Build-a-Ber Workshop is a very popular American retailer that sells teddy bears, other stuffed animals, stuffed characters, and accessories. The retailer is popular because of their interactive process that allows customers to customize their bears or stuffed animals. Build-a-Bear Workshop was founded in October pf 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri. Throughout the years, Build-a-Bear has remained a very popular stop for people of all ages. Store locations are normally very busy.
Unfortunately, many people have been injured at Build-a-Bear locations due to different types of accidents, including slip and falls, trip and falls, falling object incidents, etc. If you or a loved one suffered harm in an incident on the premises of a Build A Bear store, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts here at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
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Examples of Personal Injury Accidents at Build-a-Bear Workshop Locations
There are many different types of accidents that can occur on the premises of Build-a-Bear Workshop. Some of these examples include the following:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- Falling object incidents
- Sexual assault incidents
- Assault and battery incidents
All of these incidents are associated with different hazards or dangerous conditions.
Slip and fall accidents, specifically, are associated with slip hazards, which can include wet floors, slippery surfaces, spills, recently mopped or waxed floors, misplaced mats, and items left on the floor.
Trip and fall accidents, similarly, are associated with trip hazards like uneven flooring, torn carpeting, exposed wiring, blocked walkways, etc.
Falling object incidents can be associated with elevated hazards, including store displays, overloaded display shelves, improperly mounted displays, defective or improperly installed light fixtures or ceiling fans, etc.
In many cases, these hazards can also be associated with the fact that Build-a-Bear Workshop stores are often busy – often full of children running and throwing stuff around. Typically, store employees and management cannot keep up with all the different hazards that arise due to busy stores.
Other incidents include sexual assault and assault and battery. These incidents can be associated with negligent hiring, negligent supervising, a lack of security, poorly lit areas, isolated areas, etc.
Whatever the incident, victims are likely to suffer a variety of injuries.
Some of the Injuries Resulting from Build-a-Bear Workshop Accidents
As discussed above, there are many different types of accidents that can occur on the premises of Build-A-Bear Workshop locations. These incidents can result in injuries. Some examples of these injuries include the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Hip injuries
- Knee injuries
- Fractures
- Crushing injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle injuries
- Sprains/strains
- Scrapes and bruises
- Lacerations
Although these injuries might seem to be only minor, they can potentially be devastating. No matter the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered, you could have the right to sue.
Your Right to Sue Build-A-Bear Workshop
Can you sue? Yes – you could have the right to sue. More specifically, you could sue based on the concept of premise liability. Under premise liability, all property owners have a duty of care towards their guests. More specifically, property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe for their guests by identifying and addressing any hazards that could potentially lead to an incident. When property owners fail to identify and address dangerous conditions on their premises, they are breaching their duty of care. If an incident occurs and a guest is injured, then the property owner could be liable for all resulting harm. In other words, the property owner could be sued.
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Can I Recover Compensation?
Yes – you could be awarded compensation for your Build a Bear Workshop injury claim. Although every claim is different, some of the different categories of compensation that could be available for recovery include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
If the incident results in fatal injuries, then claimants could be eligible to receive wrongful death benefits, which could include funeral and burial costs and loss of consortium.
For more information about the categories of compensation that are often available for recovery, do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. When you allow the experts here at our law firm to handle your claim, you can trust that our lawyers are more than ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for your injury claim.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Our law firm is often approached with specific questions about the average value of claims as well as the time that it could take to reach a settlement. Although these are very common questions, there is, unfortunately, no straightforward answer.
Below, we will discuss these questions.
What is the average value of my Build-A-Bear Workshop injury claim? This is easily one of the most common questions. The average value of your claim, however, will vary. To determine the value of injury claims, there are a number of factors that must be evaluated, including the type of incident suffered, the extent or permanency of the resulting injuries, whether the injuries prevented the victim from working and earning income, the mental/emotional effect resulting from the injuries, etc. Depending on these factors, injury claims, in general, can be worth anywhere from $15,000 to $1 million. Of course, claims consisting of only minor injuries will be associated with values on the lower end of this range, while claims consisting of moderate to severe injuries will have values of the higher end of the range. Ultimately, the best way to determine the value of your claim is to speak directly to a lawyer.
How long do I have to wait to get a settlement for my case? This also depends on the case. Although some cases can settle in just a few months, other cases can take years to settle. Some of the factors that can affect the time that it takes to settle your case can include the type of injuries caused by the accident, whether the victim has finished all medical care, whether all parties are cooperating, etc. Here at our law firm, we are dedicated to settling all cases within a reasonable length of time – preferably six to eight months.
The Statute of Limitations
Injury claims are usually subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants will have two years to file their lawsuits. Of course, there are circumstances that can result in exceptions to the statute of limitations, like the age of the victim at the time of the incident, for example. For more information about the time that you have to file your injury lawsuit against Build-A-Bear Workshop, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including injury claims at retailers like Build-A-Bear Workshop. If you have questions about your legal options, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with all the guidance that you need to better understand your rights and fight for your right to a fair settlement. Here at our law firm, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. These are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. We also work on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything at all. If you are ready to speak with our injury lawyers, contact us today. No matter the type of incident that you or your loved one suffered at a Build a Bear store, our lawyers can help you.
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