Trip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, including buildings, parking lots, and other structures with exposed rebar. Perhaps you suffered injuries after tripping over exposed rebar, or someone in your family was harmed in a fall-related accident. This is a clear and obvious hazard which can serve as grounds for a personal injury claim against the property owner.
Would you like to learn more about the process of fling an accident claim? Do you need information on the compensation you are entitled to as a victim of someone else’s negligence? In that case, don’t hesitate to contact the trip and fall injury lawyers of Normandie Law Firm.
How Rebar is Used
Rebar, a shortened version of reinforcing bar, is a rod made of steel that is used to reinforce and strengthen concrete. These rods are used in many types of structures, but they should not be visible when you are inside a building or strolling down the sidewalk. Unfortunately, the concrete on top of the rebar can break down over time and expose the rebar underneath.
Exposed rebar poses a serious threat of injury to anyone that’s nearby. Reinforcing bars are normally a dark color, so it can be quite difficult to see. If the bars only stick out of the ground by a few inches, it’s more than likely that someone will trip over it and injure themselves from a fall. Depending on the angle of the fall, the impact with the ground, and other factors, an exposed rebar trip and fall accident can cause severe injuries.
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Trip and Fall Accident Injuries
If you unexpectedly trip over something, like exposed rebar, you could end up with a number of injuries to various parts of your body. Possible injuries resulting from a trip and fall incident include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Hip fracture
- Disc herniation and other back injuries
- Nerve damage from injury to the spinal cord
- Fractured or dislocated knee
- Broken ribs
- Sprained wrist or ankle
- Visual impairment from an eye injury
- Loss of hearing
- Rupturing of internal organs
- Infection from deep cuts and punctures
Some of these accidents are truly gruesome, like begin impaled on a piece of rebar that’s jutting out from the ground. Sadly, there are cases of death that are caused by severe trauma to the head and other parts of the body. It’s essential for injury victims and their loved ones to seek legal advice if they were harmed by an exposed reinforcing bar.
Liability for Injuries Caused by Exposed Rebar
Who is to blame for the harm you suffered? This is an essential question that can have more than one answer, but we would say that the property owner is the most likely culprit. After all, owners and operators of a property are required to take care of hazardous conditions under the law of premises liability. So, they should be keeping an eye out for dangers like exposed steel reinforcing bars and arranging for the concrete to be repaired. In the meantime, caution tape, warning signs and other safety measures can keep people away and minimize the possibility of an accident.
Keep in mind that this is a very simplistic example, and most cases are not as straightforward. For one thing, it requires extensive proof and expert knowledge of the law to prove negligence by another party. We have also had trip and fall cases involving multiple defendants, meaning there was more than one party that was at fault for the accident.
Because of the complications that are involved, it’s important to learn about your rights and legal options from an exposed rebar accident injury lawyer.
Suing for Monetary Damages
Once you determine who is responsible for the exposed rebar that injured you, it’s time to move forward with an insurance claim. If all things go as planned and the other side is willing to negotiate, you could end up settling your case within a few months. But this is unlikely in the event you have serious injuries, particularly ones that result in disability. Compensation in these cases are generally within the range of $250,000 to over $1,000,000.
With so much at stake, there’s a good chance that you will need to file a lawsuit in order to obtain a fair amount of damages. A skilled trip and fall attorney can help you with the paperwork and continue negotiations on your behalf, and if necessary, prepare to try your case is court. Trials are very rare, so a settlement is most likely to happen, even after the filing of a lawsuit.
How Long You have to File a Trip and Fall Claim
Victims of negligence and misconduct have 2 years from the incident date to file a lawsuit against the responsible entity. With that in mind, it’s essential that you talk to a lawyer and initiate the legal process right away. Claimants who are past the 2-year statute of limitations typically lose the right to any compensation, leaving them with an uncertain future when it comes to their health and finances.
Don’t miss out of the chance to fight for what you deserve if you hurt yourself from tripping over exposed rebar. Please call us today and schedule a free, private consultation.
How We can Help
Here at Normandie, we understand the fear, anxiety, and confusion that surround you when you are injured in a trip and fall accident. Our legal team is here to guide you through the legal system and secure maximum payment for the harm you suffered.
With the Zero Fee Guarantee, you never pay upfront if you wish to retain our services. Our fees come from receiving a percentage of your settlement, and this is the only way we get paid. That means you are not responsible for any legal fees if we do not bring you compensation from an exposed rebar trip and fall injury case.
We are ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so contact our office as soon as possible.
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