Common Accidents:  Some of the most common accidents and corresponding injuries to befall victims are provided for below …

• Slip and fall accidents caused by wet and oily surfaces
• Trip and falls
• Defective stairways
• Collapsing or caved in roof
• Fires which result in burn injuries and smoke inhalation
• Contraction of bed bugs and bed bug bites
• Acts of assault and battery caused by inadequate security
• Acts of sexual violence
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Elevator accidents
• Exposure to other toxic fumes and chemicals
• Drowning in swimming pools
• Carbone monoxide poisoning
• Wrongful Death
• Defective appliances

Who is Liable Should I Get Injured while at an AIRBNB Rental?

Liability for injuries depends on a number of factors. First, you can hold the property owner responsible for the harm you have suffered. A property owner who decides to rent his or her property for profit owes a duty of care to the renting party. Generally, if you rent a property you are entitled to have it be safe from potential harm. This is very similar to renting a hotel room, where you have an expectation that the property will be free from any defects. Similarly, renting a property from an AIRBNB owner extends you the expectation that the property will be free from any known defects. This duty also extends to issues with the property that could have been identified through reasonable inspection.

Duty to Inspect: Typically, a property owner must perform a reasonable inspection of a property every so often. They must take the time to actually inspect the property and identify whether any threats or issues may exist and promptly move to correct them. Failure to either inspect for issues or to correct known issues will hold the property owner liable for any harm sustained by renting party or tenant. Commonly, there may be problems with the grounds themselves, such as holes in the dirt that could cause people to trip or trees with broken branches that could potentially fall while someone is walking below. Property owners must be aware of these issues within a reasonable time.

Second, you may have a potential claim against AIRBNB as well. Even though AIRBNB is technically not the owner of the property and merely a platform through which you can rent, they still share responsibility. AIRBNB is liable when they hold the property out to be safe and it turns out to be dangerous. In such cases, the consumer has an expectation that AIRBNB will provide a safe place, free from defects that may cause injury. Upon failing to provide a safe place, AIRBNB can be said to have not met its end of the bargain, which can be considered grounds for a lawsuit.

Finally, specific insurance exists to cover for almost most injuries. However, this is very coverage specific and will depend on whether there was any notice. You should talk with an experienced attorney and your insurance provider to determine if you have or can apply for special or specific coverage.

Premises Liability Laws 

If you intend to file a premises liability lawsuit, you should be aware that there are different types of visitors that can be present on a property.

The first is an invitee; invitees are essentially customers who enter a premises for a mutual benefit. They aim to spend money and receive a service at a store, for instance. Those who rent AIRBNB homes fall into this category. They are afforded the highest duty of care and should be kept as safe as possible by the property owner. It does not matter if the property owner is not actually present on the property.

Licensees are those who enter premises as social guests. They are not browsing with an intention of making any purchases. Other licensees may be door to door salesmen. Someone who enters an AIRBNB but is not part of the rental agreement may have legal cause to sue in the event of an injury.

Finally, trespassers are those who have no legal right to be on your property. Although it is perfectly acceptable for you to have deterrents and alarm systems set up to keep trespassers and intruders out, you cannot purposely set up traps that would harm trespassers, especially if they are only passing through. A common example of this is if your yard has no fence and is a popular shortcut from one street to another. While trespassers have fewer rights than invitees and licensees, they must still be given a duty of care, albeit diminished.

If you are curious which category you fall into and wish to take legal action against a property owner or against AIRBNB, contact one of our accomplished lawyers today.

Steps to Take if Injured in an Air B N B Rental

There are several steps you should take in order to preserve your legal right to recovery for the damages you have suffered.

• If injured, seek medical attention immediately: Call 911 and have an ambulance transport you to hospital. Make sure you inform the medical doctors of all your injuries; be as detailed as possible. Insurance companies often use the argument that a claimant could not have suffered injuries because there was no immediate medical attention. In order to mitigate that excuse, all victims should be evaluated for their injuries and commence medical treatment as soon as possible following the incident. Even if you do not feel as though you have been wounded, seek help anyway; a medical professional may determine that there is something wrong with you that you missed due to adrenaline.
• Gather evidence: Take pictures of the cause of the accident and the premises itself. If there are any witnesses, make sure you take down their contact information and record their statements and testimonies. It will also come in handy if you have photos of your injuries, video evidence of how the faulty incident occurred, and more.
• Keep all receipts and documents showing that you were a paying customer of AIRBNB and the specific property on which you were injured. Your credit card statement, email of confirmation, and more can all be used to prove that you were the renter of the home during the specific time period in which you were hurt.
• Do not speak with the property owner regarding the accident. Any comment you make can be used against you during the trial.
• Do not speak with any insurance adjusters that may contact you. The goal of an insurance adjuster is to reduce or eliminate any chances you may have of recovery, and he will use any trick in the book in order to achieve this. Sometimes, they will request that you take a free rental for a weekend or offer a gift card of some kind. If you accept this compensation, you the insurance company will argue that you cannot seek additional damages because an agreement was already reached.
• Seek legal assistance from our experienced personal injury lawyers: Once our law firm is involved in your case, we will do what it takes to win your case. It will be difficult for you to file a claim and win it by yourself, and assistance is available.

