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Will there be a significant public demand for stricter elevator safety measures within 6 months post-incident?
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Parents Sue After 5-Year-Old's Arm Caught in NJ Elevator, Resulting in Severe Injury
May 8, 2024, 06:21 PM
In Hoboken, New Jersey, the parents of five-year-old Zoe Garatziotis are suing for negligence after her arm was caught in an elevator door at a luxury condo. The incident left Zoe with a severe gash on her wrist that required 20 stitches and resulted in a large scar. Following the accident, Zoe needed monthly hospital visits for wound care. During the incident, a doorman heroically ran up seven flights of stairs to assist, hearing Zoe's screams throughout the ordeal.
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Increased fear and concern • 33%
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