With the amazing weather, many natural wonders, the extensive coastline, and the countless venues and activities, California is a popular destination for RVers. They are drawn to the natural beauty of the state, from the Redwoods to the sand, the warm beaches of San Diego, and everything in between. To accommodate all of these travelers who are arriving in rigs from under 25 feet to well over 40 feet in length and often with tow vehicles, trailers, and other items that require specifically designed spaces, the state is home to over 750 RV parks and many more state or locally operated parks that offer facilities for RVs. With so many choices for RVers, it is up to the RV park and management to create a space that is RV-friendly and includes many amenities to attract customers.
When you arrive at an RV park in San Diego, L.A., San Francisco, or any of the small beach towns along the coast, you are likely to be welcomes by park staff and given a lengthy introduction to the facilities that you can use while booked into the park, such as swimming pools, lakes for swimming, kayaking, fishing and strolling around, tennis courts, pickleball courts, hiking trails, lodge facilities, picnic areas and some even include access to private or limited access beaches. With all of these amenities and added features, guests from all over the world are flocking to the RV parks in California to take advantage of all the added extras that are included in the price of a space that also holds their mobile households.
With all of the interest in these feature-filled RV parks, increased demand and often filled parks, the staff are now less focused on earning new business or making a great first impression and simply keeping up with the essential daily activities like emptying trashcans and providing enough toilet paper in the bathrooms and outhouses. As a result, guests are finding that the care that was once provided in the RV parks is not the same quality or even close to it. The routine care, like cleaning and maintaining facilities, is not getting addressed, which can often result in safety hazards and dangerous spaces at RV parks across the state.
If you or a loved one recently sustained an injury while at a California RV park, please know that you do not need to face the hardships of this incident alone. The caring and skilled legal team at Normandie Law Firm is ready to assist you, and all you need to do is grab your phone and contact our dedicated office staff, who can be reached around the clock. On that initial call, our staff will answer your general questions, help you understand the resolution that can be provided by Normandie Law Firm, and explain how the personal injury legal process functions to protect victims like yourself. In addition, they will ensure that you have your free consultation with a skilled RV park injury lawyer booked at your earliest convenience.
During your free consultation, you will relate the facts of the RV park injury incident to your lawyer and answer any additional questions they have related to the matter, as they ensure they fully understand the incident. With all of the critical information, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of your case and whether you have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the RV park. With this helpful and valuable information, you will be ready to begin making choices that will impact the losses and expenses you have incurred because of the injury incident and possibly the rest of your life if the harm you sustained was significant. But please also know that you are never obligated to hire Normandie Law Firm, nor are you required to file an RV park injury lawsuit after your consultation. Our only motivation for providing you with all of this helpful guidance and information is to ensure you are able to secure the compensation that is owed to you for the harm caused by negligence and that you are well-prepared to make choices that will meet your immediate and long-term needs. All we ask is that you contact our staff swiftly, as there are time limits for you to take legal action that could be more restricted than you would think.
Common RV Park Safety Concerns And The Injury Incidents They Cause
When you imagine relaxing at a California RV park, you think of the fun activities, great weather, and enjoyable setting. But along with those perks can come some issues that could cause you serious harm. You see pictures of a great lodge or a huge picnic area and think the space is well-maintained. However, when you arrive, you could discover that the sidewalks and paths are poorly cared for and damaged, the steps have no safety handrails, and there are countless spaces that you are uncomfortable navigating. Sadly, when RV parks get busy, the staff often fails by choice or necessity to provide the proper care to ensure guest safety. So, it becomes vital that you are watching for these common hazards:
- Flooded or slippery areas outdoors from damaged water lines or leaking hoses
- Broken or damaged walkways, safety handrails, steps, or floors
- Low-hanging tree branches and overgrown landscape
- Unmaintained grass that could conceal hazards like holes, ruts, large rocks, tree roots, or tree stumps
- Loose or damaged flooring surfaces like tile, carpet, or wood planks
- Food, litter, or liquids that are spilled and not properly cleaned up
- Damaged or exposed electrical wires or damaged cords on appliances or fixtures
While these issues seem easy to correct, the staff is not addressing them for whatever reason. But the result is the same, victims of RV park injury incidents can sustain harm due to any of these incidents as a result of poor care of the property, such as:
- Trip and fall
- Slip and fall
- Injury from a falling object
- Electrical shock
- Burn incidents
The Harsh Reality Of An RV Park Injury Incident
When you consider the surroundings at an RV park, your campsite, the roadways, and features included in the park, you might not think that there would be a huge potential for harm in this setting. However, that is far from reality. You might stumble or trip over a hidden hold in the ground that was impossible to see because of overgrown grass or landscape, and from there you fall on sharp objects like a large rock or stick and end up suffering multiple injuries that could have been avoided. The fact is that RV park injury incidents often result in multiple injuries that can be quite severe and even life-altering for the victim, such as:
- Broken or shattered bones
- Complete joint dislocations and the destruction of the soft connective tissue of the joints
- Partial or complete amputations
- Soft tissue damage and the destruction of nerve tissue in the area
- Back, neck, and spinal cord damage
- Facial harm to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or delicate skin on the face
- Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
- Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
- Head injuries that can involve a skull fracture, severe concussion, brain bleed, or other traumatic brain injuries
- Burns from contact or fire
- Electrical burns
- Chemical burns and injuries from inhalation of caustic chemical fumes
- Severe electrical shocks
What Is The Legal Obligation Of California RV Parks?