A common question that is asked is, “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer is yes: you should absolutely hire a lawyer in the event that you sustain damages while at an AIRBNB. Insurance agencies tend to be extremely fickle and will refuse to pay whatever they can to victims of physical injuries. You may not have the time or energy to negotiate with an insurance agent, especially one who constantly rejects your claim or ignores it. A skilled lawyer will be able to stay on top of your case and ensure that it is swiftly dealt with.

With an attorney, you will be able to prove that you were owed a duty of care, the duty of care was breached, the breach resulted in an accident, and the accident led to physical injuries.

Common AIRBNB Injuries

Depending on whether it is a house or apartment that was rented through AIRBNB, we have seen different types of injuries. It is common for certain exposed re-bar issues to exist caused a trip and fall. In other situations, you have plumbing issues, which can cause serious slip and fall injuries because of water spillage or other liquids on the floor. For example, a leaky toilet could create a slippery floor that may cause someone to lose his balance when he enters the bathroom, and upon falling, could hit his head on the porcelain bathtub or sink.

When dealing with an apartment building, you see different types of issues, particularly when you have balconies that are not properly secured. This can easily lead to falls from great heights if a railing is loose, broken, or rusted, or if too many people are on the balcony at once. In other situations, you see collapsing ceilings or balconies in general, which can cause devastating injuries. Not only does this pose a threat to anyone standing on the balcony, but it also places those below in danger as well.

Typically, the most common injuries occur when the property has leaks that result in falls. Other times, balconies and stairs are not properly maintained, which in turn results in serious injuries to occupants. Usually, the problem is with the property owners who have a rental unit and decide to rent the unit to turn a profit. As such, you naturally have a number of people who don’t properly inspect the unit. Property owners may even let various occupants stay there consecutively before inspecting the home.

In certain situations, you have people who rent the unit as a side way of earning a profit. However, in other situations, you have more seasoned property owners who are involved in the rental. As such, you can argue that they have a more heightened duty of care since this, in essence, is a business for them.

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Common Injuries:  Some of the most common injuries resulting from the negligence of Air B N B property owners, leaseholders, and managers include the following.

• Back and neck injuries: Injury to the spinal column can be devastating to the victim, often resulting in chronic pain and the inability to work. Victims should be evaluated by a spinal cord specialist, such as a pain management doctor or any orthopedists specializing in damage to the spinal column. Common treatment options may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, epidural injections, and in some instances, procedures to remove a bulging or herniated disc.
• Head injuries: A traumatic brain injury is in many ways to the most serious type of harm to a victim because it can change who the person is. Common causes of head injuries can include slip and fall accidents, falling objects, falls from stairways, and acts of assault and battery. Clear indications of a brain injury can include a short term loss of consciousness, slurred speech, and cognitive problems. A concussion is the most commonly seen head injury.
• Shoulder damage: Any type of pain in the shoulder should be taken seriously. Victims need to be evaluated by an orthopedic doctor with a specialty in shoulder damage in order to determine the extent of their injuries. Common shoulder injuries can include rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations. These injuries may take months to heal, even with physical therapy, and the ability to return to a regular range of motion may be negatively impacted by the severity of the damage.
• Broken ankle and knee injuries: Common knee injuries include tears to the MCL or ACL, meniscus, and shattered kneecaps. Broken and sprained ankles often happen in falls where victims try to catch themselves or when victims step in holes or on faulty stairs that give way beneath them.
• Facial injuries: This may include a broken nose, severe lacerations resulting in scarring, damage to the jaw resulting in TMJ injuries, and facial nerve damage resulting in paralysis. Eye injuries are also possible.
• Tinnitus and other damage to the ear: Damage to the ear can result from slip and falls. Common signs of tinnitus are chronic ringing in the ear or a high pitched whine, as well as the inability to clearly hear and discern sound. A victim should be evaluated by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor. If there is any form of hearing loss, the ENT specialist will refer the patient to an audiologist.
• Hand and wrist injuries: Many victims will attempt to dampen their falls by placing their hands in front of their falling bodies. This can result in severe damage to the hands and wrists due to the high amount of gravity and body weight being pushed onto such small bones.
• Other injuries include fire and burn injuries, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, inhalation of toxic mold, and bites from bed bug infestations. All of these damages are unique in their own rights and require specific kinds of medical care.
• Psychological damage: One of the most overlooked injuries is the damage to a person’s mental health following a traumatic event. An act of violence, including assault and battery and sexual assault, usually results in the highest levels of mental suffering. It can be mentally debilitating to enter the home of a person with whom you are unfamiliar, and strangers may trigger anxiety or crippling fear.

Scooter Injuries at AirBNB Locations

One of the fastest rising causes of injury at AirBNB is electronic scooters. Some individuals ask us questions like:

• Can I sue for tripping over a Bird scooter left on the ground?
• Can I file a lawsuit for falling over an Uber scooter on the ground?
• Can I sue for getting hurt by a Lime scooter left on the sidewalk at an AirBNB?

