Canopy Umbrella Injury Accident Attorneys
Recent situations have forced many industries to change the way they conduct their businesses. One of these industries is the restaurant industry. Restaurants were allowed to remain open for pick-up orders; indoor dining has been strictly limited. On the contrary, outdoor dining has been encouraged. Because of this, many restaurants that didn’t previously offer outdoor seating have made important changes that have allowed them to serve their guests safely while remaining outdoors.
No one wants to sit and eat a meal in the hot sun. As the weather warmed up and as more restaurants implemented outdoor dining, it became common to see outdoor tables equipped with umbrellas or canopies. Although this set up has allowed restaurants to effectively serve their guests within the pandemic restrictions, the set up has also resulted in an increased risk to guests. Specifically, the canopy and umbrellas frequently seen at these restaurants have resulted in incidents and injuries to unsuspecting restaurant guests. In such situations, the victim can sue the restaurant for the falling canopy which resulted in injury.
Did you or a member of your family experience an umbrella fall accident at a restaurant? If the incident resulted in an injury, you should explore the legal options available to you. Based on the details surrounding the specific situation, you might have grounds to file a claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. A canopy umbrella falling on someone can cause severe injuries like a concussion or brain injury. Our lawyers believe an umbrella falling on someone is unacceptable, and they are ready to sue the restaurant or whoever is responsible for your injuries. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Kenmore Law Group as soon as possible.
Kenmore Law Group is a personal injury law firm that is dedicated to representing injured victims and their families. Regardless of your specific situation, you can trust that our lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome – and recover the compensation that you are owed. Would you like to speak with an umbrella stand fall lawyer? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experienced lawyers at our firm today.
Guests Can Suffer Injuries
Unfortunately, umbrella fall accidents (or canopy fall accidents) can happen at any time. Whether the canopy or umbrella is defective, installed incorrectly, or not properly maintained, it can fall and strike anyone who is sitting under it or standing/walking nearby. Because of the nature of the incident, the most common types of injuries surrounding the incident include head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, facial injuries, cranial/facial fractures, and eye injuries, for example. However, other injuries, such as neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises, are also likely depending on the details surrounding the incident.
Regardless of the specific details surrounding the incident and the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Our attorneys can sue the restaurant where the canopy umbrella fell on you and caused you injuries. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue after canopy or umbrella fall accidents, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our experienced restaurant falling umbrella lawyers are ready to provide you with the information necessary to understand your right to sue after suffering an incident.
Understanding Liability Canopy or Umbrella Incidents
Liability is typically based on the following – you are owed a duty of care that was breached, resulting in an incident and injuries. Who is liable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered in an umbrella accident or canopy fall accident at a restaurant or another public place? The answer to this question will depend on the specific cause surrounding the accident.
Consider some of the following scenarios:
- The incident was a direct result of the negligence of the restaurant owner. The restaurant owner had a duty of care to ensure that the entire premises was safe for guests. The restaurant owner had the duty to inspect the premises and identify and address any hazards that could put guests at risk of suffering harm. If the restaurant owner failed to identify or address any dangers with their umbrellas or canopies, such as lose screws, incorrect installations, or broken parts, for instance, they can breach their duty of care towards their guests and put them at risk of suffering incidents.
- The incident was a direct result of the negligence of the product manufacturer. Restaurant owners purchase equipment, such as canopies and umbrellas, from other companies. These companies have a duty of care to their consumers. They have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. They must thoroughly test and inspect their products to be ensure that they are safe for their consumers to use. However, these companies can breach their duty of care and release defective product to consumers; this puts their consumers at risk of suffering incidents.
So, who is liable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to an umbrella or canopy falling incident? If the owner failed to identify or address the dangers on the premises, the owner could be liable; therefore, you could pursue a premise liability claim against the owner. However, if the manufacturing company failed to identify and address the dangerous present in their products, the company could be liable; therefore, you could pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
For more information about your right to sue – whether you have to pursue a premise liability claim or a product liability claim – do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to understand your right to sue and recover the compensation that you are owed.
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What Could You Be Eligible to Recover?
Based on the details surrounding your claim, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to an umbrella fall incident or a canopy fall incident at a restaurant or another public place. Based on the details surrounding the claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
Because the type and amount of compensation that you could receive is strictly based on the details surrounding your claim, you should discuss your claim with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. By allowing the experts at our firm to handle your claim, you can trust that there will always be someone aggressively fighting for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. If you would like to learn more about the compensation that you could be eligible to recover, contact the injury lawyers at Kenmore Law Group today.
What Should You Do?
If you suffered harm associated with an umbrella or canopy incident, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you can pursue a claim. Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Take photos of your injuries
- Take photos of the entire scene of the incident
- Take photos of the hazard that caused the incident
- File a report with the owner or manager
- If the incident was caused by a defective product, contact the manufacturing company and report the incident as well as the harm resulting from the incident (Do not agree to a free repair, a refund, a replacement, or to return the defective product)
- Speak to any witnesses present at the time of the incident
- Gather witness’ contact information for later reference
- Gather any video footage that captured the incident
- Gather all medical records
- Seek the expertise of an injury attorney as soon as possible
For more information about the steps that you should follow after you or a member of your family suffered harm in a canopy or umbrella fall incident, do not hestiate to contact our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
File Your Claim Within the Deadline
Are you interested in pursuing a claim for the canopy umbrella fall incident that you or a member of your family suffered? If so, you must act quickly, as your claim is subject to a strict deadline. More specifically, injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which determines the time that claimants have to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they will lose their right to sue. How long do you have to file your claim? Typically, in the state of California, injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations (which gives claimants only two years to sue). However, it is possible for exceptions to apply – exceptions which could toll (or pause) the applicable statute of limitations. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact our firm as soon as possible.
Contact Kenmore Law Group
Are you ready to discuss your claim with the injury experts at Kenmore Law Group? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience. Our canopy injury lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the liable party or entity accountable for the harm that you suffered. Would you like to discuss your claim with our knowledgeable attorneys? If so, contact our firm today.
At our firm, we offer free legal consultations for all clients, including those who have suffered injuries as a result of a falling umbrella canopy at a restaurant. Our services include free consultations and free second opinions. During the free legal services that we offer, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our injury attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to either start or continue your claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered as a result of a falling umbrella at a restaurant. If you would like to benefit from our free consultations or free second opinions, contact our firm today.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee as well as a strict contingency structure. Our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our clients will also never be required to pay any legal expenses until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will simply not be responsible for paying anything. When you win, all fees will be deducted from your recovery; therefore, you will not have to pay any out-of-pocket costs.
Are you ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.