Casinos are a place of entertainment and relaxation for many people, but they can also be the reason for an unexpected injury. Those who are injured may have the right to sue the casino for monetary damages, like the cost of medical bills and pain and suffering.
California is home to an impressive number of casinos that offer a wide array of games, along with food, drinks and various forms of entertainment. The Gardens Casinos is one of these venues, located at 11871 Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Though visitors anticipate a fun and exciting time, they may end up with more than they bargained for due to hazards that are lurking throughout the property. If there is lax management and careless conduct by employees, you may be injured from one of these accidents:
- Trip and fall / slip and fall
- Injuries in casino bathrooms
- Hit by falling objects
- Sexual abuse
- Muggings, robbery, assault and battery
- Accidents in the parking lot
If you are a victim of someone else’s negligence, we can help you obtain payment for your physical and emotional suffering. Contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm and talk to a lawyer with experience in suing for injuries from an accident at the Gardens Casino.
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Can I File a Lawsuit if I had an Accident at The Gardens Casino?
Yes, you can sue The Gardens Casino if there was a dangerous condition that caused you to be injured from an accident. Alternatively, you can file a lawsuit for assault if you are the victim of a robbery, mugging of sexual assault due to lack of security at the casino. Your right to sue is based on premises liability, which holds owners responsible if they breached their duty of care to guests and visitors on the property. A duty of care owed by a business owner includes many duties and responsibilities, including:
- Keeping the floors free of spills and other slip and fall hazards
- Securing cords and wires so that people don’t trip over them
- Installing bright lighting in the corridors and parking areas
- Ensuring that escalators / elevators are maintained on a regular basis
- Repairing bathroom leaks (from toilets, sinks, etc.)
- Fixing broken steps and handrails
- Making sure that security cameras are working properly
- Up to date screening procedures / hiring practices
- Making sure signs, flat screen monitors, decorations, etc. are securely affixed to walls and ceilings
Accidents can happen, no matter how cautious you are as a property owner. And not every case of injury at The Gardens Casino is eligible for an accident claim. What matters is the owner’s recognition of a problem that had the potential to cause an accident. These are problems that would have been noticed if the premises were cleaned, inspected, and maintained on a regular basis. In many cases, dangerous conditions are brought to management’s attention through customer complaints. Failure to resolve these issues on a timely basis is the foundation of a personal injury lawsuit, which you can learn more about during a free consultation with one of our legal experts.
What to Do if You are Injured at The Gardens Casino
If you or your loved one was involved in an accident, it’s essential that you take the following actions to preserve evidence and ensure that you can build a strong case for monetary compensation:
- Call 911 immediately if you have severe / potentially life-threatening injuries. Otherwise, ask to speak with a manager, so that an incident report is filed.
- Take photos or video of your injuries and the area where the accident occurred.
- Ask witnesses (if any) for their contact information, which will allow you to obtain written statements later on.
- Make sure to get a copy of the accident report before you leave the casino.
- Get to a hospital as soon as possible, as your injuries may get worse if they are not treated right away. You must also have evidence of the harm you suffered in order to file a compensation claim.
- Start a collection of evidence, such as your medical records, time off from work requests, and any belongings that were damaged in the accident.
- Seek legal advice from a Gardens Casino accident lawsuit attorney.
Workers’ Compensation Claims for The Gardens Casino Employees
We tend to focus on accidents involving guests at a casino, but these places would not function without the many workers that are on the premises on a daily basis. Employees of the Gardens Casino are much more prone to injuries than visitors, whether they work in the kitchen or out on the casino floor. As someone with a workplace injury, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits.
Unlike a personal injury claim, negligence by another party does not apply when you are applying for workers’ comp. As long as the cause of injury happened within the scope of your employment, that’s all you need to seek to file a workplace accident claim through your employer. Of course, if a third party is responsible for the harm you suffered, we can explore the possibility of suing them for monetary damages, but this will not take away your right to workers’ compensation.
Filing a workplace injury claim should be relatively easy, but casino employees can run into all sorts of unexpected problems. Not all employers are cooperative when it comes to providing you with the needed paperwork and answering questions about the claims process. You may also end up with a rejected claim, though you are certain that you meet all the requirements to receive payment for your medical bills and lost wages.
We have an experienced team of workers’ compensation lawyers who can help you with a claim if you were injured while working for The Gardens Casino. Just give us a call and schedule a free case review if you have questions or concerns about the workers’ compensation process.
How Much can I Receive from a Gardens Casino Accident Injury Lawsuit?
Casino accident claim settlements can range from $15,000 to $3,000,000, based on many factors that are specific to your case. The degree of injury is a major element, along with negligence by the casino. If there was a reckless disregard for the safety of others and you were injured as a result, that can increase the amount of compensation you would normally receive. On the other hand, some people end up with relatively minor injuries, which means that a Gardens Casino lawsuit case value may be under $10,000.
If you are interested in finding out how much your accident claim against The Gardens Casino is worth, don’t hesitate to contact one of our attorneys.
How Long Does a Casino Injury Claim Take to Settle?
Injuries caused by negligence on a commercial property typically take 6 to 12 months to settle. If you have serious injuries, the timeline is probably closer to 1 year, though it’s possible that a settlement may be reached in just a few months. However, there are many issues that cause delays in the settlement process, and as a result, some cases will take 12 to 18 months from start to finish. Lawsuits that are tried in court will take the longest to settle, but this is not necessary in over 95% of all accident claims against the Gardens Casino.
Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Generally, the statute of limitations for a premises liability lawsuit is 2 years from when you had the accident. The only exception applies to cases of sexual abuse, where the victim has 10 years from the incident date to sue for medical expenses, emotional distress, and other applicable damages.
You can also base the deadline for a lawsuit on the delayed discovery of an injury. For example, you may have a brain injury from a slip and fall that is not diagnosed for many months. In this situation, you are allowed 1 year from the discovery date to sue The Gardens Casino.
As you can see, determining the statute of limitations for a lawsuit may not as simple as adding 2 years to the date of an accident or assault. To ensure that you are going by the correct deadline, we recommend that you give us a call and talk to a member of our legal team.
Free Legal Services with the Zero Fee Guarantee
We know that many people hesitate to contact an attorney due to concerns about the cost of legal representation. This is particularly worrisome when you already have medical expenses and other bills to deal with as the result of an unexpected accident.
Let us put your mind at ease with the Zero Fee Guarantee, which is a contingency fee policy for all accident victims. You pay $0 to hire us if you decide to go ahead with a lawsuit, since we ask for legal fees to be paid by The Gardens Casino. We only get paid by winning your case, so if we don’t recover your settlement, you owe us absolutely nothing.
Contact our law firm and schedule a free consultation if you would like to learn more about your rights and legal options.
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