The answer is yes. You may be able to file a claim against either the scooter company or the AirBNB, depending on the circumstances of the incident. You should reasonably expect that the property is safe from hazards, and the property owner should ensure that there are no issues. If there is a tendency for neighbors to leave scooters on the property, the owner should sufficiently inform you of this so that you do not get injured during your stay.

Calculating the Value of A Personal Injury Case

If you have suffered any of the above injuries because of an accident or an incident at an AIRBNB, reach out one of our highly qualified Los Angeles lawyers today.

Compensation for Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm that was caused by the wrongful actions of others are entitled to monetary recovery for all of their damages and injuries. Victims are entitled to recovery for the following:

• All current and future medical treatments, surgery costs, medication fees, and physical rehabilitation costs
• Damage to property, loss of property, or replacement of property
• Loss of income and future potential loss of earnings due to extensive physical damage or an inability to return to work because of recovery or medical treatments
• Emotional distress and pain and suffering, which are non-economic damages that cover PTSD, fear, anxiety, psychological stress, mental scarring, and more

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Punitive Damages Compensation:  Courts can grant punitive damage compensation in cases where the at-fault party acted with either the intent to cause harm or acted in reckless indifference or gross negligence of the life and health of tenants. These damages are merely additional forms of monetary compensation that are intended to punish the defendant for his actions. Examples of intentional conduct can include assault and battery, sexual assault, rape, and molestation.  Reckless or grossly negligent conduct can be established if the at fault party knew that his actions or inactions could result in a substantially high likelihood of harm to others. An example of reckless behavior may be a property owner who knows that a railing of a stairway is loose and that there have been prior instances of accidents because of the defect, yet there is no action taken by him to resolve the problem. Under federal and state law, punitive damages may not exceed 10 times the actual damages an individual has suffered. However, only skilled and talented lawyers will be able to secure these damages for you due to the fact that many courts view them as excessive.

Statute of Limitations on AirBNB Claims

In California, the statute of limitations to file a premises liability lawsuit is 2 years from the date of the injury. If you do not file a claim within this time period, you will be unable to collect any compensation in the future. It is important that you act quickly when you wish to file a claim; the longer you wait, the more likely it is that your evidence will get corrupted or lost over time, and you will have a harder chance proving your side. The statute of limitations allows both parties sufficient time to gather evidence and to build a case against one another.
There are a few situations in which the statute of limitations can be extended beyond the 2 year limit, however. These scenarios include the following:
• Minors: Individuals under the age of 18 years old cannot legally sue, and thus the statute of limitations will not count down until they turn 18 years old.
• Incapacitated individuals: Some accidents may result in victims being left physically incapacitated, as in a coma, or mentally incapacitated, as in suffering from an emotional breakdown. The degree of the incident and the ensuing injuries can both influence these possibilities and cause such severe results. The victim will not have to adhere to the statute of limitations until he returns to functional health or presence of mind.
• Absent defendant: If you wish to file a lawsuit but the defendant is not present in the state, the statute of limitations will not count down. Instead, it will be frozen until he returns to California. It can be frozen at any point throughout the time frame.
The main reason that many individuals do not get the compensation they deserve is because they do not know what the statute of limitations is on their claim. They may not know if there is a time limit, how close they are, or if they are eligible for any extensions. If you come to our firm, we will be able to tell you the deadline for your case and help you submit your claim so that it does not get thrown out due to inactivity.

Our Law Firm’s Promise

Our team of skilled attorneys at Normandie Law Firm promises to do all we can to bring you the compensation you deserve for any injuries sustained while renting an AIRBNB. You should not be expected to cover all of the expenses related to your injuries if the fault can be attributed to another party. With the help of our law firm, you can rest assured knowing that your case is in good hands. Our aggressive lawyers will not stop negotiating with the insurance agency until we reach a settlement you are happy with, and if we are still unable to bring you a worthwhile amount of restitution, we will gladly take your case to court.

Cost of Legal Representation:  All personal injury cases are handled by our firm on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will not have to pay upfront for any legal fees or costs. Our fees are tied to your settlement; in other words, if we cannot win your case, you will not owe us a single penny. We will cover all the costs we expended if we lose. We make sure that your personal out of pocket finances are never touched when you seek legal action; we believe that you should not have to spend your own money when pursuing compensation because of the negligent actions of another party. To learn more about our ZERO FEE Guarantee, see here.

Free Attorney Consultation: If you have been harmed or injured from renting an AIRBNB unit you may be entitled to compensation. Feel free to contact our offices. All case reviews and legal consultations are provided by our firm completely free of charge. During the consultation, you can receive details about the lawsuit and what the value of your case may be, and we welcome you to ask us any questions you have. Further, all of our consultations are completely confidential; you will never have to worry about your personal information and the contents of your case being exposed anywhere else.

For more information filing a lawsuit against AIRBNB or a property owner, get in touch with an experienced lawyer at Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA.

