Most people will agree that any visit to a funeral home is difficult. You are there to face the loss of a friend or loved one. And the outcome is often harrowing and upsetting. Saying goodbye is emotional and can feel very overwhelming. You are sure that nothing could make the moment more difficult. But sadly, there is one thing that can make the day even worse, suffering an injury at a funeral home while paying your last respects.
Unfortunately, many people who suffer an injury while at a funeral home feel they must have been too distracted or upset to see what caused their injuries. They even say that they are sure the accident was their fault, which, in many cases, is far from reality. While they might have been feeling emotional and upset, there were safety hazards present at the funeral home that should never have occurred. In most cases, the blame for the injury accident falls on the staff who failed to ensure the safety of the guests on the property.
Contact Normandie Law Firm immediately if you or a loved one recently suffered an injury at a funeral home. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to answer your legal questions and help you avoid making any choices that could result in significant financial hardships in your future. We understand the stress of losing a loved one and suffering an injury at a funeral home. Please accept our offer for a free consultation with an expert injury at a funeral home lawyer to discuss the details of your injury incident. If you have reason to sue the funeral home for the damages and losses caused by your injuries, our experts will advise you on how to move forward to secure the compensation you deserve.
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Common Hazards That Can Result In A Funeral Home Injury
The list of potential hazards at a funeral home can be surprisingly long and begin before you ever enter the building. From the moment you arrive at the property, there can be simple safety issues that the staff could have corrected to save you and other patrons from painful and costly injuries. These hazards include:
- Damages parking lot or sidewalk surfaces
- Overgrown landscape that blocks the view of drivers and pedestrians
- Damaged or missing handrails at steps or ramps
- Holes in the ground near sidewalks
- Damaged or broken tree branches
- Saturated, damaged, missing, or folded floor mats at the entrance
- Recently mopped floors that have no caution signs to alert guests of the slippery conditions
- Drinks or water spilled on the floor that are not quickly mopped up
- Litter, leaves, or other trash on the floors or walkways
- Puddles of water on the floor from damaged water lines, clogged drains, or malfunctioning plumbing fixtures
- Burned out light-bulbs
- Items stacked too high on shelves or improperly placed near the edge of a shelf
- Boxes or parcels left in walkways
These are just a few of the hazards found in many funeral homes and will result in patrons suffering injuries such as a slip and fall, trip and fall, injury due to a falling object, an assault, or even a vehicle versus pedestrian injury accident. Sadly, most of these injuries could have been prevented if the staff at the funeral home had been more dedicated to correcting minor safety issues or providing proper warning signs in areas where they could not fix a hazardous condition.
The Duty Of Care Obligation Of Funeral Home Staff
Duty of care is a part of premises liability that is in place to ensure the safety of guests to a business or property. The guidelines are to be used by business and property owners to ensure they maintain their spaces in a safe and hazard-free manner for patrons. In addition, these rules apply to the staff of a business when the owner is not present.
By definition, the level of care required is equal to what the average prudent person would provide. So, employees of a funeral home or any business can easily understand what is expected of them when they spot a safety hazard. For example, if you see a damaged floor mat in your home, you would remove it from the walking path to ensure no one suffers an injury due to a trip and fall incident. In addition, if a light were to burn out, you would replace the bulb to ensure the safety of guests in that area from hazards of darkness or a possible predator that could assault them. These are the same actions expected of the staff at a funeral home if they discover a safety hazard on the property.
When Funeral Home Staff Fail To Provide Minimum Care
If the staff at a funeral home is not providing the care required to keep the property safe and free of common safety concerns, they could be found negligent in their duty of care. In addition, if it is later determined that their negligence contributed to or caused a guest to suffer an accident, the funeral home could be liable for the victim’s damages and losses. This is when your Normandie Law Firm injury at a funeral home lawyer will inform you that you have grounds for an injury at a funeral home lawsuit to secure the compensation you deserve for your losses and expenses.
What Is The Possible Value Of My Injury At A Funeral Home Lawsuit?
As a personal injury victim, you need to understand that each lawsuit claim valuation is based on the actual expenses and losses suffered by the victim. You will need to work with the staff at Normandie Law Firm to compile all the allowable expenses you incurred to determine the value of your claim. The items that are commonly included are:
- All current and future medical bills for treatment related to the injuries suffered in the funeral home accident
- The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the injury accident at the funeral home
- Your lost income if the injuries you suffered were severe enough to prevent you from immediately returning to work after the injury incident
- Legal fees and expenses from Normandie Law Firm to prepare, file, and litigate your injury at a funeral home lawsuit
In situations where the victim suffered excessive injuries and will require a lengthy recovery time, including a less defined amount to compensate them for their pain and suffering is common. Your expert injury at a funeral home lawyer will assist you in determining a full and fair amount to seek if pain and suffering compensation applies to your claim. They will refer to previous cases they handled to determine an appropriate amount.
When To File Your Injury At A Funeral Home Lawsuit
Personal injury victims are allotted two years from the incident date to file a claim with the court system. If the case is not filed with the court by then, the victim will typically lose the right to seek compensation for losses due to that injury incident. However, there are a few exceptions that your legal team will explain if they apply to your case and could be advantageous in the outcome or compensation you receive for your injuries and losses. To ensure you have the time needed to prepare your litigation claim fully, it is wise to contact Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible after your injuries.
You Deserve The Best Legal Representation For Your Injury At A Funeral Home Lawsuit
First, the staff at Normandie Law Firm would like to extend our condolences for your loss. In addition, we would like to offer our expert assistance in securing any compensation owed to you for injuries or losses due to an incident at a funeral home. We understand that you will feel overwhelmed thinking about a legal battle to get the money owed to you. We want to assure you that we will handle all the details and tasks so you can focus on your healing and recovery.
In addition, we are happy to handle your injury at a funeral home lawsuit without requiring any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, we only get paid for our work and the court filing fees we pay on your behalf after we have successfully completed the case. This process ensures you can use the settlement or verdict funds to pay our costs and all other expenses created by your funeral home injuries. And you owe us nothing if we fail to win your case and get you the money needed to pay these expenses.
We understand that this payment policy might sound too good to be true. However, it is our pledge to every personal injury victim who needs expert legal help to get the full compensation they deserve. Our team is passionate about serving our clients and ensuring that justice is served. And we are committed to providing our services without adding any unnecessary financial challenges due to out of pocket legal fees.
So please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about your rights as a personal injury victim and how our caring team will work tirelessly to ensure you get the money you deserve for the losses and expenses you incurred. And please know that your consultation is always free, and you are never under any obligation to hire Normandie Law Firm or file a lawsuit against the funeral home where you were injured.
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