A broken chair can lead to various injuries and damages if you fall at an awkward angle or if the floor is particularly hard. You may tumble off a raised dais or even slip backwards into another object. If the chair broke from under you, you may suddenly fall on your tailbone or back, both of which can suffer fractures and other damages. You have various legal options in these situations, and depending on the circumstances, you could sue the chair manufacturer, sue the restaurant for a broken bench, sue the retail store, and more. Your case worth could be anywhere between $50,000 and $1,000,000 if your injuries are severe. In order to receive such compensation, though, you should make sure that you hire a talented attorney with experience in broken chair lawsuits. Our firm, Normandie Law Firm, is one of the top legal groups in Los Angeles, and we have handled numerous cases involving broken or defective chairs. If you were sitting in the chair and it broke, injuring you, we can help you receive a fair collapsing chair claim settlement amount.
Why Do Chairs Break?
Chairs break for any number of reasons. They could be old and have worn wood and parts that are no longer sturdy, for instance. This is most common in restaurants that do not upgrade their upholstery and looks. They tend to keep the same benches and seats for years, and they seldom inspect them to make sure they are not cracking, warping, breaking, or otherwise becoming weak and unstable.
They could also have been poorly manufactured. There may have been a design flaw that was overlooked. While being created, the pieces could have been misassembled. For instance, the wrong materials may have been used and the legs could have been put on upside down. There may not be screws that are tightened enough and the wood or plastic might be flimsy. This is especially present in cheap chairs that are under $50.
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Where Are There Usually Broken Chair Accidents?
Broken chair accidents can happen anywhere. They may happen in your home if you purchased a chair and it suddenly broke from a defect. They can happen in malls and outlet stores, as well as retail locations. Some of the most common locations include:
- Target
- Kmart
- Walmart
- McDonald’s
- Burger King
- Rally’s
- In-N-Out Burger
- KFC
- El Pollo Loco
- Fatburger
- Denny’s
If you were in a restaurant or a retail store when you suffered a broken chair injury, you may be able to sue various entities, including the store itself and the manufacturer. It is not uncommon to see settlement amounts for restaurant broken chair injury lawsuits reach over $250,000.
What Kind of Injuries Can I Get From a Broken Chair Accident?
Fortunately, many broken chair accidents do not result in injuries, or only a few bruises and cuts. In some cases, though, the injuries could be extensive and severe. For instance, there have been times when individuals have had lasting paralysis from falls. Other injuries include:
- Spinal cord damage
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Broken ankle
- Broken arm
- Broken wrist
- Knee damage
- Torn muscle
- Nerve damage
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Closed head injuries
- Broken fingers
- Tailbone damage
- Paralysis
The more severe your injury, the larger the average expected pay for a broken chair lawsuit. An injury that quickly heals up will likely lower the average case value.
Who Can I Sue for a Broken Chair Injury?
You could sue the restaurant owner, property manager, or chair manufacturer for your damages. Generally, a premises liability claim can be filed against property owners. They have a responsibility to customers, known as invitees, and must provide them with safe environments. You could sue if the property owner caused the chair to break, knew the chair was broken and did nothing to fix it, or should have known the chair was broken due to reasonable inspections but did not.
A product liability claim can be filed if the chair has a defect that caused your injury. The manufacturer could be targeted, especially if it is shown that other chairs have the same defect. You may even be able to join a class action lawsuit, but the average settlement amounts of class action lawsuits tend to be lower than regular single-plaintiff settlement amounts, as the compensation will not be spread amongst numerous individuals.
How Much Can I Receive for a Broken Chair Lawsuit?
You can receive anywhere between $50,000 and $1,000,000 for your broken chair lawsuit. Our lawyers will tell you how much to expect from a broken chair lawsuit if you call us with your case details. However, there are various circumstances that will dictate the true value of your case.
How Much Is the Value of a Broken Chair Lawsuit?
The value of a broken chair lawsuit depends on the injuries you suffer, as well as how much those injuries impacted your life and career. Your age and job will also be factored into the value. Insurance agents craft the settlements for broken chair injury cases and will determine if your case is worth a certain amount. If you were severely hurt and required numerous surgeries, for instance, your case could be valued at over $250,000.
How Much Compensation Will I Get for a Broken Chair Lawsuit?
The average compensation for collapsing chair claims can be over $100,000 if you are seriously injured and the restaurant or store was particularly negligent in its duty of care.
How Much Is a Collapsing Chair Lawsuit Worth?
How much money you can receive for a broken chair injury is dictated by your injuries and the offer from the insurance agent. The worth of your claim can jump from $50,000 to $250,000 if you have an adequate and skilled lawyer who can negotiate a better deal from the insurance agent. If you try to handle such a case by yourself, you may not be able to secure any compensation at all.
What Is the Average Value of a Chair Collapse Injury Lawsuit?
The average value of a collapsed chair lawsuit varies, but you could earn over $100,000 for your injuries. Each case is different, and you can look at other settlements and verdicts to see what others have earned. Be aware, though, that these are merely examples and do not indicate what you are guaranteed to receive. Two similar cases could be worth vastly different amounts simply because of the negligence of the plaintiff.
