A visit to Los Angeles is not complete without taking in some of the mystic and magic that is created at the many film studios located around the area. Hollywood is famous around the globe for the movies and television shows it has made for decades. And when in the area, guests are excited to visit the places where their favorite stars are a part of the magic of the movies. What could be more fun than exploring the stage where your favorite show comes to life and even getting a picture in that famous setting?
However, these trips to the many film studios in Southern California are not always a dream come true for guests. There are occasions when these fans leave with a severe injury due to a slip and fall, trip and fall, or injury from a falling object. Unfortunately, these accidents are more common than most expect because these sets are not well built or maintained after the filming has wrapped. If you have suffered an accident while touring one of the following film studios, please know that the expert film studio accident lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are here to help:
- Castaic Studios Independent
- The Culver Studios
- Dreamworks Animation Studios
- Fox Studio Lot
- Hercules Campus at Playa Vista
- Jim Henson Studios
- L.A. Castle Studios
- Los Angeles Center Studios
- The Lot at Formosa
- Mack Sennett Studios
- Manhattan Beach Studios (MBS) Media Campus
- The Studios at Paramount
- Quixote Studios
- Radford Studio Center
- Raleigh Studios
- RED Studios Hollywood
- Sony Pictures Studios
- Sunset Bronson Studios
- Sunset Glenoaks Studios
- Sunset Gower Studios
- Sunset Las Palmas Studios
- Television City
- Universal Studios Lot
- The Walt Disney Studios
- Warner Brothers Studio Facilities
When you contact our office, our expert staff will be ready to answer any questions you have about filing a lawsuit and your rights as a personal injury victim in the State of California. In addition, they will help you schedule a free consultation with a seasoned film studio accident injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your case. Once they have all the necessary information, they will provide you with an evaluation of the legal merit of your claim and advise you if you have grounds for a film studio accident injury lawsuit. But please be sure to contact our staff quickly, as there is a time limit for you to file your claim and seek compensation for the harm and expenses you incurred because of your film studio accident injuries.
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Common Hazards On A Typical Film Studio Property
When you walk around the sets where your favorite shows and movies were filmed, you could be shocked to get a behind-the-scenes view. What looked like a real house or building is only a front façade that is held in place with beams or wooden boards. And when you look up, ropes, sandbags, and other riggings are strung across the entire space. All it takes is a minor aging for these materials to weaken and fail, resulting in sizable items falling from the movie set sky. So, as you explore these intriguing spaces, be aware of the potential to suffer any of these safety hazards:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- A falling object
- An injury from an equipment failure
- Harm from stunt debris left around the set
- A pedestrian versus vehicle accident as the line of sight at many film studios is limited
If you suffer an injury while at a film studio, take pictures of the injuries and items that caused the injuries. Also, try to compile contact information from any witnesses to the accident and notify the studio when you leave to seek medical care. If the injuries are more severe, call 911 and ask a witness or loved one to seek help from the studio staff to ensure that emergency medical crews can locate and treat you as rapidly as possible.
When Is The Film Studio Liable For My Injuries?
Under premises liability laws, the owner of any public or private property is obligated to provide a safe environment for guests. Those duties include proper maintenance and service to ensure all hazards are eliminated as quickly as possible, and any that can be prevented with regular care are addressed before anyone gets hurt. The level of care required is defined by duty of care and is explained to be the care the average prudent person would provide.
So, even if the film studio is not filming on sets or using them in movies or shows, they must maintain them in a safe condition if they are going to allow guests to view and explore them. If the staff at the movie studio fails to keep the environment safe for guests and tour groups, they could be found to be negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if that negligence is determined to have caused or contributed to someone suffering an injury, the victim could hold the film studio responsible for their injuries.
To have your case evaluated by an expert film studio accident injury lawyer, please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to book a free consultation. Our staff will help you understand why the studio is liable for your injuries and your ability to file a lawsuit if the case has legal merit.
What Is The Potential Value Of My Film Studio Lawsuit?
As a victim of a personal injury, you will work with your legal team at Normandie Law Firm to compile all of your expenses and losses caused by the injuries you sustained. These items will be used to calculate the amount of compensation you seek from the film studio where you were injured. Each lawsuit value is independently determined in this manner to ensure the victim is fully and fairly compensated for the harm and expenses they faced because of their injuries. Items that are typically included are:
- All current and estimated future medical expenses
- Any lost income or wages if the injuries suffered prevent you from working and for time missed from work to attend medical treatment or appointments related to the injuries
- The replacement value of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the incident
- All legal costs for your film studio accident injury lawsuit
- Compensation for pain and suffering can be included in cases with severe injuries or those that require a lengthy recovery time
How Long Do I Have To File A Film Studio Lawsuit?
Personal injury victims are given two years from the date of the injury incident to file a claim with the court. If the case is not filed before that time limit expires, the victim loses the right to seek compensation for the harm they suffered in that incident. It is also crucial to note that there are very few exceptions to this time limit or ways to be granted additional time to file your lawsuit. So, it is wise to reach out to Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible to discuss the facts of your case and if you want to pursue a lawsuit.
What If I Was Hurt While Working At A Film Studio?
In most cases, if you were employed by the film studio where you suffered an injury, your claim will be handled via worker’s compensation. The compensation for your claim will typically cover all of your medical expenses up to $1M and provide you with up to 66% of your average weekly wages if you are unable to return to work immediately.
However, you will not have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. The system was created to ensure that workers and employers both benefit from this insurance program. As a part of this program, workers cannot be denied workers’ compensation benefits by their employer, and the employer is guaranteed that the workers cannot sue for any compensation above the value of their worker’s comp benefits in most cases.
If you would like assistance filing a workers’ compensation claim or have questions about the process or benefits, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today. Our staff will provide you with general information and is happy to schedule a free consultation for you to meet with a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer to answer more case-specific questions.
How Can I Afford To Hire Normandie Law Firm To Handle My Film Studio Accident Injury Lawsuit?
The exceptional film studio accident lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to take on any lawsuit with legal merit. In addition, new clients are never asked to pay any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, the firm covers all costs on your behalf until the case is concluded and you have the compensation needed to pay your legal costs.
In addition, if Normandie Law Firm fails to win your film studio accident injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing for the time and investment we made in preparing and filing your lawsuit. So, there is never any risk of you facing added legal debt because we failed to win your lawsuit. Please reach out to Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about how a film studio could be responsible for the injuries you suffered on their property and how a Normandie Law Firm film studio accident lawyer will secure the money you deserve and need. Our team can be reached 24/7 to begin exploring your options and deciding if a film studio accident injury lawsuit is the solution you need to overcome the financial issues and hardships created when you were hurt while on film studio property.
