Petting Zoo Accident Injury Lawyers in California

Petting zoos provide families with a chance to see and interact with various animals, like ponies, sheep, goats, and llamas. Some of these places are arranged like zoos, while others are farms with friendly animals that you’re allowed to feed and touch. There are even mobile petting zoos that will come to you, which many parents hire for children’s birthday parties.

However, it’s not all fun and games when you are at a petting zoo, as there may be conditions that are dangerous to you and your child. From animal attacks to objects that can cause you to fall, there are many hazards that petting zoo owners have to be aware of. If they are negligent in their duty of care to guests and visitors, people are likely to be injured from the following accidents:

• Animal bites
• Other animal attacks – being knocked over, kicked, stomped on, etc.
• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Falling objects
• E. coli infection from animal feces, soil, and surrounding areas at a petting zoo

If you or your loved one was injured at a petting zoo, you may have a case for monetary compensation, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and damage to your property. For a free consultation on your rights as a petting zoo accident injury victim, contact our law firm today.

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Examples of Injuries from a Petting Zoo Accident

Due to the kinds of accidents that can happen at a petting zoo, there are many types of injuries you can end up with. To ensure that you have the best possible chance of recovering from your accident, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Here are just some of the injuries you may have sustained if you had an accident at a California petting zoo:

• Scratches and cuts
• Infections, including E. coli, rabies, trichinosis, and salmonella
• Permanent scars and other kinds of disfigurement
• Injuries to the underlying muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones
• Broken bones
• Fractures in the hip or pelvis
• Head injuries, including brain damage
• Rupturing of the internal organs
• Loss of function in the limbs
• Loss of consciousness / coma

Can I Sue for Monetary Compensation if I was Hurt at a Petting Zoo?

Yes, you can sue the operators / owners of the petting zoo if there was a condition on the property that caused you to be injured. The main source of injury at these places is the animals, as they can bite, kick, or knock people down. Cows, goats, sheep and other livestock animals can also spread E. coli through germs in their feces. According to California’s strict liability standard, owners of petting zoos are liable for these injuries, even if there was no intent or negligent conduct.

Another legal basis for a lawsuit at a petting zoo is premise liability. This standard applies to property owners and the conditions on their premises that can result in an accident. Lax cleaning standards, for example, can cause people to slip on animal waste, puddles, ice, and other slip and fall hazards. People can also trip over debris and misplaced objects or be hit by falling objects that are not secured properly. Sharp edges or exposed wiring on fences can also cause injury, like cuts that lead to infections. The law holds owners responsible when a dangerous condition on the property causes harm to another individual.

As you can see, there are numerous legal concepts that may apply if you’ve had an accident at a petting zoo. To see if you are entitled to monetary compensation for a petting zoo injury incident, just give us a call at our office.

How to File a Claim for an Accident at a Petting Zoo

Establishing that you were injured by a condition on the property is the key to a successful premises liability lawsuit. That’s why you should always speak to the owner, manager, or someone else in charge in order to file an accident report. Here are the steps we recommend, which can protect your right to compensation if you were injured at a petting zoo:

• Alert an employee right away that you or your loved one has been injured and that you would like to file an accident report. This will initiate the claims process with the petting zoo’s insurance company.
• Call 911 if there are serious injuries, like excessive bleeding and broken bones.
• Try to take photos of the accident scene or the cause of the accident (an animal, for example) and any injuries on you or your child.
• Get medical attention as soon as possible, as there may be infections, brain injury, and other conditions that may not be obvious right after the accident. Early intervention is essential to preventing further injury and lifelong health issues. Seeing a doctor will also provide you with medical records so that you can substantiate your claim for monetary damages.
• Keep a collection of any evidence related to your accident, such as medical bills, photos / video footage of your injuries, proof of lost time at work, and the clothes you were wearing during the incident.
• Contact a personal injury lawyer that can talk to you about your legal options and the best strategy to obtain compensation for your monetary loses.

