Were you or someone in your family injured from metal that was sticking out of the ground? For instance, perhaps you tripped over exposed rebar because the concrete on someone’s property was deteriorated from freeze-thaw damage or corrosion. Alternatively, you were walking through a public park when you tripped over a rusty metal spike that was concealed by tall grass.
Most of these incidents involve someone stepping on the metal piece or spike and ending up with an injury to their foot. Or, they may trip over the exposed rebar or some other piece of metal and fall down, which can cause brain damage, hip fracture, and other severe injuries. Another scenario involves someone tripping over metal that’s sticking out of the ground and falling onto a sharp or hard object.
These incidents can have devastating consequences on your life, including permanent disability and financial hardship. Obtaining compensation and recovering from your injuries requires help from a lawyer with experience in trip and falls and other accidents resulting from exposed metal on someone else’s property. Contact our office today and talk to one of our attorneys during a free consultation.
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Who is Responsible for Injuries Caused by Metal Sticking Out of the Ground?
In order to file a metal sticking out of the ground lawsuit, you must prove that someone is liable, or legally responsible for your harm and suffering. Generally, this would be the owner of the property where you had the accident. For example, if you had a trip and fall due to exposed rebar in a store parking lot, you would sue the owner of the store.
You can also file an injury claim against the government if you were hurt from metal sticking out of the ground on public properties, like city parks and sidewalks in front of government buildings. It’s essential that you contact a city lawsuit lawyer with experience in premises liability claims. They can help you gather evidence and establish how the city failed to resolve a dangerous condition, i.e., metal sticking out of the ground. As a result, you had an accident from stepping or tipping on the metal piece, which resulted in bodily harm.
The legal team at our office is ready to answer any questions you have about your rights and legal options. Call us today for more information on suing a government entity or private property owner for an injury caused by negligence.
Health Complications from Cuts and Puncture Wounds
Exposed metal that’s sticking out of the ground can cause severe injuries with potentially life-threatening conditions. Whether you tripped over a exposed metal pipe or a poorly installed grounding rod, here are just some of the injuries that may occur:
- Sepsis, or another potentially fatal infection
- Broken bones and fractures
- Damage to the nerves and other underlying tissues
- Gangrene – tissue death from infection of lack of blood flow
- Permanent disfigurement
- Dislocation in the shoulder, knees, and hips
- Spinal cord or neck injury
- Loss of function / paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Damage to the internal organs
This is why immediate medical attention is so important if you hurt yourself from pieces of metal in outdoor areas like backyards, parking lots, and walkways. Once you have seen a doctor, make sure to contact our law firm and talk to a lawyer who can sue for injuries caused by metal protruding from the ground.
Deadline to Sue a Property Owner for Negligence
Please note that lawsuits against negligent property owners have a deadline of 2 years. That means you must file a claim for monetary damages within 2 years from when you had your accident. If you fail to submit a claim on time, the courts will most likely invalidate your right to sue. It’s also worth noting that waiting to file a lawsuit puts you at further risk of financial hardship as the medical bills and lost income from your job take their toll. Based on the severity of your injuries, you may also have the right to sue for non-economic damages, like pain and suffering.
To get started on a trip and fall or puncture wound caused by metal injury case, please take a moment to schedule a free case evaluation.
How Long You have for a Lawsuit against the Government
Government entities, like the city of Los Angeles, a school district, and county departments can also be sued for negligence, like failing to remove metal that’s sticking out of the ground. However, the statute of limitations to file an accident claim with the government is only 6 months. This is something many people are unaware of, but the reduced timeline is a form of protection that public entitles enjoy, along with other privileges that make it harder for injury victims to obtain compensation. As someone that suffered an accident on government property, it’s in your best interest to speak with a metal sticking out of the ground lawsuit lawyer as soon as possible.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
An unexpected injury can set you back for many years in terms of your health and finances. The truth is, most accidents are preventable, but some property owners and operators neglect their duties to protect the public.
The personal injury lawyers of Normandie have decades of recovering settlements on behalf of accident victims. With guidance from one of our legal experts, you can receive maximum payment for your injuries from a metal sticking out from the ground accident claim. As we fight to bring you justice, you can rest easy knowing that you won’t be responsible for any legal fees. The cost of representing you is paid for by the defendant as long as we in your lawsuit. In other words, we don’t get paid unless you get paid.
We look forward to meeting you and doing all that we can to bring you compensation for your monetary losses. Please schedule a free case review by contacting our law firm.