Slip and Fall Accidents and trip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of CRPS in the United States. Below you will find important information regarding CRPS diagnosis following a slip and fall accident and how to establish liability in such cases. If you have any further legal questions regarding the filing of a claim for compensation for the development of CRPS following a premises liability claim please feel free to contact our law offices. All consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Over the past century there have been several clinical criteria established by differing medical associations for the proper diagnosis of CRPS. Once such criteria, developed by the International Association for the Study of Pain is provided for below,

• Continued pain which is disproportionate to any inciting event
• The patient must have reported symptom in three of the following four

1. Decreased range of motion and or motor dysfunction
2. Edema – sweating on changed in sweating in the region of the body
3. Temperature differences between the affected region and the rest of the body
4. Reports of hyperplasia

Other symptoms may include, muscle spasms, tremors, severe pain when touched, sensation of things crawling on the body part, skin lesions, and distorted nail growth.

Premises Liability – Winning Your Case in the Court of Law

There are four essential elements which need to be proven in order to win a premises liability claim in the court of law.

1. Duty: Does the property owner owe a duty to the individual that was injured.
2. Breach: Did the property owners actions or inactions result in a breach of the duty owed to the injured victim.
3. Causation: Was the injury the result of the breach of the duty of care of the property owner.
4. Damages: Did the victim suffer discernible and diagnosable harm due to the accident.

Recovery Available for Victims of CRPS

CRPS is a live long medical condition often resulting in unrelenting pain and discomfort. Victims are entitled to compensation for not only their current losses but any future cost of treatment and well as future pain and suffering they have to endure. The potential case value is dependent on several significant factors presented here…

• The severity of your CRPS – clinical diagnosis of type of or type two.
• Current and future medical treatment associated with your CRPS
• Your financial losses – including current loss of income and future earning potential
• Level of physical pain and mental suffering caused by the injury or harm

Attorney Consultation Available Free of Charge:  If you have any further legal questions regarding CRPS injuries sustained due to a slip and fall, trip and fall or any other type of premises liability claim contact our law offices. All legal consultations and case review are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

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Additional factors that help to establish liability are as follows;

1. Circumstance plaintiff came onto the property
2. Probability of exposure of Plaintiff and others of his/her class to the risk of injury
3. Whether the condition itself presented an unreasonable risk of harm in view of the foreseeable use of the property

How Much Is My Fall Worth?

There is no easy way to determine the amount of compensation you will receive for your slip and fall accident. Each case hinges on the individual facts and circumstances surrounding the fall. Additionally, there are many factors that go in to calculating the amount of damages you will receive. The relevant factors include;

• The location of the fall
• Severity of injury
• Contributory negligence
• Lighting conditions
• Extent of harm
• Number of Doctor’s
• Posted warning signs
• Lost wages
• The Policy Limits
• Shoes you were wearing
• Future lost earnings
• Insurance
• The cause of your fall
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Injuries

There are various ways to recover compensation after your trip and fall accident, but you will need the guidance of a skilled attorney if you want to maximize the value of your case. In addition to getting all of your past, and future medical bills paid for, we will also recover pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment, lost wages, and any loss of earning capacity you may have sustained as a result of your accident.

Additionally, our office understands the emotional toll that a slip-and-fall accident takes on our client’s. That is why we always strive to recover additional compensation for loss of enjoyment of life (LEL) as an element of “pain and suffering.” California law states, “The Plaintiff may recover damages for the detriment the plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer, from an inability to “enjoy life” as he or she otherwise could have but for the injury.

Past and Future Medical Expenses

In calculating the damages for your slip and fall accident, your past and future medical expenses will play an important role in the amount of compensation you receive. The insurance company that represents the at-fault-party is bound by law to pay you at least the amount of the medical expenses you have incurred as a result of the fall. Additionally, you are entitled to pain and suffering which essentially compensates you for the inconvenience and physical pain the injury has caused you.

Out-Of-Pocket-Expenses

In addition to your medical bills and pain and suffering, you are entitled to reimbursement for all out-of-pocket or “incidental” expenses you have incurred as a result of your slip-and-fall. An example of out of pocket expenses you may incur is gas, prescription medication, parking, transportation costs, etc. Once you have finished treatment and are beginning to feel some relief from your injuries, our office will put together a list of all out of pocket expenses you may have incurred, and we will make sure that you are paid back each and every penny of your hard earned money that you spent in the process of getting your injuries treated.

Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition

If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety, depression, or any other pre-existing physical or mental condition that has been aggravated as a result of your fall or accident, then our office will be able to recover additional compensation for you. California law states, “a plaintiff (injured party) that suffers from a physical or mental condition prior to the defendants wrongful act is entitled to compensation for the extent to which the pre-existing condition was exacerbated by the Defendants wrongful act. In addition, the plaintiff may also recover damages if he or she becomes susceptible to and suffers subsequent disease or injury as a result of a weakened condition caused by the injury.

What Part of Your Body is Injured?

The area of your body that was injured plays an important role in the amount of compensation you will receive for your injuries. If you slipped-and-fell on a wet floor and hit your head on the bathroom sink and were knocked unconscious, then you will probably receive a higher award than someone who slipped and fell and sprained their tail bone. The severity of your injury plays an important role in the amount you will recover, but that is not to say that you will receive a smaller award if your injury isn’t that large. Another factor that goes into how much you will recover is the experience of your attorney. If you want to maximize the value of your case then you should call our offices to speak with our highly experienced, efficient, and aggressive slip-and-fall injury attorney’s.

