MICHAEL PANISH
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
OVERHEAD DOORS & GARAGE DOORS
The following are some of Mike Panish's most popular articles about
garage doors or overhead doors that have appeared in a variety of legal
publications across the country:
HIGH SPEED OVERHEAD DOORS
A brief discussion comparing these products to standard overhead door
systems. Injuries from these products are generally due to installation
deficiencies or usage protocols.
By Michael Panish
OVERHEAD DOOR INJURIES - Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Trucks
Injuries sustained from overhead door malfunctions include amputations,
bodily force trauma, and death. Knowing who is responsible for maintenance
and inspections of these doorways is essential.
By Michael Panish
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOORS - Personal Injury Claims
Garage door injuries pertaining to rental properties, maintenance and
safety, basic components of a garage door system, available safety devices,
and landlord responsibilities.
By Michael Panish
COMMERCIAL OVERHEAD DOORS - Worker Injury Claims
A worker is performing a duty near the ceiling within the path of travel
of an automatic door. Without warning, the door begins to move and the
top edge of the door collides with the worker or what he is standing on,
causing the worker to fall to the ground. This article addresses many
case scenarios and responsibility.
By Michael Panish
GARAGE DOORS - A Brief Tutorial on Garage Doors Safety & Installation
I have been involved in numerous garage door cases where many different
reasons for an injury have occurred. Having been retained as an expert
witness for both plaintiff and defense, several common factors have been
observed.
By Michael Panish