IWG plc is a serviced office provider that was formerly known as Regus. The company was founded in Belgium in 1989 with the goal of providing flexible office options for professionals in Brussels. Eventually, Regus opened locations in China and Latin America, but ended up filing for bankruptcy in 2003 and was taken over by a British company called IWG plc. Today, IWG has serviced offices and coworking spaces in 120 countries.
As for the people that use these offices, meeting rooms, creative spaces, etc., they are largely remote workers and independent contractors. However, those who go into an office but also travel frequently as a part of their job enjoy the flexibility of a ready-made office space. Of course, these individuals can choose to work from home or a hotel room, but they may find it too distracting to work in these areas. Others feel isolated and lonely, as they can’t rely on a group of coworkers for socialization. Working at home also cuts you off from services, equipment, and supplies you take for granted when you are at the office.
Coworking space providers offer a solution to this problem by renting out fully equipped office spaces on a short or long-term basis. Users can pay a monthly membership fee for unlimited access to office spaces in different locations or pay a one-time fee as needed.
When these offices are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis with adequate security measures people are likely to enjoy their time at a facility managed by IWG plc. But if there is negligence by the people in charge of these duties, it’s more than likely that someone will have an accident. The personal injury lawyers at our office have decades of experience in premises liability claims. We are ready to provide you with strong and effective representation if you suffered harm from a dangerous condition at a rental office space managed by IWG or Regus PLC. Here are just some of the accident claims that our attorneys can help you with:
- Trip and fall on cords and wires that are not properly secured
- Injuries caused broken chair or chair collapse
- Sexual assault and assault and battery at Regus PLC
- Accidents caused by falling objects
- Injured by collapsing deck, roof, ceiling, and other structures
- Electrical wiring accidents, resulting in burns, electric shock, fires, etc.
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Can I Sue IWG Plc for my Accident?
Yes, you may have grounds to sue IWG or any coworking space operator for injuries caused by a dangerous condition on the premises. But IWG may not be the only entity who is responsible for your accident. For one thing, some of these buildings are owned by another company altogether, and they may be the ones you need to sue, according to the law of premises liability. In essence, IWG is the facility manager, but there is another individual / entity that has legal ownership of the building.
Property management companies are another party that may be involved when someone is injured in a full-service office space. Firms like IWG have many locations, sometimes in more than one country, so it makes sense for them to hire a property manager for day-to-day upkeep. But these companies can be lax in their duties, and as a result, a guest or visitor may be harmed in an accident. We have also represented victims who were harmed at office buildings and business centers due to negligence by a product manufacturer, private security firm, repair technician, construction company, and other third parties.
So, the question of who is liable for accidents at a rental office is not so easy to answer. This is why you must speak with a cowork office building accident lawyer as soon as possible.
How to File a Claim for Injuries against IWG Plc
How you must file a claim for accidents at a Regus PLC facility has a lot to do with who is liable, i.e., legally responsible for the incident. As we mentioned before, there are multiple parties that may have been negligent in their duty of care to you. Whether you have a case against IWG, the building owner or the management firm, each of these companies has their own insurance provider that you will need to contact.
No matter who is liable, please go to a hospital right away and ensure that you receive proper medical care. This is not just important to your health; medical records are evidence of the harm that resulted from an accident. Without these records, it will be impossible to establish that you are owed compensation from a slip and fall, electrical fire, or any other accident that can happen in an office building. After receiving medical attention, don’t forget to contact a serviced office injury attorney to learn about your rights and legal options.
IWG (Regus) PLC Injury Lawsuit Case Values
If the injuries you sustained will heal fully with no lasting complications, your claim may be worth $50,000 or less. However, the majority of settlements on behalf of our clients are $75,000 and above, with some cases exceeding $3,000,000. Lawsuits with values of $1,000,000 and above typically involve disability or some other permanent health issue that compromises your ability to work and perform daily tasks like driving, going up the stairs, and taking care of your children. In essence, there is a lot to think about when it comes to the amount you are entitled to from a negligent business owner. Our lawyers can help you make sense of it all and come up with a settlement value that’s based on your personal circumstances.
Estimated Time to Settle a Claim against Regus PLC
For injuries with no permanent complications, a settlement may be reached within a few months. However, if you have more serious injuries, it can take over 1 year to settle a Regus office space accident claim. Depending on the severity of your injury and how long it takes to negotiate a fair settlement, the entire process can take over 2 years. Over 95% of coworking space injury claims do not go to trial, so it’s more than likely that we will come to an agreement by exchanging settlement offers with IWG’s insurance company. In the event going to trial is the only option, getting paid from a personal injury lawsuit can take more than 3 years.
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit – What is the Deadline?
For cases of injury at a rented office space, you have 2 years from when the accident occurred to file an injury claim against the liable entity. The only exception applies to sexual assault, where the statute of limitations is 10 years. Otherwise, the courts are firm on the deadline of 2 years, except if there are circumstances that merit an extension. One of our attorneys can talk to you about this subject in more detail, but overall, you will lose the right to sue an office operator if you miss the statute of limitations. With that in mind, don’t delay in reaching out to us and asking for help if you were injured at a cowork office space rented from IWG plc.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Ending up with serious injuries is not something one normally associates with working in an office, but these accidents are fairly common. Recovering from your injuries takes a heavy toll on your life in many ways, and that’s why we are here to fight for the compensation you deserve.
The first step is to speak with you in private and learn about the details of your accident. Then, we can formulate a plan to obtain medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages you are entitled to. If you choose to proceed with a lawsuit, there is nothing for you to pay, since all legal fees are covered by the defendant as long as we win your case. You also receive a Zero Fee Guarantee from us, promising that you will pay $0 if don’t secure a settlement on your behalf.
If you would like more information about suing IWG plc, aka Regus, contact our office and schedule a free case review.
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