Bed Collapse Attorney

Did you ever expect that you or a member of your family would suffer injuries while in bed? Unfortunately, it is bed collapse incidents are common – and unsuspecting parties are left suffering a number of injuries. When a bed collapses, it is typically not just a random accident, but rather, bed collapse incidents are usually associated with the negligent actions of parties or entities.

If you or a member of your family suffered any sort of injuries associated with the negligent actions of a party or entity, you might have grounds to sue. That is, you could sue the negligent party/entity and potentially recover monetary compensation. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a lawsuit after a bed collapse incident, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

At Normandie Law Firm, our injury attorneys have many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims. Our lawyers have decades of experience representing injured victims and their families, always focused on representing them and getting them the highest amount of compensation available fort their injury claims. If you are ready to discuss your right to file a broken bed injury lawsuit with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

Broken Beds – A Common Problem in Different Locations

Broken bed incidents can happen practically anywhere where there is a bed. Some of these locations can include hotels, motels, resorts, spas, boarding schools, camps, hospital beds, doctor’s office, and private residences, for instance. If you suffered a bed collapse at a hotel, at a spa, any of the locations mentioned above, or any other location, your incident – and your injuries – might have been caused by the negligent actions of another party.

The Cause of Bed Collapse Incidents

Some common causes of bed collapse incidents include some of the following:

• Faulty installation (whether the bed was installed by an installation company or a property owner)
• Defective beds (which are poorly manufactured, designed, or labeled by the product manufacturer)
• Failure to perform normal maintenance on beds (like making sure that bolts and screws are tightened, and nothing is broken, etc.)

Regardless of the specific cause of the bed collapse incident, affected parties are likely to suffer significant injuries.

Common Injuries Associated with Collapsing Beds

Whether the incident involved a broken bed, a broken bunk bed, a broken hospital bed, etc., the injuries that victims could potentially experience are likely to be extensive. Some of the most common types of injuries associated with bed collapse incidents include the following:

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Hip injuries
• Fractures (both simple fractures and complex)
• Lacerations
• Sprains and strains
• Scrapes and bruises

Regardless of the specific harm resulting from a bed collapse incident, it is possible for the resulting injuries to lead to lead to long-term harm, permanent harm, and sometimes even fatal harm. If you or a member of your family suffered any sort of injuries in a bed collapse incident, you should explore the legal options available to you – as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit and potentially recover monetary compensation.

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A Recent Bed Rail Recall Brings Attention to a Common Issue

Compass Health Brands issued a recall for their bed rails. More specifically, they recalled their Carex Brand Adult Portable Bed Rails. The recall affected over 104,000 units of the product in the U.S. alone. The recall (number 22-040) states that users can suffer entrapment either between the mattress and the bed rail or within the bed rail; this creates a significant risk of entrapment-related injuries and death due to asphyxiation.

The recalled bed rails were sold online and in-store (at medical supply stores) from November 2012 to December 2021 for prices ranging from $22 to $80.

Compass Health is aware of at least three deaths related to their product – all of which were due to entrapment. All victims, all in their 80s, became entrapped between the recalled bed rail and the mattress because the bed rail had not been attached securely to the bed.

Adult bed rails are typically used for the elderly and for those who are medically frail, and sometimes for those who fit both of these categories. These individuals are already facing different medical struggles and other risks on a daily basis; there beds should be safe. These bed rails are supposed to be beneficial and prevent falls, for instance; they should not pose a direct threat to users.

If a loved one suffered harm associated with the defective Carex bed rails mentioned above, then you might have grounds to file a lawsuit against Compass Health Brands. For more information, contact us at your earliest convenience.

Another Example of a Defective Bed Causing Risk of Injury or Death

On September 29, 2022, Hillsdale Furniture issued a recall for their Flynn Twin Full Bunk Beds with Ladders. Based on the recall (number 22-778), the space between the second run of the ladder and the lower bed frame is wider than 3.5 inches and poses a risk of entrapment to children when the mattress is removed. The recall includes over 820 units of the bunk bed.

The twin full bunk beds are made of pine wood and are white and gray. They have a ladder that extends to the lower bed and to the floor. The model numbers included in the recall are listed below:

• 2184-7080B
• 2311-4080B
• 2184-7080BASI
• 2311-4080BASI

These twin full bunk beds were sold in-store at American Signature Inc. and Value City Furniture stores around the U.S. They were also sold online via www.valuecity.com. The bunk beds were available from May 2019 to April 2022 for about $1,200 per unit.