Petting Zoo Operators in California

Below is a list of petting zoos, mobile petting zoos, and farms with on-site petting zoos that are located in California. Our animal bite injury lawyers are available to talk with you if you or your child was harmed at one of these petting zoos:

• SweetWater Farms Petting Zoo and Pony Rides at 27825 California Ave, Winchester, CA 92596
• Funny Farm Petting Zoo at 2605 Riosa Rd, Sheridan, CA 95648
• Montebello Barnyard Zoo at 600 Rea Dr, Montebello, CA 90640
• Sugarplum Zoo at 39695 Berenda Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
• Windswept Ranch Petting Zoo at 11354 115th St W, Rosamond, CA 93560
• Zoomars at River Street Ranch at 31791 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
• Ford Farms Petting Zoo & Pony Rides at 22827 Rd 180, Lindsay, CA 93247
• Rah-Rah Ranch, LLC Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides at Oak Hills, CA 92344
• Little Explorers Mobile Petting Zoo at San Leandro, CA 94577
• Haley’s Petting Zoo at Sage Rd, Hemet, CA 92544
• Two By Two Ranch & Petting Zoo at 13080 Hosler Ave, Chico, CA 95973
• Giddy Up Ranch at 8707 Mesquite St, Phelan, CA 92371
• Farm2You at 3175 Erle Rd, Marysville, CA 95901
• Itty Bitty Mobile Petting Zoo – serving Los Angeles and nearby areas
• Petting Yard by 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605
• Parnell Storybook Zoo at 15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90604
• Hawks Ranch Petting Zoo, LLC – serving Granite Bay and nearby areas
• The Happy Heart Haven at 30398 Vía Valencia, Valley Center, CA 92082
• Barber Family Farm at 45620 30th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
• Bale of Fun Farm at 3688 Roblar Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952

Average Value of a Petting Zoo Injury Claim

How much you can receive from a petting zoo injury case is based on the circumstances surrounding your accident. These factors are specific to each victim, so there’s no reliable way to come up with an average case value. When we set out to calculate an approximate settlement value, we look at many factors, including how badly you are injured, the effects on your physical and mental health, and liability by the petting zoo owners / staff. With all that in mind, a range of $50,000 to $2.5 million is where we would place most of these cases. However, the total amount you are entitled to is something you will need to figure out with one of our attorneys. Contact us today and schedule a free case review with a petting zoo accident injury lawyer.

How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?

A lawsuit for an injury on someone else’s property must be filed within 2 years from the date of the incident. Victims that meet certain conditions may have more time to file a lawsuit, but these are extremely limited circumstances. Thus, it’s best to initiate a petting zoo accident case as soon as possible with help from an attorney at our law firm. Otherwise, it’s more than likely that you’ll lose the right to sue altogether, even if you have strong and compelling evidence to support your claim. Contact us right away and schedule a free consultation with the petting zoo accident injury lawyers of Normandie.

Estimated Time to Settle Your Lawsuit

It can take around a few months to one or more years to settle a claim involving animal bites and other injuries at a petting zoo. As owners of these businesses are bound by the laws of strict liability, there’s a good chance that they’ll cooperate in working towards a fair settlement offer. On the other hand, they may be less willing to negotiate in good faith when serious injuries are involved, which can put your case value in the 6 to 7 figure range. For example, the majority of slip and fall and trip and fall cases at our law firm take around 6 to 10 months to settle, and two years or longer if your case goes to trial. To get a better sense of how long it may take to settle your case, please take a moment to contact us at your earliest convenience.

Lawyers with Experience in Animal Attack Injury Cases

Normandie Law Firm is here to advise you if you’ve been injured by an animal or from a dangerous condition at a California petting zoo. We know how devastating an unexpected injury can be to an accident victim and their family members. That’s why laws are in place to help you seek monetary compensation if someone else is responsible for your harm and suffering. But making sense of the legal process can be challenging, and that’s where an experienced attorney can be of help.

Your consultation to learn about your rights and legal options is completely free, and so are the rest of our services if you decide to hire us. Our Zero Fee Guarantee is our promise to you that you won’t be responsible for any legal fees, which are paid to us by the defendant at the end of your case. That’s the only way we get paid, so you lose absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.

By the way, we provide free second opinions on active cases for accidents at a petting zoo. If you have concerns about your claim that you would like to discuss with another lawyer, don’t hesitate to give us a call. There’s nothing to lose by meeting with us, since there is cost to you for a second opinion from one of our attorneys.

To schedule a free case evaluation with the accident injury lawyers of Normandie, contact our office as soon as possible.

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