Permanent Injury

If your slip-and-fall accident led to a permanent injury, i.e., after your fall, you began walking with a limp that was not present prior to your accident, then the amount of compensation you receive may be higher than someone who does not suffer permanent injury. Additionally, if there were any broken bones involved in your accident then you may be entitled to higher compensation. The seriousness of a broken bone as a result of a fall is considered a serious injury that can have potentially debilitating symptoms. If you are unable to work as a result of a broken bone then our office will recover compensation for any lost wages, lost profits, or commission that you would have received, but for your injury.

Why Others Choose Us

We represent California residents across the state, and the best part is that it does not cost anything to hire us! We have a team of aggressive personal injury attorney’s that are ready and willing to take on your slip-and-fall case. Our office is keen on making sure that our client’s are happy and satisfied with the results we provide. Additionally, our attorney’s often develop personal relationships with client’s that can last a lifetime. Our main goal is to make sure that we fight for our client’s rights and always deliver the maximum value of each and every case that we take on. Our law firm is well-known Los Angeles based personal injury law firm that always takes care of our client’s and has the experience to maximize the value of your case! Call today for your 100% free consultation and case evaluation.

Free Case Review and Second Opinion

Our law firm is able to provide a review of your case free of charge. If you would like an attorney to provide a legal opinion on your case, please call or email us. Even if you already have an attorney, our attorneys can still provide a second opinion on your case.

Further Information:

Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall

Loss of Pregnancy After a Slip and Fall

Statute of Limitations – Time Period to File a Lawsuit

If you have any further questions regarding your legal rights please feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations regarding your claim is 100% free of charge.

Things to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

1. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Contact paramedics and or emergency medical response to transport you or a loved one to the hospital. Generally you do not want there to be a significant gap in medical treatment from the date of the accident. Insurance companies often deny damages and injuries took place if the victims took too long to seek medical attention.
2. File an incident report with the establishment – ask the managers to file an incident report in your behalf. Make sure they transcribe your version of the event leading up to the accident which took place.
3. Gather evidence – take photos of the wet floor or any other objects on the floor which may have caused the fall. Document any factors which you think may play an important part including, the specific location of the fall, date and time of the incident, lighting conditions, and climactic conditions such as rain, sleet, ice and snow.
4. Send a Letter of Preservation: A preservation letter, otherwise known as a spoliation letter, will force any individual or entity in control of any evidence to withhold from destroying it. Failure to abide can result in serious fines and can be construed by a court as tantamount to fault in the eyes of a potential jury.
5. DO NOT in any circumstances speak with or make a statement in writing or in person regarding the accident that took place with any insurance adjuster. Any comments or statements made can and will be used against you to reduce or eliminate any chances you may have of recovery under the law.
6. Speak with a personal injury attorney with experience in premises liability cases regarding you case. An attorney will help explain your rights and may be able to provide legal representation if need be.

Contacting an Attorney is Not Difficult: In most instances contacting a laws firm can be a stressful process. Our law firm is different. When you contact us you will speak directly with a personal injury lawyer no matter what time of the day, night or even weekends. And every consultation is provided by our attorneys free of charge.

Further Information:

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Time Limit for Filing a Slip and Fall Lawsuit

Common Injuries

Water Park injuries, much like amusement park injuries commonly occur on the rides within the park. Injuries sustained by park patrons typically occur because of the high-risk nature of these water themed rides. Water themed rides often include elements like high speeds, free falls, and high impact landings. Crowding and the failure to adequately monitor lines is also a cause of patron injury. Wave pools are also a high-risk area for patrons, especially younger patrons. These pools can often become overcrowded, and due to these large crowds can limit the observable area of a lifeguard on duty. Determining what form of danger led to you or a loved one’s injuries will help your water park injury attorney form a foundation for your case and pursue compensation. Below is a list of common injuries experienced by water park patrons.

• Laceration injuries and deep cuts to the face and body often requiring stitches and resulting in scarring and the formation of scar tissue.
• Broken bones – including broken wrists, facial fractures, and skull fractures.
• Straddle Injuries – injuries wherein the patron injuries their groin by “straddling” the side of a waterslide or safety bar.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries – concussions which can range from an MTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) to more severe types.
• Back, neck and other types of spinal cord injuries.
• Drowning accidents resulting in death.
• Slip and Fall or trip and fall accidents.
• Ocular injuries resulting in loss of sight.

If you or a loved one have experienced any of these common injuries due to employee negligence or misconduct do not hesitate to reach out to a water park accident lawyer, the sooner you contact help, the sooner you can receive proper compensation for your damages.

Establishing Liability – Causes of, Accident and Proving Your Case in the Court of Law

The vast majority of personal injury cases are predicated on a negligence base premises liability cause of action where the owner of the establishment would owe a duty to protect patrons from dangers. If you are to get a lawyer to sue a water park for injuries four essential elements need to be shown to prove there is a basis for negligence in your case.

