Over half a million children and teenagers are treated in emergency departments across the country, from falling out of a bunk bed, or incurring personal injuries in a bunk bed accident. Accidents in a bunk bed happen over half of the time with boys, teens and adult men, and girls and women as well, and can include injuries such as:
- Lacerations
- Contusions
- Abrasions
- Fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal injuries
- Hematoma
- Concussion
- Strains
- Sprains
- Head and neck injury
- Shoulder injury
- Trunk injury
- Broken teeth
If you are injured from a bunk bed fall, you can call us today to review your case for free. We are here to help you, and all that you need to do to start the process is give us a call right now.
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Why Do People Fall Out of a Bunk Bed?
If the bunk bed was not constructed properly, or is “rickety” from many years of use, then people will fall out of it with great regularity. This will cause injuries and some of these injuries can be debilitating, permanent and serious to the person who falls from the bunk bed. Studies show that it is common to get a head and neck injury from a bunk bed fall. If you fall from a bunk bed you can also fall onto the furniture positioned next to the bunk bed, which can be:
- Desk
- Dresser
- Window
- Ceiling fan
- Boxes or storage container
Your fall from a bunk bed onto other furniture can result in a serious injury. If this is the case for you, don’t hesitate to give us a call to review your claim for a lawsuit today.
Why Are Bunk Beds Dangerous for the People Using Them?
A bunk bed is dangerous, and people sleeping in a bunk bed can suffer a major injury from being near and around a bunk bed. Bunk beds have areas where people can fall or become entrapped within the bunk bed. People are also injured in a bunk bed from the action related to:
- Falling onto the floor from the top or bottom bunk
- Striking a head onto the top bunk
- Jumping from the bunk bed
- Falling or slipping off of the ladder
- Bed malfunctions and collapsing
- Becoming entrapped with head, limbs, or torso
Children and teens of all ages use bunk beds, as do adults, and people are injured seriously from falling out of a bunk bed. When you are housed at a detention or detox center facility and fall out of the bed, the facility is responsible for the safety of the rooms where you are forced to sleep every night.
Seizures Cause Many People in Jail to Fall Out of a Bunk Bed While Incarcerated
People who are incarcerated are highly likely to fall out of a bunk bed, especially when they have a seizure and fall from the bed during that time. If a person is in jail and has a seizure in a bunk bed, the individual may shake right out of the bed during the seizure, when the person’s body functions are out of control. If you fall from a bunk bed after a seizure you can have a:
- Head injury hitting the head on the ground after falling
- Contusions, abrasions, and bruises
- Head and neck injuries resulting in traumatic brain injuries
It is not feasible that the government prison and jail systems will eliminate the use of bunk beds, because of housing and space issues, there is not enough room to house inmates in single beds on the floor in nearly all cases. For this reason, it will be difficult to eradicate and prevent people who are incarcerated from falling out of a bunk bed.
Why Do People Have Seizures and Can It Be Prevented?
A person can have a seizure while in prison or a detention center for many different reasons. Seizures can be diagnosed for epilepsy, after a seizure, or as a result of another medical condition, such as a high deadly fever. A person can have a seizure after a stroke, such as with post-stroke epilepsy, or after a drug interaction, which can result in serious consequences. The risks of having a seizure after a stroke is measurable, and will occur in the first to second year after the incident of a stroke.
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Can I Sue for Bunk Bed Trauma – Falling Out of a Bunk Bed?
Yes, we can sue if you are the victim of falling out of a bunk bed. All that you need to do is to call us now to start the process today. You can get the recovery compensation that you are looking for related to your loss, which means your medical bills can be paid at last. Just call us now to reach our Los Angeles case lawyers this afternoon. We can file a lawsuit on your behalf related to your claim, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue the at fault parties to your loss.
Average Case Value for a Bunk Bed Trauma – Falling Out of a Bunk Bed
We can talk to you about the average case value for a bunk bed trauma and falling out of the bed at your facility. Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, we can work with you on your claim of personal injuries falling out of a bunk bed. Just call us now at the Normandie Law Firm, to review your claim today with our knowledgeable legal team.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take 4-7 months to settle your claim for an injury falling out of a bunk bed. We will review your case on an individual basis, and settle it according to the best-case strategy for your particular personal injury case.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
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We can talk to you today when you call us for a free consultation, and can review your claim for a bunk bed injury when you dial us now. We are here to give you the peace of mind you need related to this claim, and our professional legal team is ready to talk to you about your damages, losses and personal injuries related to your having fallen out of a bunk bed at a jail, prison, detox center or other facility.
References
D’Souza, A. L., Smith, G. A., & McKenzie, L. B. (2008). Bunk bed-related injuries among children and adolescents treated in emergency departments in the United States, 1990-2005. Pediatrics, 121(6), e1696–e1702. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-2555
Galovic, M., Ferreira-Atuesta, C., Abraira, L., Döhler, N., Sinka, L., Brigo, F., Bentes, C., Zelano, J., & Koepp, M. J. (2021). Seizures and Epilepsy After Stroke: Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Management. Drugs & Aging, 38(4), 285–299. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40266-021-00837-7
Loder, R. T., & Young, J. C. (2018). Injuries associated with bunk beds that occur in jail. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 53, 13–16.
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Mack, K. A., Gilchrist, J., & Ballesteros, M. F. (2007). Bunk bed-related injuries sustained by young children treated in emergency departments in the United States, 2001-2004, National Electronic Injury Surveillance System – All Injury Program. Injury Prevention: Journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention, 13(2), 137–140. https://doi.org/10.1136/ip.2006.013193
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