Picture frames provide an attractive and protective way to display art works like paintings and crochet samplers. Others use them to show off sports jersey and other collectibles that are rare and expensive. The frames themselves also add a decorative element to your home, office, etc., whether it’s made of wood, metal, or some other material.
One thing we never stop to think about is whether a frame is assembled correctly. Specifically, we are talking about frames that are assembled at a store, which is a common practice for those requiring custom frames. Alternatively, you can order a frame online by providing details about the items you want to frame and wait it for to arrive at your door. In either scenario, we assume that the item was assembled correctly, meaning it will not only preserve your artwork, but you don’t have to worry about it coming apart.
Unfortunately, there are many incidents of pre-assembled frames fall apart, whether it’s a piece of the frame or the entire unit. This can cause serious injuries for you and your loved ones, along with damage to a valuable collector’s item or art work.
Our law firm is here to advise you of your rights and legal options if you sustained injuries from an improperly assembled picture frame. Contact our office today and speak with a falling object injury attorney.
Injuries Caused by an Improperly Assembled Picture Frame
When a picture frame falls down or breaks apart, it can cause significant damage to the item you are trying to preserve. That’s bad enough, but even worse is an accident where you are struck in the head or some other part of your body. Injuries you can sustain from an improperly assembled picture frame include, but are not limited to:
- Deep lacerations
- Neck and back injuries
- Diplopia, retinal detachment and other eye injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Deafness and hearing impairments from head trauma
- Bone fracture
- Paralysis due to nerve damage
- Spinal cord damage
- Chronic pain
As you can see, some of these injuries are extremely serious are likely to cause permanent complications. Brain injury, for example, can impair your ability to continue your job and perform daily tasks. Injuries to the eye can cause vision problems that require surgery and various medical treatments for the rest of your life. This is why it’s critical to explore your available legal options, like suing the business that failed to provide you with a properly assembled picture frame.
Who is at Fault for the Accident?
Generally, these lawsuits are filed against the entity in charge of assembling the frame. So, if you chose a frame and had it assembled at a store, you would file a claim directly with the business. The other possibility is to sue the maker of the frame (product liability claim) if you ordered a frame directly from the manufacturer.
It’s possible that other parties may be at fault, which is why it’s important to have your case investigated by an experienced personal injury law firm. Whoever is responsible, the key is to prove that they failed to exercise reasonable care, like not using high quality hardware, leaving gaps between the glass and frame, and failure to align or tighten the joints. Proving these elements is very challenging, so please consult one of our legal experts as soon as possible.
Compensation You can Recover
The payments and amount of damages you can receive are based on numerous details related to your accident and the harm you suffered as a result. Your settlement from a falling picture frame accident claim may include:
- Medical expenses
- Wages lost from your job due to your medical needs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
By reaching out to us, you can learn about the damages you are entitled from the party that failed in their duty of care to you. If you are interested in pursuing a lawsuit, you can count on us to fight for the highest amount that you are owed.
What is the Deadline to File an Injury Claim?
Acting quickly to file a claim is essential to your ability to seek payment for a defective picture frame accident case. Please note that you have 2 years from the accident date to file a lawsuit in California. There are limited exceptions to the statute of limitations, but as a general rule, you are expected to initiate a claim within 2 years. Our legal team is available day and night to assist you, so please contact us immediately. Along with verifying how long you have for an improperly assembled picture frame injury lawsuit, we will take care of filing the necessary paperwork on your behalf.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
We understand how an unexpected injury affects your life, and there’s no reason for you to pay for the associated costs when someone else is responsible for the accident. That’s why we encourage you to contact us and talk to an improperly assembled picture frame lawyer.
All legal fees are covered by us initially and recovered once we obtain our settlement check. That means you pay $0 upfront, so you can hire a personal injury lawyer immediately without worrying about the impact on your finances. Plus, we provide a Zero Fee Guarantee for all clients, so you lose absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.
We look forward to fighting for you and ensuring that you are properly compensated for an accident that was caused by someone else.
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