1. Duty: The defendant, or in this case water park owner or employee, owed a legal duty to the patron under the circumstances
2. Breach: There was a violation of that legal obligation by the defendant that was performed in breach of the stated duty.
3. Causation: The injury of the patron was caused by the action or inaction of the defendant
4. Damages: The patron experienced harm or injury as a result of the defendant’s actions or inactions.

Causes of accident can include, failure to properly inspect the premises including rides for all potential known and knowable dangers. A defect in the design of park attractions and facilities, failure to adequately warn individuals of hazards, failure to properly maintain the premises, failure to follow codes and statutory regulations to maintain safe premises, and the use of untrained employees. It is also helpful to a water park accident attorney to know the water park where the incident took place. Below is a list of all of the water parks in California that are subject to these codes and regulations.

• Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain
• Antioch Water Park
• Aqua Adventure
• Aquatica Water Park
• Boomerang Bay Water Park
• Castle Park’s Buccaneer Cove
• Dry Town Water Park
• Golfland/Sunsplash
• Island Water Park
• Knott’s Soak City
• Legoland Water Park
• Martin Tudor Splash Park
• Mustang Water Park
• Pyrite Rapids Water Park
• Raging Waters: Sacramento
• Ranging Waters: San Dimas
• Ranging Waters: San Jose
• Ravine Water Park
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
• Splash Kingdom Water Park
• Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
• Waterworld
• The Wave Water Park
• Waterworks Park
• Wild Rivers Water Park
• Wild Water Adventure Park

Recovery for Injured Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of others are entitled to compensation for all damages incurred. Specific damages recoverable in most personal injury cases include the following:

• All medical and health related costs.
• All future medical and rehabilitation expenses required.
• Economic damages including lost wages and loss of future income.
• Non-economic damages including pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Our Team And You

If you or someone close to you has suffered a personal injury as a result of an accident at a water park, it is vital that you act quickly and find an attorney to sue the water park in question. You should not have to suffer alone from the negligence of a park owner or park employee. Medical expenses, the injury itself, and the residual emotional distress caused by a water park injury are enough to deal with; you should not have to pursue legal action alone. At Normandie Law Firm we can fit you with some of the best personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles. Our legal team will make sure we put all our resources to winning your case. We negotiate the fairest terms for you and your case and make sure you stay informed throughout the process, so there are no missing details.

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Every one of our possible clientele qualifies to receive free consultation and assistance in determining the most efficient path to resolving your case and making sure you get the compensation you deserve.  Give us a call today at our Los Angeles offices, and we will discuss the accident, the injuries, your medical expenses, all of your possible options, and what you can expect by filing your claim with us.

Our team is made up of legal experts who are passionate about being helpful and transparent to our clients. We believe that building a trusting relationship with our clientele is the key to any successful business.

Zero Fee Guarantee

As a further commitment to you and your case, we ensure that our firm operates under an entirely zero fee guarantee policy. Our belief is that you should not have to pay any fees for our services until we follow through on our promise to help you win your case and earn you compensation. In the unfortunate and unlikely event that we do not manage to get you the compensation and benefits you deserve, do not worry; you do not owe us any money. You only pay once we win your case.

If you feel like you need a second opinion as to the value of your case, please feel free to contact our law offices. Per our zero fee guarantee policy all second opinion case reviews are 100% free of charge, so please, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Proving Notice of a Dangerous Condition

In order to prove a dangerous condition on a city street it is necessary to take a deposition of person most qualified. If you are dealing with the City of Los Angeles it is likely a district manager that has information with regards to that information. Generally, these managers are charged with inspecting their various region or location.

In certain cases they are only required to do a “windshield” inspection of the property. These inspections occur when the manager drives through the area and looks from his or her car to determine if any of the surface streets need an inspection. However, these inspections are often performed improperly and fail to identify real issues.

If the property or area where the fall is located happens to be on a historic or heavily trafficked street then it may require more detailed inspections. Such streets are often referred to as “signature streets”, which require monthly or bi-monthly inspections of the street for issues.

When the street is located near a school a duty is imposed on the city to make sure that street is safe. If the various public entity fails to address the defects that exist they can be subject to liability for the harm suffered. In most cases you will find that the city or county had knowledge of the defect, however because of financial issues and or bureaucratic systems the defects were not fixed.

It is important that you consult with a side walk defect attorney in Los Angeles to better understand the issues surrounding your case. If you have been injured our office would like to hear from you and discuss the matter further. All consultations are completely confidential and free of charge.

Statute of Limitations

Statute of limitations refer to the time you have to file a claim for your damages. When dealing with a city entity in Los Angeles you typically have 6 months from the date of the accident to file a claim for your damages. It is important that both a city and county claim is filed. These forms should be processed by your attorney, if you do not have an attorney make sure you protect the statute by filing these forms.

If you fail to file the necessary forms within 6 months from the date of the accident you will be barred from pursuing a claim for damages. Therefore, it is critical to the success of your case that you file a government claim immediately to protect the statute. Always, send your correspondence via certified mail with receipt and tracking so that you have proof of the correspondence and delivery.

