Injury During A Burial Lawyer

When you attend the burial of a loved one or friend, the last thing on your mind is suffering an injury that could alter the rest of your life. However, that is more common than you might think. The reason for suffering an injury during a burial is not that the victim was overcome with grief and failed to act reasonably or take appropriate precautions at the cemetery. Instead, the common reason the bereaved suffer an injury during a burial is the lack of attention and care of the staff from the funeral home or cemetery.

Of course, when you are at a graveside burial service, you are going to be emotional. And your eyes could even be filled with tears. However, those actions and conditions are to be expected at such a troubling time. And the staff handling the service and burial for the deceased should have taken the appropriate precautions to ensure their client’s and all mourners’ safety at the burial service.

Sadly, the nature of a cemetery lends itself to many hazards that must be addressed to ensure the safety of guests on the property. The lawn must be mowed to ensure that headstones are visible, tree roots protruding above ground should be removed, and litter and tree debris should be eliminated to prevent guests from suffering trip and fall, slip and fall, or other catastrophic accident injuries.

If you or a loved one has recently suffered an injury during a burial, don’t hesitate to contact the expert lawyers at Normandie Law Firm today. Our team of injury during a burial lawyers is ready to answer any legal questions you might have and provide expert guidance on securing the compensation owed to you for the losses and expenses caused by your injuries. And they can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have the information you need when you need it the most. Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to request your free consultation with a skilled and successful injury during a burial lawyer to determine the legal merit of your claim and if you have grounds for an injury at a burial lawsuit.

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The Many Hazards Found At A Burial Site
While the natural setting of most cemeteries is peaceful and serene, it is also filled with possible safety hazards that could result in a severe injury to a mourner. From the moment you drive onto the property, there can be issues that require added care to avoid an injury, such as:

• Views obstructed by large plants and trees that could block the sight of a driver or pedestrian
• Loose rock or gravel that could create a slip and fall hazard
• Tree branches and other debris on the ground increase the possibility of a trip and fall
• Headstones and footstones are blocked from view by long grass
• Holes in the ground
• Exposed tree roots
• Tools or other implements left on the ground near the burial site
• Loose, folded, or damaged carpet placed near the burial site
• Soft soil at the edge of the grave is obscured from view due to the carpet put in the seating area

All of these issues can result in a significant injury during a burial. It is the obligation of the staff at the cemetery or funeral service to ensure that guests to the property are made aware of safety concerns or that the issues are eliminated before the bereaved arrive.

Understanding Duty Of Care
When you arrive at a cemetery to pay your last respects to a friend or loved one, you place your faith and trust in the staff responsible for maintaining the space. You can do this with a clear conscience thanks to the guidelines of duty of care and premises liability laws. These laws are in place to protect the safety of the general public when they are on someone else’s property or at someone’s place of business.

Duty of care guidelines state that the business or property owner must provide the same level of care as the average prudent person to ensure the safety of legal guests and patrons. In the case of the care of a cemetery or place of burial, you can imagine how you would care for an outdoor space when you have guests coming to your home. You would remove any trip and fall hazards, ensure the walking spaces are level and free of damage or holes, and check to ensure the lighting works well if they are at the property after dark.

These are all common sense actions the average person would take to ensure the safety of guests. In the case of the cemetery, the staff must provide that same common sense care to ensure the safety of people coming to the burial to pay their respects to their lost friend or loved one.

When Duty Of Care Is Not Met
If the staff at the cemetery or from the funeral home is not meeting their legal obligation to protect guests at the burial site, they can be found negligent in their duty. When that negligence is found to cause or contribute to an injury during a burial, the responsible party can be sued for the losses and expenses of the injury victim. Your personal injury lawyer at Normandie Law Firm will help you understand if negligence was a factor in your injury during a burial and if you have grounds for an injury at a burial lawsuit.

How Much Is An Injury At A Burial Lawsuit Worth?
The value of each personal injury lawsuit claim is unique because it is based on the actual expenses and losses of the victim. You will work with the experts at Normandie Law Firm to compile all the allowable costs you incurred due to the injuries you sustained during the burial. These items are likely to include:

• All current and future medical care and expenses related to the injuries suffered at the burial site
• The value of any personal property that was destroyed or damaged during the burial site injury incident
• Your lost income if your injuries prevented you from returning to work immediately after the incident
• Legal fees and expenses from Normandie Law Firm for the preparation, filing, and litigation of your injury during a burial lawsuit

In cases with severe injuries that require an extraordinarily lengthy recovery time, it is customary for the victim to seek compensation for their pain and suffering. This amount is often determined with the help of your legal team and their expertise in handling cases with similar injuries and recovery periods.

Common Injuries During A Burial
Sadly, when you are at a loved one’s burial, you could quickly become the victim of a severe injury if the property is not well maintained. Some of the more common injuries suffered by those paying their final respects include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Dislocated joints and damage to the soft tissue of the joints
• Soft tissue damage, including harm to nerves
• Neck, back, or spinal cord damage
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that can also include damage to internal organs or excessive internal bleeding
• Head injuries ranging from a concussion or skull fracture to a brain contusion or other traumatic brain injury
• Facial trauma to the eyes, nose, ears, mouth, or teeth

Sadly, all of these injuries and their pain and expenses could have been easily avoided if the funeral home or cemetery staff had invested the time required to ensure the safety of guests at the burial of their loved one.

When To File An Injury During A Burial Lawsuit
You are allotted two years from the date of your injuries to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the claim is not filed with the court in that time, you will likely lose the right to seek compensation for losses and damages due to that incident. However, you can file the case as soon as you like after the incident to ensure you have the compensation needed to cover your expenses created by the injuries you sustained at the burial.

When You Need The Best Injury During A Burial Lawyer
Few events in life are more traumatic than a personal injury event or the loss of a loved one. And when the two happen almost simultaneously, you are sure to feel overwhelmed and lost. The expert legal team at Normandie Law Firm understands the grief and pain you are experiencing, and we want to offer our expert assistance. Our injury during a burial lawyers have handled countless cases for victims much like yourself. And we are here to ensure that justice is also served for you.

Please get in touch with our office today for a free consultation to determine the legal merit of your claim. And if you have grounds for an injury during a burial lawsuit, our staff will take the case with no upfront legal payments required. We only get paid for our work and any fees we pay to the court on your behalf after securing the settlement or verdict funds needed to cover your expenses. And you owe us nothing if we fail to win your injury during a burial lawsuit.

We are sincerely sorry for your loss and the injuries that occurred when you were paying your final respects to your loved one. We are committed to ensuring that justice is served and that you get the full and fair compensation you deserve for all you have endured.

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