Locker Room Bench Collapse Accident Lawyer

For many of us, going to a fitness club, health spa, or some other type of athletic facility is an important part of our lives. As a result, we spend considerable in locker rooms and expect that these places are safe and free of hazardous conditions. Unfortunately, such properties are prone to accidents from things that you take for granted, like the benches in the locker room. When these benches are not inspected and maintained on a regular basis, they can collapse without warning and cause serious injury to an innocent victim.

A fall injury due to a broken locker room bench can lead to a variety of health issues that impact many areas of your life. That’s why it’s important to seek medical attention immediately, even though you probably feel like going straight home and forgetting about the incident altogether. Furthermore, we strongly urge you to contact an experienced seat collapse attorney, who can advise you of your rights and legal options. To schedule a free case evaluation with a locker room bench collapse lawyer, please give us a call at our office.

What would Cause a Locker Room Bench to Collapse?

There are various reasons as to why a locker bench would suddenly collapse, though it’s worth noting that almost all of these incidents are preventable. Generally, places like health clubs and spas have a duty of care to inspect their property and ensure that any dangerous conditions are resolved as soon as possible. These include unsteady or weak locker room benches, which may be due to wear and tear, defective hardware, or missing parts, just to name a few possible reasons.

No matter the cause, it’s up to the business owners to recognize the issue and repair the bench, or replace it altogether. Sadly, some owners ignore the warning signs of a defective locker room bench, even if they’re told repeatedly that the bench is unsafe by employees and guests. If they agree to replace the bench, they may choose a model that doesn’t meet the required safety standards or is deficient in some other way in order to save money. As a result, someone is bound to be injured from falling off a collapsing locker room bench.

Can I Sue if I’m Injured by a Collapsing Bench?

You may be eligible for a lawsuit if you were harmed by a locker room bench that fell apart while you were sitting in it. The key is to determine the cause of your accident and the individual or entity that is responsible, according to California law. This is known as liability, and there may be several parties that are liable for a locker room bench collapse accident:

• The facility owner – premises liability laws obligate property owners to fix or remove hazards that may lead to an injury, like unstable locker room benches that can collapse. Thus, the owner of the facility is the first party we examine when we investigate a broken bench accident. If negligence by the owner of their staff members is the reason you are injured, you can seek compensation through a premises liability lawsuit.

• The manufacturer of the product – The company that manufactured the bench has a duty to ensure the safety of the product before it’s released for sale. Thus, if there are design flaws or mechanical defects that caused the bench to collapse, you may be entitled to monetary damages from the manufacturer. If the bench is part of a recall and there are other injury victims, you may have the option of joining with them to file a class action lawsuit, though you can certainly choose to file a personal injury lawsuit on your own.

• The bench installation company– The installers of the bench may be liable for acts of negligence that can lead to a bench collapse accident. Poor hiring practices, insufficient training, and careless or reckless conduct by employees are examples of negligence that can serve as grounds for a locker room bench injury case.

We know that this is a lot of information to process, but rest assured that we will get to the bottom of who is responsible for the harm you’ve suffered. Then, we will fight tirelessly to bring you the settlement you deserve as someone that was injured by a defective locker room bench.

Average Settlement Value of a Broken Bench Injury Case

First, it’s important to note that each victim sustains different losses when they are injured by someone else’s misconduct. In a lawsuit, these losses are defined as economic and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, cost of medical services, and lost wages from time off at work. Your case value is derived by adding up all your available damages, which for many of our clients is around $150,000 to $2.5 million or more. However, some people sustain injuries that are relatively minor, and these cases may settle for as little as $25,000.

Our job is to recover a payment amount that reflects the level of physical and emotional harm you’ve suffered. That’s why there is no such thing as an average case value. Instead, our focus is on negotiating a settlement that’s right for you, based on the unique circumstances of your accident.

How Long will it Take to Receive my Payment?

The time required to reach a settlement with an insurance company can take months, even with relatively simple cases. This is due to the fact that most insurance providers are handling hundreds to thousands of cases at a time, along with the fact that settlement offers and counteroffers must be made in writing. Considering that it can take several weeks on average to hear back from an insurance company, we would say that six to 12 months is a reasonable timeline to settle these claims, though sometimes, we are able to negotiate a settlement in just 30 days. For a detailed explanation of the process to settle a collapsing locker room bench accident case, please schedule a time to speak with one of our legal experts.

Statute of Limitations to Sue for a Collapsing Bench Accident

All lawsuits in California must be filed by the deadline that’s set forth by the court system. For a case involving negligence by a property owner or another private entity, the statute of limitations for a compensation claim is 2 years. That means you have two years from the date of your accident to file a bench collapse injury claim, which isn’t a whole lot of time when you think about it. We strongly suggest that you contact us immediately so that we can initiate the legal process on your behalf. Otherwise, you may end up losing the right to compensation altogether, even if you have irrefutable evidence of the defendant’s wrongdoing.

Speak to a Los Angeles Fall Injury Attorney

A seat collapse fall accident injury lawyer is waiting to speak with you here at Kenmore Law Group, where victims receive free legal services from the very first consultation. With the Zero Fee Guarantee, you can hire an experienced broken bench lawsuit attorney at no upfront cost. In addition, we ask that the defendant pay our expenses as a part of your settlement award. That’s the only way we get paid, meaning we don’t make a cent unless you receive compensation from a successful claim.

We also provide second opinions at no cost, which you can take advantage of if you have concerns about the way your case is being handled by another law firm. We will be happy to review your case and offer solutions that can help to steer your case in the right direction. If you’d like to meet with a broken seat injury lawyer for a free second opinion, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

The legal experts of Kenmore are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us anytime if you have been injured from an unsafe or defective locker room bench.