You might have heard of premises liability laws, but are unaware that they apply to all public and private properties in the state. You might also not have a clear understanding of the information and requirements related to premises liability. But it is vital you understand this aspect of the legal system if you were hurt at an RV park because these laws were created to ensure the safety of guests at all properties. They outline what the owner of the house, park, or public venue must do to ensure the safety of patrons. In addition, a specific part of premises liability called duty of care defines the obligation of the property owner or their staff when a safety issue is located on the property during an inspection, or reported by a guest.
When there is a safety issue, the staff is required to provide at least the same level of care as would be provided by the average prudent person facing the same or a similar issue in their home. If the staff fail to take the appropriate action in a reasonable amount of time, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if it is later found that the staff’s negligence caused or contributed to the harm of a patron, the property owner could be held financially accountable for the losses of the victim. If you feel that the harm you suffered at a California RV park was caused partially or completely because the staff failed to properly maintain the property, please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to discuss the matter with a seasoned RV park injury lawyer.
How Much Is An RV Park Injury Lawsuit Worth?
As a victim of personal injuries due to the negligence of the staff at an RV park, you are sure to want more information regarding the possible value of your case. You should also understand that these cases are never awarded a predetermined compensation amount. Instead, each victim works with their legal team to compile all of the documentation needed to confirm their allowable expenses used in the valuation process of the lawsuit. The items that are most frequently used in the compensation package for the case include, but are not limited to:
- The cost to repair or replace any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury incident
- The cost of all legal services to prepare, file, and litigate the RV park injury lawsuit
- Your lost income if the harm you sustained prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully healed and cleared by your medical care providers to return to work
- All current and projected medical expenses related to diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating the harm and injuries sustained in the RV park injury incident
How Long Do I Have To Pursue Legal Action?
All victims of personal injuries are given two years from the date of the injury incident to file their lawsuit with the court. If the case is not filed within that time, the victim loses the right to pursue legal action related to any of the events of that specific incident. In addition, once the original two years have passed, there are limited exceptions that would provide the victim with added time to take legal action. Please reach out to the Normandie Law Firm RV park injury lawyers to discuss your case and the time remaining to seek compensation for your losses and expenses.
No Added Stress Of Upfront Legal Fees
When you contact Normandie Law Firm, you will be pleased to confirm that we never ask you for any out of pocket payments to begin your case. Instead, we handle everything, including covering the filing fees and expenses to prepare the lawsuit. Our client-friendly payment policy will never add to your hardships or monetary issues. We only get paid for our services and reimbursed for the fees we paid on your behalf once the matter is resolved and you have the compensation that includes funds to cover your legal costs and other expenses. Finally, if your Normandie Law Firm RV park injury lawyer fails to win your case and deliver that much-needed compensation and justice you deserve, you owe the firm nothing. This is our pledge to each client and a heartfelt promise that we will never add to the issues you face. Our only impact will be in helping you resolve the challenges that were created when you suffered harm due to negligence at an RV park injury. Please reach out to our team today. They can be reached around the clock to provide information and confidence that you will regain the life you enjoyed before this unfortunate incident.
