Glass Walls, Glass Doors, Window, Sliding Glass Door Injury Lawyer

If you have recently suffered an injury because you walked into a glass wall, glass door, window, or sliding glass door, you could be too embarrassed even to consider that someone else is to blame for the incident and your injuries. However, it is crucial for you to understand that you are not the only victim of these incidents or of the severe injuries they can cause. The manufacturing, quality, and function of large sheets of glass have significantly increased in recent years. And while this progress offers stores and other commercial properties significantly increased options for glass features and fixtures, it can put public safety at increased risk.

It is also vital for glass door or sliding glass door injury victims to understand that property owners and stores using these large pieces of glass as architectural features have an obligation to protect shoppers and guests from these nearly invisible barriers. And when they do not, glass wall injury victims have the right to seek compensation for the injuries they sustained. If you are one of these victims, please try to move past your feelings of embarrassment over this event and contact the glass wall injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm to learn more about your rights as a personal injury victim.

Our team is available 24/7 to provide you with immediate guidance on your ability to seek compensation for your injuries to cover any medical expenses or other losses suffered due to your injuries from a glass door or window. In addition, we are proud to offer free consultations with our expert sliding glass door injury lawyers to discuss the details of your incident and determine if you have legal grounds for a glass door injury lawsuit. Please get in touch with our office today to schedule your appointment and begin to move past this upsetting and possibly even life-threatening event.

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Common Injuries Sustained From A Glass Door Incident
In many cases, the injuries suffered when walking into a glass door, sliding glass door or glass wall are severe because of the momentum of the victim. The glass makes the barrier nearly invisible, and when walking at an average pace, the impact is sudden and substantial. Even if you see the glass at the last moment due to a change in lighting or your perspective, it can be too late to avoid the collision or lessen the impact so that injuries can be surprisingly severe and include:

• Head injuries, including a concussion, skull fracture, brain contusion, or other traumatic brain injury
• Facial injuries to the nose, eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, or skin
• Neck, back, or spinal cord damage
• Severe lacerations from the broken glass could result in internal organ injuries or internal bleeding
• Broken or fractured bones, soft tissue or nerve damage, and damage to or complete dislocation of joints

Some might view walking into a glass door, large plate glass window, or sliding glass door as part of a comedy skit or a blooper from TV. But it is essential to understand that the injuries suffered when walking into glass can be severe, and the victims deserve justice.

Who Is Responsible For Your Glass Door Injuries?
Most victims of injuries sustained when walking into a glass wall, window, or door feel embarrassed and even humiliated. Sadly, they allow this to overshadow their desire to learn more about whom else could be responsible for their injuries and the losses and expenses they create. If this was you and your mindset, we urge you to contact Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about property liability and how it could impact your ability to sue the property owner or tenant to secure the settlement or verdict you deserve for your injuries.

Property liability has a broad legal scope to protect the general public from injuries. The guidelines and laws define the level of maintenance and care that property and business owners must provide to ensure the safety of anyone on the property. In situations where large pieces of glass are used as walls, doors, or other barriers, the property owner or business owner must take steps to ensure that guests can see the glass on the property. Some of the options recommended include applying decals, etching the glass, placing artwork on the surface, or adding visually distinctive hardware to ensure the glass is visible or recognizable as a barrier.

When these steps are not taken, and someone is injured by walking into a glass wall, glass door, sliding glass door, or large glass window, the property owner could be liable for the injuries the victim suffered. The expert personal injury lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are here 24/7 to answer your immediate legal questions about an injury due to a glass wall or door. In addition, we are happy to provide a free consultation to discuss your case in detail to determine if you have grounds for a glass door injury lawsuit.

How Much Is A Glass Wall Or Glass Door Injury Lawsuit Worth?
Each personal injury lawsuit is somewhat unique and will have a unique dollar value. There are no predetermined values for specific types of lawsuits or personal injuries. Instead, the value of any personal injury claim is based on the actual expenses and losses suffered by the victim. In your case, you would work with the legal staff at Normandie Law Firm to gather all the receipts and documentation to verify the expenses created by your glass wall injuries. The items that are commonly permitted in a personal injury claim include:

• All medical current and future medical costs to treat the injuries sustained in the glass injury incident
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the glass wall injury incident
• Your lost wages if the injuries you suffered prevent you from working until you are entirely recovered
• The cost of your legal fees from Normandie Law Firm to prepare and litigate your glass injury lawsuit

In instances where the injuries are severe or the recovery time is determined to be lengthy, it is common to include a dollar amount to compensate the victim for their pain and suffering. Your Normandie Law Firm legal team will guide you in selecting an appropriate amount based on their expertise in handling cases with similar injuries, recovery time, and other details.

What If My Glass Injury Occurred At Work?
In California, workers are fortunate to have a robust worker’s compensation program to assist them when injured at work. If your glass wall or door injury occurred while you were on the job and performing your normal work tasks, you should be covered by this insurance program that is provided free of charge to employees. In addition, your employer cannot refuse to allow you access to the benefits of worker’s compensation.

In most cases, your employer will contact a workers comp office to open your claim to ensure you have access to the medical coverage that will pay for up to one million dollars or care, plus a portion of your lost wages. If your employer is unwilling to assist you, please contact Normandie Law Firm for assistance in opening a claim and securing the worker’s compensation benefits you are entitled to as an injured employee in California.

The Statute Of Limitations For A Glass Injury Lawsuit
Typically, personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a claim with the court. If the case is not filed in that time, the victim will lose the right to seek compensation for expenses or losses created by that incident. However, there is no regulation regarding how soon after the event you can file your claim, just that it be within the two-year Statute of Limitations.

However, if your glass wall or sliding glass door injury was suffered at work, you have only 30 days to open a claim with the worker’s compensation staff. If the claim is not opened in that time, it will be declined, and you will have to pay the expenses out of pocket. For more information and assistance filing a workers comp claim or seeking benefits, contact Normandie Law Firm immediately if your employer is trying to deny you coverage.

We Never Charge Upfront Legal Fees
The staff at Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of all personal injury victims. We believe in the legal system and the value it provides for victims who have suffered due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. And we are eager to assist you in securing the compensation you deserve for the losses or injuries you suffered.

In addition, we understand that many injury victims face significant financial hardships after their injuries. Our payment policy addresses this challenge by never requiring clients to pay legal fees until they have the settlement or verdict funds needed to cover these expenses. And if we fail to win your glass injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing. So there is never any added financial risk for you when you hire Normandie Law Firm to handle your personal injury lawsuit.

Please contact our office today to request a free consultation with a seasoned glass injury lawyer. They will answer your questions, evaluate the legal merit of your case, and advise you if filing a glass wall injury lawsuit is the best option to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses.

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