What is My Case Worth

Figuring out case value depends on a few factors, most importantly the degree of your injuries. How bad were you injured as a result of your case? Did you require surgery? What are your medical bills associated with the accident? Generally speaking to determine what your injuries are you need to look at the entire portrait or picture. How has the injury changed your life? It is not merely the injury itself that is important, but the residual components that have equal significance.

If you have been hurt our office would like to speak with you about your case and determine whether you have a viable claim.

Further Reading:

Loss of Pregnancy due to fall accidents

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Our Law Firm: The attorneys from the Normandie Law Firm are dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured.  Our goal is to see to it that compensation if provided and justice served.

Establishing Liability Against Property Owners

Under premises liability laws property owners and managers owe a duty to protect invitees and licensees who enter their property from all known and knowable harms, to warn of such harms and properly alleviate potential threats which emanate from their property.

Negligence Cause of Action: There are four elements which need to be proven in order to find am owner liable for a harm that takes place to a visitor. (1) Is there a duty owed to the visitor. (2) Was the duty of reasonable care violated. (3) Did the violation result in the fall from the balcony. (4) Did the fall from the balcony result in injury to the plaintiff.

Causes of Falls From Balconies

There can be various causes of falls from balconies. Some of the most common encountered by our investigators include the following.

1. Defect in the design of the porch and balcony.

2. Failure to properly maintain balcony.

3. Failure to place proper warning signs.

4. Allowing the consumption of alcohol in areas on the property known to result in a heightened risk of falls.

5. Acts of violence and civil disobedience.

6. Failure to close windows, screens, and doors thus allowing access to balconies by minors.

7. Failure to abide by new construction codes, and retrofitting of existing structures.

8. Liquid on the floor of the balcony.

Common Injuries

The severe trauma associated with falls from high places often results in catastrophic and life threatening injuries.  Some of the most common injuries associated with fall form balconies include the following.

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Paraplegia and tetraplegia
• Broken and fractured bones
• Severe laceration and scarring
• Broken nose and other facial fractures

Filing a Wrongful Death lawsuit: Unfortunately in many instances fall from balconies. According to statistics falls are the second more prevalent cause of deaths.  In most jurisdiction across the country certain relatives of the deceased have a right to file a wrongful death cause of action against all parties who caused the death loved ones.

Legal Representation Available: If you have any further questions regarding the filing of a personal injury lawsuit feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultation and case reviews are provided free of charge.

Establishing Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents – Premises Liability Lawsuits

Premises Liability Laws California: Under premises liability laws property owners, landlords, and property managers owe patrons a duty to acts in a reasonable fashion in order to maintain the premises in a safe fashion. Failure to maintain a property in a safe fashion can establish a basis for the violation of the duty of care owed to patrons and visitors alike.

Proving Negligence: There are four general elements which need to be shown in order to prove negligence in the court of law.

1. Duty was owed by the at fault party.

2. The duty of reasonable care was breached by the at fault party. Breach of a duty of care can be established in several ways including failure to properly dry off liquid deposited on the floor within a reasonable time frame after notice has been issued, or the failure to place warning signs in areas known to pose a danger to invitees onto the subject property.

3. Breach of the duty of care was the cause of the incident or accident.

4. The accident resulting in substantiated harm to the individual.

Step To Be Take After an Accident:

There are several important steps that should be take following an accident  in order to protect your legal right to full and just recovery.

1. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible if you are hurt. A documentation of your injuries and damage sustained to your body is a significant element in determining the overall value of your case.

2. Document the location of the accident. Take pictures of the accident location.

3. File an incident report with the property owner and manager.

4. Do not speak with insurance company adjusters regarding your claim. Any statements made can and will be used against you to reduce your compensation.

5. Contact a personal injury attorney regarding your claim and ask them to evaluate your case.

Financial Recovery Available for Victims:

Individuals injured in slip and fall accidents as well as other premises liability claims have the right to seek financial recovery for all harms suffered. Specific examples of harm compensable in personal injury lawsuits include the following…

• All medical treatment and healthcare expenses incurred.
• All future medical and rehabilitation care.
• Mental hardship including pain and suffering as well as mental anguish.
• Economic-Damages – including loss of wages and future loss of income.

Legal Assistance Available: If you have any further legal questions regarding the filing of a lawsuit feel free to contact our law offices toll free. all legal consultations are provided free of charge.

Further Information:

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents in Supermarkets

Victims of harm caused by the actions or inactions of others are entitled to compensation for all damages sustained, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and salaries for the inability to work, and emotional distress. Lawsuits for recovery of damages must be filed within the deadline set forth in the statute of limitation laws of the state and/or jurisdiction where the accident took place. Failure to file within the time limit for slip and fall and trip and fall lawsuits in California will result in the elimination of your right to financial recovery for losses incurred. For this reason, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney at the one of the top legal groups in Los Angeles, Normandie Law Firm, to determine if you are still within your rights to file a lawsuit.

California Law Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accident and Injury Cases
The statute of limitations as it pertains to the law is the amount of time during which you can file a lawsuit. The statutes vary depending on the incident and entity you are attempting to sue, and there are many nuances that exist that you should be made aware of. You can learn more about these details by consulting with an expert attorney who has experience in slip and fall cases.

