Wall Bed Failure Accident Attorney

Wall beds, also known as Murphy beds, have been used in small rooms and apartments for over 100 years. Unlike traditional beds that remain in one place, wall beds can be pushed up and stored vertically against the wall. It’s a great space saving solution, but wall beds can lead to serious injuries for a variety of reasons. Most recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a mass recall on 9 models of Bestar wall beds after a woman died when her Bestar bed fell on top of her. But Murphy bed injuries, including death, have been documented all over the world for many years. In 2019, for example, a woman found herself trapped beneath a wall bed during her stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort. It was later found that the bed was improperly installed, which is grounds for a wall bed injury lawsuit.

If you or a loved one was injured by a wall bed, speak to a lawyer right away about your rights and legal options. California law allows you to sue the manufacturer for damages, but you must act quickly to recover the compensation you deserve. Contact our office and schedule a free consultation.

Why Are Wall Beds So Dangerous?

In all fairness, wall beds are a safe and effective sleeping solution when they are properly constructed and installed. But issues like design flaws, defective hardware, and the weight and size of a wall bed can make it dangerous for many users. Elderly people, for example, should avoid using walls beds since they can be difficult to pull up or down. Aside to the weight of the bed, murphy beds typically have handles at the top, so reaching up to pull down or push up the bed can easily lead to injuries for the user. For this reason, pregnant women and children should never fold or unfold a wall bed. Frankly, we recommend pregnant women and kids avoid using wall beds altogether, which can be extremely dangerous if they’re not completely unfolded.

However, customers can take all the proper safety precautions and still be injured if there are problems with the bed’s design or individual parts. Such issues are the fault of the manufacturer, and they must compensate anyone who has been hurt as a result of their negligence.

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Common Wall Bed Defects

Wall bed companies have a duty of care to ensure that their products are safe for their customers. Sadly, manufacturers often sell beds with defects they’re aware of, or should have known about. Here are some of the most common defects that are associated with wall bed accidents:

• Insufficient hardware to secure the bed to the wall.
• Defective particle boards, handles, and other parts that can cause the bed to collapse or unfold unexpectedly.
• Structural integrity issues with the cabinet/closet that secures the bed to the wall.
• Structural integrity issues with the bed frame, especially for queen and king size beds.
• Design flaws that make it hard to fold and unfold the bed.
• Improper installation by the manufacturer.
• Unclear safety warnings or lack of warnings regarding weight capacity, mattress size limits, etc.

By far, the most common causes of wall bed accidents are defective parts and improper installation. Some wall bed companies send their own installers to set up the bed for customers. Installers must be properly trained and not take short cuts during the installation process. This can lead to the wall bed not being level with the wall, or the frame not being securely anchored to the wall.

Wall bed companies sometimes try to deny responsibility for accidents by saying that it was the installer’s fault. However, employers are responsible for an employee’s actions while they are within the scope of their job duties. So if the installer created an unsafe situation that led to your injuries, the manufacture is liable for that and may be sued in a claim for compensation.

Injuries You Can Sustain from a Wall Bed

There are many injuries you can suffer when a wall bed collapses or falls on top of you. These injuries include:

• Bruising and scarring
• Deep lacerations
• Traumatic brain injury
• Neck or spinal cord damage
• Loss of function in the limbs
• Paralysis
• Broken bones/ fractures
• Death

One or more of these injuries can have devastating consequences that affect you for the rest of your life. These injuries, by the way, can also harm you emotionally and cause you to suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Monetary compensation is required in order to treat these issues, so talk to a lawyer right away if you or a loved one was injured in a wall bed accident.

What Should I Do if Was Injured by a Wall Bed?

Unfortunately, some victims hurt their chances for compensation by not taking the right steps following a wall bed accident. To make sure that your legal rights are protected, here’s what you should do if you or a loved one is injured by a wall bed:

• Do not try to fix the bed, which can lead to more injuries.
• If you can, take photos of your injuries or go to the hospital for medical treatment.
• Take photos or videos of the scene of your accident, showing the full extent of the damages.
• Call the company and report the accident, but don’t agree to a refund.
• Don’t agree to have someone come out and reinstall the bed.
• Don’t agree to return the product.
• Keep a record of evidence, like medical bills and proof of job loss / loss of income.
• Find a lawyer who is experienced with defective product lawsuits.

Keep in mind that you only have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit for wall-bed related injuries. Speak to a lawyer right away and start taking legal action against the responsible parties.

Compensation from a Wall Bed Accident Lawsuit

As an injury victim, there are various forms of compensation you can recover from a wall bed injury lawsuit. Here are some of the basic losses we can fight for on your behalf:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages for job loss or missed time at work
• Pain and suffering for emotional damage
• Loss of enjoyment of life if the accident compromised your ability to do basic tasks or things you enjoyed before the accident.

Alternatively, you may have lost a family member or loved one to a wall bed accident. In that case, you would sue for wrongful death compensation, which will cover the following losses:

• Funeral expenses
• Lost income, gifts, or household services that would have been provided by the decedent.
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

There are other types of damages that you may be able to recover. To ensure you receive the full value of your losses, please speak with one of our defective product recall attorneys.

Should I Sue on My Own or Join a Class Action Lawsuit?

This is a great question, especially if you’ve been affected by the recent Bestar bed recall. As of now, there is no class action suit against Bestar, but we expect that will change as more people come forward with injury claims. In a class action lawsuit, you join other victims who were injured in the same way as you, and file together as one entity. Our personal injury attorneys will be happy to explain this to you in more detail and help you find other victims to join your lawsuit.

However, it may be more advantageous for you to sue on your own. A single action lawsuit can be initiated quicker than a class action suit since you won’t have to spend time finding other victims with your type of injuries. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer can advise you on the pros and cons of each option.

To get started on a compensation claim, contact the wall bed accident lawyers of Normandie.

Call Normandie Law Firm Today

The lawyers of Normandie have many years of experience with defective product lawsuits, and know the pain and struggle that victims go through. Whether you are the injured party or you’ve lost a loved one in a wall bed accident, quality legal representation is the key to winning the settlement you deserve. Please give us a call and schedule a free consultation so that we can advise you of your legal options. If you decide to sue the manufacturer, all the work we do in your case is absolutely free under our Zero fee guarantee. And if we lose you case, you pay us nothing since we don’t get paid unless you get paid.

Contact our office and speak to a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit attorney.