Spectrum Aquatics Discovery Lifeguard Chair Collapse Injury Attorney

As a lifeguard, you are responsible for the lives of many people that are at a pool or beach, and there’s no denying that this is a risky job with high potential for injuries. Shin splints, concussion, and torn rotator cuffs are health conditions that you would expect to deal with at some point. But injuries can also occur from defective products, including lifeguard chairs that collapse in high winds, or from a design flaw or mechanical defect that can cause the chair to fall apart.

As you can imagine, these accidents cause devastating injuries to a lifeguard that’s sitting in the chair, and even to those that are standing nearby. As a result, you may be left with life-long health issues and emotional trauma, which will negatively impact many areas of your life. If you were injured from a lifeguard chair collapse, contact the product liability lawsuit attorneys of Normandie without delay. We can bring you the compensation you deserve, and ensure that the manufacturer and anyone else responsible for your accident are held accountable.

Spectrum Aquatics – Discovery Lifeguard Chair Injury Cases

Our law firm is currently investigating an accident that was caused by a collapsing Discovery Lifeguard Chair by Spectrum Aquatics. This is a portable, lightweight chair that can be moved around easily, thanks to the wheels that are attached at the bottom. One can understand the appeal of these chairs, as they can be positioned in different areas of the pool, without the need to take down the chair and rebuild it in a new location.

Unfortunately, portable chairs are not as sturdy as permanent units, especially when there are strong winds that can knock the chair over or cause it to collapse. Problems with the wheels or grips on the bottom of the legs can cause accidents as well. For example, a defective wheel can roll out from under the chair or cause balancing issues with the entire unit. A lifeguard chair can easily fall over under these conditions and seriously injure the person that’s sitting on it. Thus, manufacturers of portable lifeguard chairs have the highest degree or responsibility to ensure that they release a structurally sound product, with all the available safeguards.

If you were injured from a defective Spectrum Aquatics lifeguard chair, you may be entitled to a lawsuit against the manufacturer. For a free case evaluation with a chair collapse accident injury attorney, contact us as soon as possible.

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Lifeguard Chair Collapse Injuries

The most critical factor in any personal injury case is the harm you’ve suffered to your body and mind. And it’s reasonable to assume that falling from a distance of 5 to 8 feet due to a chair collapse is likely to cause life-altering injuries, such as neck and spinal cord damage, broken bones and fractures, ruptured internal organs, brain damage, and paralysis. Even worse, the victim may die as a result on their injuries and leave behind considerable losses for their family members.

Considering what is at stake for you and your loved ones, quick action is essential when you have been harmed in an accident that was caused by someone else. Please give us a call and learn about your legal options if you fell off a defective Spectrum Aquatics Discovery Lifeguard Chair.

Payment from a Lifeguard Chair Accident Claim

We completely understand why people reach out to us with the following questions:

What can I expect to receive from a lawsuit if I was hurt from a lifeguard chair that collapsed? How much is the average settlement from a high chair collapse injury lawsuit?

First, let’s take a look at the economic and non-economic damages that are available to injury victims or loved ones of a deceased victim. You may not be eligible for every payment listed below, but it’s important to have a sense of what can be recovered from these lawsuits:

• Medical expenses

• Funeral expenses

• Lost wages during the recovery period

• Future lost wages if you can’t return to work

• Loss of expected income that the decedent would have earned

• Lost benefits that were associated with the decedent (retirement benefits, healthcare, etc.)

• Pain and suffering

• Mental anguish

• Property damage

• Loss of consortium

• Legal fees

• Punitive damages

Now, we will address the question of how much these cases are worth. Because of the injuries that are associated with these incidents, case values are typically in the 6 to 7 figure range. It’s not unusual for claimants to receive $1 million or more, even $10 million and above, depending on the severity of injuries and what they take away from the victim’s life. This includes psychological damage, which can cause severe anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.

At the end of the day, each case has different circumstances that are used to determine a fair settlement amount for the victim or their family members. If you are interested in learning the value of your personal injury or wrongful death claim, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Can I Apply for Worker’s Compensation?

Yes, you can apply for workers’ compensation if you were injured from a lifeguard chair accident during the course of your job duties. For this type of claim, you do not need to prove an act of negligence; the fact that you sustained a workplace injury is enough to establish a workers’ compensation claim.

However, you must ensure that your accident is reported to your employer within 30 days. However, we suggest that you go to your employer right away, as you will need to see a doctor and submit the paperwork for a claim with their insurance company. The sooner you get this done, the sooner you can receive benefits for your medical expenses and lost wages.

Keep in mind that you can receive these benefits, even if you file a personal injury lawsuit against Spectrum Aquatics. However, balancing two completely different legal actions can be complicated, so it’s best to work with a lifeguard chair collapse accident lawyer, who can guide you through the legal process.

Length of Time to Settle a Lifeguard Chair Accident Lawsuit

Due to the severe injuries that often result from these accidents, it can take considerable time to negotiate a fair settlement award with the negligent party. Our goal is to secure your payment within 6 months, but these cases can take one or more years to resolve, especially if the other side is unwilling to make a fair settlement offer. If your claim progresses to a lawsuit, there is still a good chance that we will reach a settlement without the need for a trial. But if going to trial is the right choice, the estimated timeframe for a catastrophic injury case is two or more years.

Statute of Limitations for High Chair Collapse Injury Cases

One thing you must be mindful of is the statute of limitations, or time limit to sue a manufacturer if you are injured by a defective product. From the date of your accident, you have two years to file an accident injury claim against the manufacturer. If, on the other hand, you are suing as the loved one of a deceased victim, you have two years from the date of death to file a lawsuit.

In some cases, the court may grant you an extension beyond the 2-year limit, which we can discuss with you during a free consultation. However, most claimants will not be given extra time to file a lawsuit, so we recommend that you contact us right away to start the process for a lifeguard chair collapse injury claim.

Lawyer with Experience in Lifeguard Chair Collapse Injury Cases

Lifeguards put their lives on the line each day they show up for work, and this is a risk they assume willingly. But a serious accident from a lifeguard chair that collapses or topples over is not something anyone would expect. If anything, the expectation is that product makers have released a safe and sturdy product on the market. When there is a clear defect with a product that was caused during the manufacturing process, you have the right to seek payment from an unsafe product accident claim.

Our lawyers have the experience and dedication you need to succeed in a fall accident injury case. We are more than happy to explain our methods to you during a free case evaluation or free second opinion. That’s right – we offer second opinions at no cost to you if you need advice on a pending accident claim or lawsuit. No matter what stage you’re at with your injury claim, we never charge upfront for the cost of representing you. We wait until the end of your case, when a portion of your settlement check goes towards our expenses. On top of that, our Zero Fee Guarantee allows you to walk with no responsibility for legal fees if we don’t win your case.

If you are a lifeguard that was injured from a chair that collapsed or fell over, call us right away to schedule a free case evaluation.