Defective Bed Frame Collapse Accident Injury Lawyer

Furnishing our home is a big investment for just about everyone, whether we own a home or rent an apartment. In particular, careful attention must be paid to the selection of furniture, like the bed where we lay our head each and every night. Some pieces of furniture are pre-assembled and brought to our residence, while others are purchased in kits and assembled by the customer.

Unfortunately, furniture companies, retailers, and installation companies may not always exercise reasonable care in the creation and assembly of beds and other pieces of furniture. For example, a bed frame may have design flaws, poor quality materials, and other defects that make it unsafe. Alternatively, the installation partner may not have assembled the bed correctly, thereby putting the customer at risk of injury.

As an injury victim, it’s essential to obtain legal advice from a broken bed frame injury lawyer. Contact our law firm today and receive a free consultation if you suffered harm from a furniture-related accident.

Causes of Defective Furniture
Accidents involving furniture are often due to negligence by the company that designs and manufactures the item. Alternatively, the company contracted to distribute and install the furniture may be at fault.

With the manufacturer, they tend to focus on cost saving measures that sacrifice safety and integrity of the item they are producing. They may also have subcontractors that take shortcuts or fail to have adequate quality control measures in place. These are just some of the ways that a furniture company can breach their duty of care to the consumer.

Keep in mind that even seemingly trivial details, like the exact screw used to attach the legs to the bed frame, can impact the bed’s ability to withstand pressure and hold up day after day, year after year. In many cases, the person is lying on the bed and fully asleep when the bed collapses, which increases the possibility of serious, life-threatening injuries. This is particularly true for the elderly, small children, and those with limited mobility.
Filing a Product Liability Claim
Product liability is a legal term used to describe the responsibility that manufacturers have when their products have caused someone to be injured. Consumers in California can file a product liability claim based on one of these circumstances:

• Design defects
  – the design of the product is inherently unsafe, even if there were no problems with the manufacturing of the item.
• Manufacturing defects
  – these are any errors or oversight during the production stage that causes the product to be unsafe.
• Failure to warn / disclose
  – the product lacks adequate safety information, warnings, or instructions that make the consumer aware of potential risks.

Please note that California generally applies the principle of strict liability in product defect injury cases. Under this principle, you do not need to prove that the manufacturer engaged in negligence or misconduct. You would simply need to show that the product had a defect, which caused you to be injured, even though you used the product as intended.

For more information on how to file a product liability lawsuit and receive compensation from the manufacturer, please take some time to speak with a defective bed frame injury lawyer.
The Company that Sold / Installed the Furniture
While the DIY method saves you money, there is something to the idea of saving time and frustration for those who are not skilled in assembling pieces of furniture. This is where furniture companies and installation partners may be involved if you were injured from a broken bed frame. Perhaps careless assembly, failure to use the right parts, missing parts, and other negligent conduct by the installers is to blame for the accident.

With these incidents, you are suing an entity other than the manufacturer, so the rules change in terms of how you go about the claims process. Rest assured that we are with you every step of the way. Just give us a call at your earliest opportunity and talk to a furniture collapse injury attorney.

Time Limit to File a Claim for Compensation
All legal cases in California are subject to a statute of limitations, which is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. Generally, a personal injury claim must be filed within 2 years, no matter who you are suing. But there are exceptions to the rule that may apply to your situation, like being diagnosed with an injury months or years after the accident. Another example involves minors, who can sue for negligence by another party within 2 years of their 18^th birthday.

This is why you should never assume the deadline for a furniture defect injury claim. Instead, contact a defective bed frame accident lawyer to provide you with accurate answers to all your questions.
We are Here for You 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Furniture that is defective or improperly assembled can cause a wide variety of injuries and property damage. No matter how you were injured, rest assured that the bed collapse lawyers of Kenmore have the skill and experience you need to succeed in a furniture accident injury claim.

Along with decades of experience and a proven track record of recovery, we provide free legal services under the Zero Fee Guarantee. There’s no need to pay us out of pocket, as we agree to receive a percentage of the payment you recover, either from a settlement or jury verdict. As a result, we can promise that you owe us $0 in legal fees if you don’t get paid from a collapsing bed frame accident case.

We look forward to joining you on the journey to recovery. Contact Kenmore Law Group today and schedule a free case evaluation.