred in March 2017, as our client was leaving a nightclub inside the casino. When she stepped onto a downward-moving escalator, her foot became trapped inside the escalator mechanism almost immediately. The malfunction caused a terrifying scene, with witnesses describing chaos as security personnel and bystanders rushed to stop the escalator and assist her.
As a result of the accident, our client sustained serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. After returning home, she continued care through a major healthcare provider and was placed on disability by her physicians. Her recovery involved months of rehabilitation, and despite ongoing treatment, she was left with permanent physical limitations that affected her ability to work and carry out everyday activities.
Through aggressive litigation, our firm established that multiple parties shared responsibility, including the casino and the companies responsible for escalator inspection, maintenance, and repair. Evidence showed that the escalator’s condition posed an unreasonable and preventable risk of harm, and that safety failures directly caused the incident.
The case involved years of contested litigation, extensive discovery, depositions, and detailed review of surveillance footage. Faced with the strength of the evidence and the seriousness of the injuries, the defendants ultimately agreed to resolve the case.
The matter concluded with a $2.255 million settlement, providing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, long-term impairment, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
This result underscores the importance of holding casinos and large corporations accountable for dangerous conditions—and how determined, experienced legal representation can achieve justice in complex, high-stakes injury cases.
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