Technical pinch
We obtain maintenance log and video. On defect the operator is fully liable.
Cableway & lift operators
Fall in the turnstile. Liability for ski pass control
Falls at RFID turnstiles create operator liability. Pinching risks and maintenance dominate.
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RFID turnstiles mark the threshold to the transport contract. The operator is liable already during contract initiation.
Pinches collisions and faulty closure regularly cause injury. Maintenance and video decide the case.
Check turnstile
Check turnstile fall
Three questions clarify defect and evidence.
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Which defect was present?
Defect and person decide the claim.
All paths at a glance
Overview of all answers.
Child fall
We assess child safety and supervision. Contributory fault is delineated.
Trip and floor defect
Proof of defect is decisive. We pursue the safety duty.
Traffic safety duty and contract initiation
Traffic safety duty and contract initiation
Already at the entry zone the operator carries the safety duty. It follows from section 1295 ABGB and contract initiation.
The operator must avoid pinching trip points and wrong rotation. Breach creates liability.
Maintenance records and video
Maintenance records and video
Secure video and maintenance logs. They reveal defects and similar incidents.
Repeated faults shift the burden. The operator must then prove proper maintenance.
Immediate steps:
- Request video and maintenance log
- Have injuries documented medically
- Name witnesses at the turnstile
Frequently asked
Questions on turnstiles
Am I already a contract partner there? +
Yes. The transport contract activates at the turnstile. Protective duties apply before that.
Who is liable when a child is pinched? +
The operator is liable for child safety failures. Parental supervision still counts.
Which maintenance duties exist? +
Regular technical testing and documentation. Light barriers rotation and stop must be checked.
How fast must I sue? +
Limitation runs three years from knowledge. Demand letters do not suspend it.
Had an accident?
The sooner we secure the evidence, the better we can enforce your claim. Call us directly or send an email, callback within one business day.
Contact
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Address
BRANDAUER Rechtsanwälte GmbH Giselakai 51 5020 Salzburg
Phone
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