Going to a salon or spa is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, whether you want a relaxing massage or want to try out a new hair style. When we walk into a salon, we are usually escorted to a chair or table, where the stylist or technician will work their magic.
One thing you never expect when you’re at a salon is the possibility of an accident. Yet, there are many conditions at these businesses that can cause injury to an unsuspecting victim. For example, maybe there is a defect that causes the chair to collapse while someone is sitting in it. Injuries can also result from weak or defective tables that are used for body waxes, massages, and other procedures. If a customer falls off a table, they can easily end up with catastrophic injuries to multiple parts of their body.
Salon owners have a duty to maintain their premises and the equipment they use to provide services and goods. When there is a hazardous condition on the property, like a weak or unstable chair, they must arrange for the chair to be repaired or replaced. If the chair or table cannot be removed, there should be warning signs advising people to stay off the furniture.
When basic precautions are not taken by staff or owners at a salon, those who are injured have the right to file an accident claim for monetary damages. To see if you are eligible for a collapsing chair or table injury lawsuit, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
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Injuries You can End Up With
Fall-related accidents like slip and falls and broken chair incidents are associated with millions of emergency room visits every year. This is due the severity of injuries that can happen if you fall down unexpectedly. Possible injuries from falling off a waxing table or salon chair include, but are not limited to:
- Deep cuts that lead to infections
- Permanent scars
- Traumatic brain injury
- Hip dislocation
- Neck or back injury
- Damage to the spinal cord
- Nerve damage
- Loss of function in the limbs
- Rupturing of internal organs
- Tailbone fracture
- Kneecap fracture
- Torn ligaments and tendons
- Chronic pain in the arms and legs
What can Cause a Chair or Table Collapse Accident?
For the most part, failure to inspect and maintain equipment by salon owners is the leading cause of accidents due to collapsing salon chairs or waxing tables. It’s obvious that these items go through considerable wear and tear, so they will need to be maintained on a regular basis. Owners must also train staff on the signs of unstable chairs and other furniture at the salon. This is a common sense approach to protecting customers from injuries while they are getting a haircut or a procedure that’s done on a table.
Injuries caused by a property owner’s failure to exercise reasonable care falls under the category of premises liability. But what if there is another party that’s responsible for the harm you suffered? Perhaps the table or chair that injured you was unsafe due to a manufacturing defect. You see these cases with product recalls for chairs and other furniture that can fall apart while they’re in use. With a chair, for example, the legs, arms, or some other part of the unit may be defective. If the structural or mechanical issue occurred while the product was still in the manufacturer’s possession, you may need to file a product liability claim.
It can be very challenging to figure out who is responsible for an accident and find the evidence you need to show they are liable for your monetary losses. Representation from a spa or hair salon accident lawyer is the key to a successful outcome in these cases. Contact our law firm today and schedule a free case review if you sustained injuries from a salon table or chair collapse incident.
What is the Average Value of a Table or Chair Collapse Accident Case?
If you do not have permanent or disabling injuries, your case for a waxing table or hair salon chair collapse may be settled for around $15,000 to $75,000. If you have serious injuries (broken hip, nerve damage, brain injury, etc.), a fall accident lawsuit may be worth between $150,000 and $2,500,000. Keep in mind that we can only offer estimates until we know the specific details of you own accident. This will help us determine the damages you can ask for and how much you can receive in each of those categories.
How Long Do I have to File a Claim?
Except in rare circumstances, the statute of limitations to sue for injuries caused by negligence is 2 years of when the accident occurred. Thus, it’s important that you speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that your claim is flied on time. Keep in mind that we will need to investigate what happened to you and obtain extensive evidence along with expert testimony to build a solid case against the salon owner. This process can be very time-consuming, especially if you have severe or permanent injuries. That’s why you must start the legal process right away, which you can do by reaching out to us at our office.
Free Legal Services from a Fall Accident Attorney
Justice should not come at a price that most people can’t afford, and that’s why we have always offered free legal services to anyone that was injured by another party’s negligence. With the Zero Fee Guarantee, all the fees associated with your case will be charged to the defendant as a part of your settlement award. That means recovering your payment is the only for us to get paid, and you owe absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.
For a free consultation to learn about your rights as a fall injury accident victim, contact us today.
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