A lawsuit could be filed against a Northern California ski resort after a boy suffered injuries to both legs when he fell out of the skilift chair.

The incident occurred at the Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort in Twin Bridges, a small town just south of Lake Tahoe. Parker Lennig, 5, was riding on the chairlift with his brother, father, and grandfather when he fell out of the chair just shy of the point where he would have gotten off. The chairlift steamrolled Lennig about 10 or 15 feet before it eventually came to a stop.

Lennig suffered multiple injuries, including a dislocated hip. He now has a cast on his body from his hips to his thighs.

Lennig’s parents are accusing the chairlift operator of not paying attention. Lennig’s father said that as soon as Parker fell out of the chair he immediately looked at the operator and saw that she was looking down and hadn’t noticed the accident. But a spokesperson for the resort said the operator was inside the shack and responded immediately when Parker fell. She pressed the stop button right away and then ran out to help the boy. After helping Parker she came back inside the shack and called for help.

Lennig’s parents are considering filing a lawsuit, but at this time haven’t taken any legal action.

If you think another person’s negligence contributed to an accident or incident that led to your injury, you should consider contacting an experienced personal injury attorney about your legal options. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you could be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages, among other things.

At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus we represent people throughout the Los Angeles County area who’ve been injured in accidents caused by the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another. If you think you may have a viable accident claim, please do not hesitate to contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at our office today!

Five people are suffering from injuries after an escalator malfunctioned in a crowded Attleboro, Massachusetts mall.

The Emerald Square Mall was particularly crowded February 13 because Disney Channel star Selena Gomez was performing. Just as Gomez was about to begin her second performance, a herd of people began rushing the escalator in an effort to get closer to the starlet.

While people were climbing their way up the escalator, the escalator somehow malfunctioned and began moving in the opposite direction. Naturally this caused the people to lose their balance and fall backwards towards the floor.

Police and emergency medical services were called to the scene, where they treated 5 injured people. Three people had to be transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment.

Police are still investigating what caused the escalator to malfunction. If it is proven that the mall owner knew the escalator was defective or broken, or that the mall owner failed to ensure the escalator was in good working condition on a regular basis, the victims may have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit. Premises liability laws state that people who suffer injuries on the property of another have the right to be compensated if they can prove the property owner was negligent. If you think you may have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus can help. To arrange a consultation to discuss your legal rights and options, please call (888) 203-PAIN!