According to the recall, no incidents or injuries have been reported. The company is urging all affected consumers to block children’s access to the bunk beds and contact them for a free replacement ladder.

Unfortunately, it is very likely that there have been unreported incidents. Ultimately, entrapment associated with the defective bunk beds could lead to crushing injuries, suffocation, loss of consciousness, brain damage, and even death.

Without a doubt, defective beds like the ones discussed above could quickly become dangerous and lead to serious injuries and even death. Here at our law firm, we are ready to help you better understand your rights and help you sue the negligent manufacturer. If your child was harmed by this defective bunk bed, contact us today for more information about your right to sue.

Zinus SmartBase Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames Recall

On February 23, 2023, Zinus issued a recall for their SmartBase Euro Slats Metal Platform Bed Frames. According to the recall, number 23-132, the bedframe assembly kit did not include reinforcing brackets for the corners of the frame; therefore, the bedframe could potentially collapse. This poses an injury risk to consumers. The recall includes over 30,000 units of the bed frame.

The recalled bedframes are black and are 14 inches high. They were sold in a variety of sizes, including twin, full, queen, and king. The following model codes are included in the recall:

•  OLB-MESB-T
• OLB-MESB-F
• OLB-MESB-Q
• OLB-MESB-K

The model codes can be found both on the product invoice and on the product box.

The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the bedframes and contact them for a free repair kit with reinforcing brackets. This comes after the company received at least 14 reports of the bed frame collapsing, one of which included an injury.

The recalled beds were available online via Amazon, Wayfair, Target, Wal-Mart, Overstock, and The Home Depot from May 2022 to November 2022 for prices ranging from $74 to $200.

This is another example of a defective product that could potentially result in significant injuries. If you or a loved one was harmed in a bed collapse incident involving this Zinus bed, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about the legal options available to you.

Who is Liable?

Who is at-fault for the harm that unsuspecting parties suffer because of bed collapse incidents? Liability for these incidents will be based on the details surrounding the incident. For example, if the bed was defective, the product manufacturer would be liable for any resulting harm. Likewise, if the furniture company that sold the bed knowingly sold a defective product, the furniture company could be liable for any resulting harm. Installation companies could also be liable; installation company liability would be based on the fact that their installation was faulty, for instance. Property owners, in general, could also be liable for failing to routinely inspect their beds and make repairs when necessary.

In general, liability is based on a duty of care that is owed to others – whether it is a duty to ensure that premises are safe for guests, products are safe for consumers, etc.

If you are interested in learning more about liability for your bed collapse incident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers will help you understand your right to sue and will guide you every step of the way until your broken bed injury lawsuit is successful.

Your Right to Sue and Recover Compensation

If the harm that you suffered was a result of the negligent actions of a party – including a property owner, furniture store owner, product manufacturer, etc. – then you might have the right to file a lawsuit. If you file a lawsuit, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm resulting from the incident. What could you recover? What type of compensation could you receive? Some of the categories of compensation that you could recover could include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

Every claim is different, so you might only be able to recover some of the types of compensation listed above. For more information about both the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your broken bed injury claim. Do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately. Our bed collapse injury attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to win the compensation that you deserve.

File Your Claim On Time

All injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations that applies to your injury claim determines the total length of time that you have to sue. If you fail to file your claim on time, you could lose your right to sue entirely. In California, for instance, injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. However, statutes of limitations vary from state to state and can typically range anywhere from one year to six years (although most states only offer up to two years). To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your bed collapse injury lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers will help you file your claim on time.

Contact Our Law Firm Immediately – Normandie Law Firm Can Help You

If you are ready to discuss your right to file a bed collapse injury lawsuit against a negligent party, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your injury claim. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on any negligent party to ensure that you are rightfully compensated. If you are ready to discuss your right to file a lawsuit with our experts, contact us at your earliest convenience.

At Normandie Law Firm, we are dedicated to making things as simple as possible; therefore, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include both free consultations and free second opinions, during which our experts will provide you with the guidance that you need to either start or continue your injury claim. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our lawyers will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, since we work on contingency, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after winning their injury lawsuits. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal fees.

To discuss your claim with our experts, contact us as soon as possible. Our experts are here to help you sue and recover the compensation that you are owed.