Broken Bench in Store Dressing Room Injury Lawyer

In this day and age, we are lucky enough to have many options when it comes to clothes shopping, including ordering things online. But many people still prefer going directly to a clothing store, where they can try something on before they purchase it. Most fitting rooms have a bench for you to sit on or place your belongings so that they’re off the ground. As you sit down, the thought of falling off the bench is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, there are situations where these benches break or collapse. This can cause all sorts of serious injuries to the user, and if you are one of these victims, you may have grounds to sue the store owner for monetary compensation.

To learn more about your rights as an injured customer, contact our law firm to speak with a store dressing room injury lawyer. With our proven track record of settlements, we are confident in our ability to recover the payment you deserve from a dressing room bench collapse injury case. We look forward to meeting you and helping you develop the best legal strategy for your case.

Your Right to Sue for a Broken Bench in Store Accident

If you’ve been injured at a store, you most likely have questions about your legal rights, including, “Can I sue the store if I got hurt in one of the dressing rooms?”

Yes, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for your monetary losses. However, we must first determine the party that’s liable for your injuries, which can be challenging, depending on the circumstances of your accident.

The first party we always consider is the property owner, as owners have a legal duty to ensure the safety of their premises. This includes inspecting all areas of the property and making sure that everything is in good working order. Thus, if a dressing room bench falls apart while you are sitting on it, it’s likely that negligence by the store owner (or their employees) is the reason for your accident.

On the other hand, it’s possible that the maker of the bench is at fault if the bench collapsed from a defect that was caused during the manufacturing process. The distributor or seller of the bench may be liable as well, if the problem with the product occurred while it was in their possession. In this case, we would explore the option of a product liability lawsuit, and perhaps a class action lawsuit if there are many others that were injured by the same bench.

Another possibility is that your accident was caused by the installation company. Improper installation techniques, defective hardware, and many other issues can cause a bench to collapse in a dressing room. Regardless of the circumstances, we can help you figure out who is liable for your injuries and ensure that justice is served on your behalf. To discuss your case with a bench collapse accident attorney, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

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Possible Injuries from Falling off a Collapsing Bench

Now that we’ve talked about your right to sue, let’s take a look at the injuries you can sustain if you fall off a broken dressing room bench:

• Broken bones, especially in the face, arms, and legs
• Fractures in the hip, pelvis, shoulder, and collarbone
• Broken tailbone (very common in broken seat or bench accidents)
• Soft tissue injuries – tears in the ligaments, tendons, and muscles
• Puncture wounds and deep cuts
• Injuries to the head, such as skull fracture and brain damage
• Joint dislocation, especially in the knees and shoulder
• Injury to the neck or spinal cord
• Herniated disc and other back injuries
• Dental damage, such as broken teeth or dentures
• Paralysis from nerve damage

Free Second Opinion

Do you have a law firm that’s representing you in a fall accident injury case, but you have questions or concerns that are not being addressed by your attorney? Are you anxious about the lack of progress in your case and want to know what your legal options are? Normandie Law Firm is here for you, with a free second opinion from an experienced bench collapse injury lawyer. That’s right – this is a completely free service that you can take advantage of as someone with a pending lawsuit. Simply contact our law firm as soon as possible to schedule a free second opinion.

Average Value of a Collapsing Bench in Dressing Room Accident Case

No two cases are alike when it comes to a fall injury lawsuit, and with that in mind, it’s impossible to say what the average victim is entitled to from a broken bench in store injury claim. Frankly, there are many factors that will affect the value of your case, including the injuries you’ve suffered and the defendant’s liability for causing your accident. These factors will help us figure out the damages you are entitled to, which are payments that are meant to compensate you for the physical and emotional trauma from your accident. Possible damages in a store fitting room accident claim include:

• Compensation for medical expenses
• Lost wages / income
• Pain and suffering
• Value of lost or damaged belongings
• Emotional distress
• Cost of hiring a lawyer
• Punitive damages 

Based on the sum of all or some of these damages, your settlement may be within the range of $200,000 to $2,500,000. Of course, if you have relatively minor injuries, your case may be settled for a smaller amount, perhaps in the $25,000 to $50,000 range. But it’s impossible to say for sure what you can receive from a lawsuit without a thorough understanding of your accident and the resulting injuries.

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Bench Collapse Injury Claim?

Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how long it will take to settle a broken bench in dressing room accident case. Depending on the degree of injury and the legal procedures that are involved, it can take anywhere from several months to one or more years to negotiate a settlement with the store’s insurance company. If a lawsuit is required, meaning that negotiating with the insurance is no longer possible, it can take two years or longer to recover your compensation award from a lawsuit against the store.

Statute of Limitations – Filing Deadline for a Lawsuit

In California, the statute of limitations for an injury claim is two years in most cases, starting from the date of the incident. Keep in mind that your right to sue will most likely be invalidated if you don’t file your lawsuit within this timeframe. Though exceptions do exist, most defendants will not meet the circumstances to obtain an extension from the court. To avoid this outcome and receive the payment you deserve from the responsible party, contact us right away for a free case review with one of our attorneys.

Speak to an Experienced Fall Accident Lawsuit Attorney

As the victim of a fall accident injury, there are many expenses that you will be left with as a result of someone else’s negligence. You should not have to struggle with these expenses on your own, or be pressured in a lowball settlement by the defendant’s insurance company. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens to many people that have been injured from broken chair or bench.

Representation from a lawyer with experience in broken bench injury claims is the best way to ensure a successful resolution to your case. To ensure that you don’t have to choose between your living expenses and paying for a lawyer, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee to all of our clients. You won’t pay anything out of pocket to hire us, as we only get paid by recovering your settlement. To further demonstrate our commitment, we promise that you won’t be responsible for any legal fees if we don’t win your case.

Normandie Law Firm is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so please give us a call if you’ve been injured from a broken bench in a store dressing room.

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