Coworking is a work arrangement where people from different companies rent out spaces at the same facility for work-related purposes. Usually, these places are a building or one or more floors within a building, where independent contractors can rent out an office, conference room, etc. But those who are classified as employees also enjoy the convenience of using a professionally equipped space that may not be available at their place of employment.
Industrious is one of many companies throughout the world where people can pay into a membership and use a fully furnished workspace in over 65 cities. Some Industrious clients travel frequently for work, while others want to avoid the social isolation that comes with working remotely. Aside from getting your work done, coworking spaces are a great place to meet other people and feel like you are part of a community, even if you do not meet with your coworkers on a daily basis.
There are plenty of positives when it comes to being an Industrious member. What happens, though, if you find yourself injured from an accident on the premises? If the accident was caused by a dangerous condition, like a broken chair that was not replaced, who is liable for the costs you incurred through no fault of your own? Other accidents that can happen to members or guests at an Industrious location include:
- Trip and fall
- Slip and fall
- Falling objects
- Faulty wiring accidents – burns, electric shock, fires
- Assault and battery – muggings, beaten up by a vagrant, sexual assault, etc.
Whether you tripped over exposed wiring or got hurt from an assault and battery at Industrious, our legal team is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today and learn about the compensation that may be available to you.
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I was Injured at a Industrious Workspace Facility – Who is Liable?
If your work contract allows you to file for workers’ compensation, you can simply file a claim for benefits through your employer’s insurance company. However, most remote workers and independent contractors give up this right for the privilege of working wherever and whenever they want. Thus, if you were working from home and got hurt from an accident, the resulting costs are yours to bear alone.
But as a client of Industrious, you are paying them a fee to use an office or suite. Thus, the company owes you a duty of care to ensure that the premises are safe and equipped with adequate security. So, if there was a puddle of water leaking from a pipe that caused you to slip and fall down, you may have grounds to sue Industrious under the law of premises liability. The same principle applies if problems with security at the building put you at greater risk of being sexually assaulted.
In some cases, there may be third parties that you will need to sue, along with or instead of Industrious. Perhaps the building’s day to day operations are taken care of by a property management firm. Or, the entity that’s responsible for the incident may be a third party cleaning or security company. This is why liability is not a straightforward matter when you fall down or injure yourself in some other way at a coworking facility.
How to File a Claim against Industrious for an Accident
The steps to filing an Industrious coworking space accident claim is based on who is responsible for the condition that caused you to be injured (liability). This is a challenging question to answer when your workspace belongs to someone other than your employer. Whether you are suing Industrious, the owner of the building, or another party altogether, each of these firms will have their own liability insurance and procedures for how to file a claim.
The attorneys of Normandie Law Firm are here to determine the cause of your injuries and who is at fault for the harm you suffered. Then, we will provide you with aggressive representation to ensure that you obtain the highest possible settlement. The key is to contact us right away so that we can take the necessary steps to move forward with a claim on your behalf.
How Much can I Receive if I Got Hurt at a Coworking Facility?
Members and visitors at a coworking site owned by Industrious may be owed anywhere from $5,000 to $1,500,000 for injuries resulting from an accident. Accident claims here at Normandie usually settle for $75,000 on the lower end, and over $3,000,000 for extreme injuries and negligence by the defendant Please note that you may qualify for expenses that go beyond immediate medical expenses and lost work hours while you were recovering from a fall accident, assault and battery, and other incidents. Depending on your circumstances, you can demand future / lifelong medical expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic payments for pain and suffering and emotional trauma.
How Long Do these Cases Take to Settle?
Injury claims for accidents at Industrious can settle in just a few months for mild to moderate injuries. But if you have serious injuries, particularly ones that result in disability and other lifelong issues, it can take 1 to 2 years to negotiate an adequate settlement award. When we set out to recover payment on behalf of a client, we try our hardest to bring about a resolution within 6 months. But the amount of time to investigate an accident, prepare a lawsuit, and negotiate a settlement takes over 12 months for the vast majority of cases. Claims that must be tried in court take the longest to settle – over 3 years on average – but we want to assure you that over 95% of premises liability claims are settled without the need for a trial date.
Deadline to Sue Industrious for Negligence
Those who were injured due to another party acting with negligence or malice must file a lawsuit within 2 years of when they are injured. By injuries, we are generally talking about bodily harm, but severe emotional trauma from events like sexual assault can also qualify you for a lawsuit. Speaking of which, the amount of time you have to sue for sexual abuse is 10 years from the incident if you an adult under California law (18 and older).
Please note that missing the statute of limitations will result in the courts invalidating your right to compensation, even if you have undeniable evidence of the defendant’s guilt. With that in mind, we urge you call us without delay and get started on a claim with an Industrious coworking space accident attorney.
Lawyer to Sue for Injuries at Industrious Coworking Spaces
The explosion of remote and digital nomad workers necessitates creative arrangements for those who can work anytime, from anywhere. Unfortunately, these situations also cause confusion when someone is injured at a coworking space offered by companies like Industrious.
Our attorneys are here to advise you of your rights and legal options if you are eligible for a compensation claim against Industrious or any other workspace provider. If you decide to file a lawsuit, you owe us $0 under the Zero Fee Guarantee policy. All legal fees are added on to your settlement award and paid by Industrious at the end of your case. That means we get paid at the same time you do, and only if we bring you a favorable outcome from a coworking space accident lawsuit.
To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our legal experts, contact us as soon as possible. We are ready to take immediate action on a claim for injuries at any of the following Industrious locations:
- 7688 Saint Patrick Way, Dublin, CA 94568
- 23465 Civic Center Way, Suite 860, Malibu, CA 90265
- 9229 Sunset Boulevard 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90069
- 808 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- 1875 Century Park E 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- 1815 Hawthorne Blvd 3rd Floor, Redondo Beach, California 90278
- 251 South Lake Avenue Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91101
- 21 Miller Alley Suite 210, Pasadena, CA 91103
- 3333 Michelson Drive Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612
- 1700 Montgomery St. Suite 108, San Francisco, CA 94111
- 1925 Century Park E Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- 500 N Brand Blvd Suite 2000, Glendale, CA 91203
- 7083 Hollywood Blvd Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- 1212 Broadway Plaza Suite 2100, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- 9255 Sunset Blvd. Suite 1100, West Hollywood, CA 90069
- 2001 Clayton Road Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520
- 821 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
- 444 South Flower Street 13th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- 3090 Bristol Street Suite 400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 77 Geary Street 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108
- 345 California Street Suite 600 & 700, San Francisco, CA 94104
- 3223 Hanover Street Suite 110, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- 6060 Center Drive 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 401 West A Street Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101
- 945 Market Street E5, San Francisco, CA 94103
- 185 S. State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
- 1100 Glendon Avenue 17th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90024
