Locker Room Bench Collapse Injury Lawyer

Lockers rooms provide a safe and secure area where people can change, shower, use the sauna, or just relax for a few moments. These spaces exist in gyms, country clubs, hotels, and many other properties where you can engage in sports and other fitness activities. However, there are many hazards that may be lurking on the premises, which can lead to one or more injuries to the unsuspecting victim. These include an unstable locker room bench that collapses when someone is sitting on it.

Fall-related injuries from a broken locker room bench can have serious implications on your physical and mental health. We know these incidents can be embarrassing, and you may be tempted to act like nothing happened, but we implore you to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, contact our law firm and speak to a locker room bench collapse lawyer, who can educate you on your rights and legal options. If you are eligible for a fall accident lawsuit, you can count on us to fight for every penny you deserve as the victim of someone else’s negligence.

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What can Cause a Locker Room Bench to Collapse?

It’s easy to take benches and seats for granted, which most of us do until they break while we’re sitting in them. In fact, these accidents are fairly common at places like gyms and spas, where staff may overlook benches that are worn or structurally unsound. Signs of an unsafe locker room bench include worn or damaged seats, loose / defective hardware, and bench legs that move when someone sits down.

Sometimes, negligence by a facility is especially outrageous, and it’s not at all surprising that someone is injured from a locker room bench collapse. For example, many facilities do not take action, even after multiple people have complained about a bench that seems weak or unsteady. Or, they may try to replace the bench with a cheaper, insufficient product as a way to cut costs. These are just some of the factors that may be involved if you are injured by a broken locker room bench.

Filing a Bench Collapse Injury Lawsuit

In this section, we will go over the possible entities that may be responsible for your injuries. When it comes to a locker room bench, liability often falls on the property owner, who is responsible for inspecting and maintaining all areas of the property. This includes the locker room and anything it in it that can be used by members and guests. In short, it’s the owner’s responsibility to make necessary repairs, replace the bench, or take any other action for the sake of preventing an accident.

The other party that may be responsible is the product manufacturer, meaning the company that made and/or distributed the benches. Sometimes, benches are recalled due to multiple injury complaints, and in that case, you may have grounds for a personal injury or class action lawsuit against the manufacturer. But even if there is no recall on the bench that injured you, there may still be a problem that was caused by the manufacturer, which would give you the right to file a product liability claim.

Finally, the company that installed the bench may be to blame for the incident. Perhaps the benches were not bolted securely to the floor, or there are missing parts or hardware that eventually caused the bench to collapse. No matter the issue, it’s essential to explore the possibility of improper installation when someone injured by a broken locker room bench.

There’s no denying that liability is a complicated concept, but we can help you make sense of how it applies to your case and your right to monetary compensation. For a free case evaluation with a locker room seat collapse attorney, contact us today.

Injuries Associated with Collapsing Locker Room Benches

As we mentioned before, you can suffer many serious injuries when a locker room bench collapses underneath you. Certainly, the blunt force of falling down unexpectedly causes serious harm, but injuries can be exacerbated by objects that are in the way, or broken pieces from the bench itself. Below is a list of just some of the injuries you can sustain from a locker room bench collapse accident:

• Broken bones
• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury
• Dislocation of the joints (knee, shoulder, elbow, etc.)
• Pelvic or hip fracture
• Nerve injuries, which can cause loss of function
• Broken tailbone (coccyx fracture)
• Tearing of muscles and ligaments
• Deep cuts and other skin injuries
• Neck or spinal cord injury
• Damage to your teeth

Seat Collapse Injury Case FAQ’s

What are these cases worth on average?

Each case has its own set of circumstances that will determine the amount that you should ask for as an injury victim. The most important element is the damages you are entitled to, which will include some or all of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Property damage
• Emotional distress / mental anguish
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages

The sum of your economic and non-economic damages may be as much $200,000 and above if you have serious injuries. But if the harm you’ve suffered is relatively minor, $25,000 to $75,000 may be a more reasonable settlement range. On the other hand, those with severe injuries may have grounds to ask for $2 million and above.

How long does it take to get paid from these cases?

The settlement process for a fall accident injury case depends on many issues that will come up during your case. As a result, there is no way to say for sure how long it will take to settle a locker room bench collapse accident case. At best, we would say that it’s always our goal to reach a settlement within 6 months, but achieving a payment amount that’s fair to the victim can take two or more years from start to finish.

What is the deadline to file a lawsuit for a locker room bench collapse injury?

You normally have two years in California to file a lawsuit for an injury that was caused by a negligent party. This time period begins on the date of the incident, and there are very few exceptions to this rule. Taking immediate action on your case is essential to protecting your rights and receiving the payment you deserve as a locker room bench collapse injury victim. To initiate the legal process, contact our law firm as soon as possible.

Second Opinion Consultation

Have you retained an attorney already, but you’re starting to have doubts about your case that you would like to discuss with another lawyer? No worries, as we offer second opinions on existing fall injury accident cases. Best of all, the consultation is completely free, with no obligation to switch lawyers unless you’re 100% sure that it’s the right decision for you and your loved ones. As there is no loss to you by speaking with us, please take a moment to contact our office and schedule a free second opinion consultation.

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Our lawyers are available 24/7 if you’d like to learn more about the legal actions that are available to you. There’s no need to struggle with the financial and emotional burdens of recovering from an accident when you have Normandie Law Firm by your side. Simply give us a call to schedule a free consultation with a collapsing locker room bench injury attorney.

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