Many businesses, including stores, warehouses, factories, etc., use pallet racks to store their products. Unfortunately, these racks can collapse – potentially causing devastating injuries to anyone in the immediate area. If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a pallet rack collapse incident, it is essential that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our rack collapse injury attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to win. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims – always fighting for the rights of victims and their families. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with the experts at our law firm, contact us immediately.
Pallet Racks Can Be Found in Many Places
You might encounter pallet racks in many different places, including in a factory, in big box stores (like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc.), in a warehouse or warehouse-style store (like Home Depot, Costco, Sam’s, etc.), and other places. Without a doubt, pallet racks are very helpful in these different places for storage and display purposes. These places are often busy, however. If a pallet rack collapses, the results could be devastating.
Possible Causes of Pallet Rack Collapse
Consider some of the possible causes of pallet rack collapse incidents:
- Defective pallet racks – a defect in manufacturing, design, and labeling can cause a pallet rack to collapse at any point. However, pallet racks can collapse even if they are not defective.
- Overloaded pallet racks – overloaded pallet racks (carrying more weight that what they are designed to carry) are likely to suddenly collapse. Even if the pallet rack seems to be handling the weight well, the extra weight can put a lot of stress on the rack and cause it to collapse.
- Pallet racks in disrepair – like any other product, pallet racks can be affected by normal use. Wear and tear can cause pallet racks to fail and possibly collapse. Even something as small as a loose screw can cause the entire rack to collapse.
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Potential Pallet Rack Collapse Injuries
Without a doubt, the collapse of a pallet rack can cause significant injuries. Although every incident is different, some possible injuries include the following:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Severed limbs
- Crushing injuries
- Nerve damage
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
Although these injuries might seem of little importance listed above, all of these injuries can potentially have devastating consequences. These injuries can be disabling and can even be fatal. Regardless of the specific injuries that you or a loved on suffered in a pallet rack collapse incident, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.
Your Right to Sue
Do I have the right to sue? Yes – you could have grounds to file a lawsuit for the harm that you or a loved on sustained in a pallet rack collapse incident. Who can you sue? This is a valid question. The answer to this question will depend strictly on the details surrounding the incident.
For example, if the pallet rack collapse incident was caused by a defective present in the pallet rack (whether it was a defect in design, manufacturing, or labeling), you would likely have grounds to sue the defective product manufacturer based on the concept of product liability. Based on product liability, product manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their products are free of any defects that could potentially cause an incident and lead to injuries.
What if the pallet rack collapse incident was not caused by a product defect but rather by the negligence of a property owner? If the incident was caused by an overloaded pallet rack or a pallet rack in disrepair, for example, then liability could fall on the property owner. This is because all property owners have a duty to ensure that their entire premises are completely free of any hazards that can pose a risk to their guests – of course, this includes hazards presented by products on their premises.
For more information regarding your right to file an injury lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the rack collapse lawyers here at our law firm as soon as possible.
Your Right to Recover Compensation
If your rack collapse lawsuit is successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
- Wrongful death benefits
Here at our law firm, our injury lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for your claim. You can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you are properly compensated – whether it means negotiating a settlement or taking your claim to trial to get a verdict.
What is the average value of a rack collapse lawsuit? This is a very common question. Unfortunately, because these cases can be so different from one another, it can be very difficult – and even misleading – to try and establish an average case value. However, it is possible to estimate case value based on the details surrounding the claim. For example, claims stemming from incidents that resulted only in minor injuries can typically be worth under $150,000. Claims stemming from incidents that resulted in minor injuries can typically be worth up to $500,000. Claims stemming from incidents that resulted in major injuries can typically be worth $750,000 to $1,000,000 – and sometimes even more. Ultimately, the potential value of your injury claim will be strictly based on the details surrounding your claim. To get a true estimate of your case value, you should discuss these details with an expert injury lawyer.
How much will it take to settle my claim and get my compensation? This is also a very common question. The time it takes to reach a settlement, if any, can vary significantly from case to case. Under ideal situations (i.e., medical treatment is complete, the insurance company is cooperating, etc.), an injury claim can be settled in about six to eight months. However, it is important to note that not many claims settle within this time because of the different issues and complications that arise. Most claims can reach a settlement within eighteen months. When significant issues arise, claims can take two years or more to settle. Here at our law firm, we aim to get our clients the best settlement available within a reasonable length of time.
The Statute of Limitations
In the state of California, injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, which means that claimants only have two years to file their lawsuit. Failure to file within this time can result in losing the right to sue entirely. Of course, exceptions can apply depending on the details surrounding the claim. These exceptions can potentially toll the deadline that applies. For more information about the time that you have to file your lawsuit, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
If you or a loved one suffered harm in a pallet rack collapse incident at a store, warehouse, factory, etc., you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Whether you are filing a wrongful death claim or an injury claim against the liable party or entity, you can trust our lawyers to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. We offer free consultations and free second opinions to ensure that you can access the legal help that you need without worrying about any fees. These are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee – you will never have to pay upfront legal costs. We also work on contingency; this means that you will not pay anything unless you win.
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our rack collapse injury attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us today. We are ready to help you here at the Normandie Law Firm.
