The weather is getting nicer by the day, and with the warmer seasonal summer temperatures, more people are becoming attracted to working outside at a gym facility. But there is a downside to pursuing your workout outside, and that is that the gym equipment may have become wet, broken down or otherwise damaged from being left out in the elements. Just because you are doing a gym workout outside does not mean that the gym equipment needs to stay outside in all weather to become broken down, rusted and practically decayed back to its carbon state of original matter! No, you need to work out with equipment that was not negligently left outside to rust and become a hazard to the workout users, and you need to pursue litigation against the responsible and at-fault parties, when you are personally injured on this equipment during your outside gym workout and training at an outdoor gym.
Workout Machines Were Not Built for Outdoor Use – and Will Break Down Due to Lack of Maintenance Causing Serious Injuries
If you are working out, it can benefit your overall health and help you to live longer. But if you are working outside in an outdoor gym with machinery that is negligently exposed to the elements, you are courting disaster. This can be an absolute detriment to your health, and here are several reasons why. It all starts with the root cause of most accidents at an outdoor gym – rust and corrosion of the workout equipment.
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Does Rust Cause the Tetanus Disease?
Rust on its own does not cause tetanus. It is a common misunderstanding that if you touch something rusty that you will automatically get tetanus. Rust alone will stain your clothing or your hands with an iron ore material, which you can easily wash off with some soap and water. The problem with tetanus is not that it is in the rust. No, tetanus is a bacterium that lives in the soil and in animal feces, which is found in rotting leaves, dirt, manures and often seen in outdoor gym equipment that is left outside in the grass, on the ground and susceptible to the tetanus bacteria. If you get a scrape or a puncture wound from a rusty piece of gym equipment that has been rusted out, on the ground or in contact with the ground, and that cuts you, yes, you can get tetanus. Tetanus as a disease is nothing to play around with, as up to 20% of the cases can be fatal!
Why Is Rust and Corrosion a Hazard to Human Health?
If you get tetanus from rusted out gym equipment that is lying around on the ground, you can get into serious trouble medically speaking. Tetanus is also known as “lockjaw” disease, which comes form a bacteria called Clostridium tetani, found nearby debris and rusted out gym equipment. By working out and gripping the bars of rusty gym equipment, you may get a scratch, allowing the tetanus bacteria to enter your body. The bacteria will bring with it toxins that can start your muscles contracting and bring on painful contractions that will start in your jaw. It can stop your jaw from moving, locking it in place, preventing you from swallowing even a small sip of water. You can get seizures, have locking in your neck and limbs, and eventually die from tetanus if it is not taken care of immediately. If this sounds like any of the injuries that you are personally trying to recover from right now, you can call us at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422 today. You can talk directly to a lawyer with experience in managing, negotiating and settling out personal injury claims with the big insurance companies. Just call now to talk to our legal team and an attorney with expertise in personal injury settlements.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We offer a zero-fee guarantee, when you are injured in a slip and fall, trip and fall, malfunction or other type of outdoor gym equipment failure accident. That means that you never have to pay us any money up front, and we will review your claim for free and go over the next steps to initiating a lawsuit on the merits of your claim.
Free Second Opinion Case Review / Experienced Lawyers in Outdoor Gym Accident Injuries
We can offer a free second opinion case review and our attorneys who specialize in personal injuries can review your claim with you for free. We are here and always on your side. You can get the access you crave, to talk to a lawyer with a specialty in personal injuries related to an outdoor gym accident. Just call us now, to talk to an experienced attorney in Los Angeles at the Normandie Law Firm.
Can I Sue for an Outdoor Gym Accident Injury?
Yes, we can sue for an outdoor gym accident injury that you incurred on property that did not maintain the outdoor gym equipment. You can call us today and talk to our Los Angeles case lawyers who can file a lawsuit on your behalf. We can review your next steps with you, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue the responsible parties for your injuries related to this claim.
Average Case Value of an Outdoor Gym Accident Injury
The average case value of an outdoor gym accident personal injury, will depend on the exact nature of your damages, losses and personal injury. We are here and can talk to you about your medical bills, future surgical procedures or therapies planned to help you fully recover, and any other expenses that you may have incurred related to this loss. Your finals settlement package may range from $50,000 to over $600,000, depending on your injuries, losses and damages as related to your claim.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take between 4-7 months to settle your outdoor gym accident case and claim. Your case will depend on your losses and expenses, which will be added to your final settlement package once it is negotiated.
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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