One of the reasons the statute of limitations was introduced was to ensure that claims are filed in a speedy fashion. If a plaintiff wants to sit on a claim for years, there is the opportunity that all accompanying evidence will be gone by the time he files his lawsuit. For example, in a slip and fall case, if a man were to wait four years before filing a lawsuit against a business, other eyewitnesses there may have left or become unavailable. There may be a large number of people who misremember the event or who do not recall it happening at all. Any hard evidence may be gone, such as cracked sidewalks or photographs of the accident scene. It becomes more trouble than it is worth to litigate claims that occurred years previous. Additionally, it keeps a certain amount of integrity in the law. Without a statute of limitations, individuals could sue anyone for any past wrongdoings, and they would be well within their rights to do so, as well as have a chance of winning the case. A statute of limitations forces plaintiffs to deal with claims immediately as opposed to waiting for a good opportunity.

The deadline to file a trip and fall lawsuit in California is TWO years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim in the court of law. This personal injury claim can only be filed if the plaintiff received some kind of damages in the incident; those who do not exhibit injuries or lasting damages are less likely to succeed in their claims.

Claims Against The Government – Slip and Falls in Government Buildings

A claim against government entities must first go through an administrative hearing. Any claim must be filed with an administrative agency overseeing injuries caused by government agencies within 6 MONTHS (120 days) from the date of the accident. This often comes as a surprise to our clients, who believe that the statute of limitations was the same amount regardless of the entity. This drastic difference to 6 months from 2 years is a big part of the reason that many people miss out on filing these claims.

If and when the government administrative board rejects or denies a claim, that individual will have TWO years from the date of the accident to file a claim in civil California courts. Thus, the claim can be treated as normal. It is important to note that the two-year statute does not get retroactively assigned; that is, if a government agency denies a claim a year after the accident took place in which you slipped and fell, you would have two years from the date of the returned verdict, not from the date of the original incident.

Exceptions to Statute of Limitations – Tolling of a Statute

California courts allowing for certain exceptions to the deadline to file a slip and fall lawsuit in California. The tolling of a statute of limitations can be issued in certain specific circumstances detailed below.

• Physical Incapacitation of the Individual: This occurs when the victim is unable to file a claim; he may be in a coma or too injured to give testimony or information about the accident. The victim will be able to file a lawsuit without worrying about the statute of limitations upon being physically capable of doing so.
• Mental incapacitation of the individual: Similar to physical incapacitation, this occurs when the victim is suffering from some kind of mental disorder, emotional injury, or psychological issue that does not allow him to properly think, function, and provide a reliable account of the incident.
• The harm to the individual did not manifest itself until after the statute had run: A delayed injury can be devastating; for example, if a slip and fall results in a fracture that eventually leads to a blood clot 3 years down the line, the individual will still be able to sue for damages relating to the blood clot. The original fall was what caused the fracture, which led to the clot forming.
• Statute of Limitation for Lawsuits Filed By Minors: Individuals under the age of 18 (minors) will have TWO YEARS from the date of their 18th birthday to file a personal injury claim with the court of law. This is one of the most common exceptions to the statute of limitations. However, it should be known that minors can have legal adults file claims on their behalves; this will prevent the claim from being filed again in the future, however.
• Departure from the State: If the defendant leaves the state for any amount of time, the statute of limitations is suspended until he returns. Therefore, if a defendant leaves the state and does not return until 4 years after a slip and fall accident occurs, the victim can still file a lawsuit and will be able to do so for the following 2 years.
• Time of War: In the event that the country goes to war, here is a temporary suspension of the statute of limitations. This is done due to the fact that the parties may sign up for service, or because the country may be under attack.

Slip and Fall Litigation Team Here to Help: To learn more about slip and fall accidents, injury litigation, and your rights under the law to pursue compensation for your injuries, feel free to contact our top-rated law offices. You can learn more about the California SOL for slip and fall accident cases, as well as what can be done to prove your claim. A qualified lawyer with experience in slip and fall accident cases will be available to take your call. All legal consultations are totally free of charge and are given in confidence. You are invited to ask any questions you want, and one of our attorneys will give you all the information you need to know.

Further, our firm operates under a zero fee guarantee – you are not required to pay us any money out of pocket for our legal services. Our fees come from the settlement we earn for you in your case; therefore, we only get paid if we win, and the defendant is the one paying for your legal fees. If we do not win your case, you don’t owe us a penny, and we eat the costs ourselves.

Contact Normandie Law Firm today for more information on the statute of limitations of slip and fall cases in the state of California.

Further Information:

• Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
• Supermarket Slip and Fall Accidents
• How Long Will it Take to Reach a Settlement for a Slip and Fall Injury Claim?
• Lawyer to File Legal Claim for PTSD After a Slip and Fall Accident
• Injury Attorney for Wrist Pain After a Slip and Fall Accident
• Why Do You Get Knee Pain After a Slip and Fall Accident?
• Why Do You Get a Headache After a Slip and Fall Accident?