- $125,000 Settlement: A woman who was eating at a Lyon’s Restaurant fell onto the floor when the seat she was sitting on suddenly broke. The impact caused her to suffer a herniated disc in her back that was linked to chronic back pain. She required surgery to fix the disk. A waitress who worked at the restaurant helped the case by stating that the seat in question had been broken prior to the accident and was not replaced or repaired.
- $290,000 Settlement: While at a Marriott Hotel, a man hurt his lower back after the chair he was sitting on collapsed underneath him. He is not a large man and there was no excess weight on the chair; the legs simply gave out when he sat down. The hotel did not adequately inspect the chairs; it was revealed that they were nearly two decades old, and after seeing daily usage, should always be checked for any weaknesses and lack of sturdiness. Various chairs had defects and missing parts, yet they were allowed to be used by the hotel.
- $180,000 Verdict: In a Kmart, a woman sat down on a chair that was on display. The chair was listed as available for purchase and she wanted to see how it felt. The chair broke underneath her and she fell to the floor, which was concrete. As a result, she broke her hip and had limited mobility and severe pain thereafter. She required surgery to fix her damages. The display chair was not properly assembled, and other chairs were examined to see if there were similar defects.
How Much Time Does a Broken Chair Injury Case Take to Settle?
Each broken chair injury lawsuit is different, with its own set of factors and circumstances. Thus, we can’t give you an exact timeline for how long it takes to get paid on these cases. As a general rule, you can assume that cases with serious injuries like paralysis and spinal cord damage take longer to settle. Those cases require long recovery times and more time after that to determine the full extent of damage to your quality of life.
It’s also worth noting that these claims go well into the 6 figures, maybe even a million dollars or more. As you can imagine, companies will fight hard before they part with such a large sum of money. They may even be willing to go to court, especially if the details of your accident or extent of your injuries hurts their reputation. In that case, several years may go by before a jury reaches a verdict on your compensation award.
Minor injury lawsuits, on the other hand, may be settled in just a few months. These cases typically involve injuries with shorter recovery times and few long-lasting effects. Such claims are usually worth around $50,000 to $100,000 and businesses are more willing to settle on these amounts. But in all honesty, there’s no way to guarantee a company’s cooperation in an injury claim.
Why is it Taking My Lawyer Such a Long Time to Settle My Chair Injury Case?
Even if you’re told that your case could take many months to settle, it’s possible that too much time has gone by without any progress. Without extensive legal knowledge and lawsuit experience, it’s hard to judge if, and why your lawyer is taking so long to win your case. Fortunately, our attorneys have been fighting for injury victims for many years and know the lawsuit process inside and out. They can tell if your lawyer is taking too long with your claim or making critical errors that can hurt your chance for compensation. But we can only make these judgments if we speak to you in person and go over the details of your case.
Contact our office and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
Can I Receive a Second Opinion?
It is wise to seek a second opinion from our law firm. Many clients who ask us about the average value of a chair collapsing lawsuit case already have attorneys and want to know if they are receiving less than the ideal amount.
Truth be told, many attorneys are content to convince their clients to accept the first settlement offer that comes in. This way, the attorney can collect his share and be done with the case; he will move on to the next and repeat the process. This is unfair to clients and we believe it is an act of bad faith that should be punished.
On the other hand, you may be stuck with an attorney that’s moving at a snail’s pace. Perhaps they’ve taken on too many clients, or they’ve put your case on the back burner because the monetary value isn’t as high as someone else’s. Again, these are examples of bad faith that go against our commitment to fight for the rights of injury victims.
Call our firm to receive a free second opinion on your case. We’ll tell you what we feel your case is worth and if your current lawyer is acting in your best interests or not.
Can I Find a New Lawyer in the Middle of a Case?
Yes, you are allowed to switch lawyers at any point during your case in the state of California. However, switching counsel during a lawsuit is a big decision. When you come in for a free second opinion, we will review your client-attorney contract and make you area aware of the consequences for transferring your case. If you decide to hand over our case to us, we will take care of the necessary details like informing the courts of your change in counsel and negotiating a split fee agreement with your current lawyer.
What Can I Receive in a Broken Chair Lawsuit?
You can receive various kinds of coverage from a broken chair lawsuit, including reimbursement of lost wages, coverage of medical bills, reimbursement of damaged property, and damages for pain and suffering.
How Does Normandie Law Firm Help?
Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles is dedicated to helping accident victims receive the compensation they deserve from the responsible parties. We make sure that you are never unfairly treated and we will strive to negotiate the best deal from the insurance company. Our aggressive attorneys will keep your case at the front of the queue and will take it to court if necessary. You are in no better hands than when under the care of the top-rated firm in the city: Normandie Law Firm.
Call us today to schedule a free legal consultation with an expert attorney. We’ll give you the information you need about the laws surrounding your case and what we believe we can earn for you if you hire us. We’ll also inform you about our zero fee guarantee, a promise that you won’t pay us a dime out of your pockets for our legal expenses. We will only get paid if we win, and the fees will be collected from the settlement we win for you. If we lose, we earn nothing, and you can leave owing us nothing at all.
For more information on the average value of a broken chair lawsuit, reach out to Normandie Law Firm.
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