Broken Chair Injury Accidents
In Las Vegas and throughout Nevada broken chair injuries do happen.
The Law Offices of Richard Harris understand this and handle these types of cases often.
With all the hotels and casinos in town a broken chair injury is common.
It can happen in any establishment.
If there are chairs that are not properly maintained accidents are bound to occur.
A broken chair can cause minor and major injuries. Anytime an injury happens it can also cause financial stress and hardship.
If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence of another, we are here for you.
Our personal injury lawyers will protect your rights and fight for a just outcome.
Getting you financially paid for all the damages that an injury can bring is important.
Hospitals and doctors can cost a fortune. Let us take a look at all the facts of your claim. Once we determine liability, we will put together a case for you.
Our lawyers are expert negotiators. If the case needs to go to court our attorneys are highly trained to do battle.
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Places Where Broken Chair Injuries Occur
All over Nevada broken chair accidents take place.
When a business invites customers in they have an obligation to provide a safe environment.
Making sure that the chairs, couches, or stools that they sit on are safe is vital.
If the chair is damaged or old it must be repaired or replaced.
Not doing so can lead to a lawsuit.
The customer has every right to file a claim against a person, party, or business if they are negligent.
When a chair breaks it most often takes the guest completely off guard.
This is dangerous because the person does not see it coming. An owner or manager must take the necessary safety steps with all the furniture including the chairs. These are some of the most common places where broken chair injuries happen in Nevada.
Restaurants and Bars – Think about all the tables, chairs, and barstools in Las Vegas. This is a town with an overwhelming amount of eating and drinking options. Chairs are constantly being used by people of all sizes and weight. This means that the chairs must be of quality and checked often. Making sure that there are no loose bolts or defective parts is important.
Hotels – There are plenty of chairs in hotels. They are in rooms and lobbies of every hotel in town. Resorts will have pools and chairs to lay in the sun. These can cause injury if they are defective or break. Making sure that all the chairs of a large property are safe can be a challenge. All it takes is one bad one.
Casinos – Look around on the casino floor and you will see chairs at every table. Sitting and playing your favorite game should not come with an injury. The sportsbook and lounges in every casino also have chairs and stools of a wide variety. Thousands of people come and sit down in these large Ceasars Palace types every day. Hopefully the maintenance crew is on top of it. If not and a chair breaks causing injury, they can be held liable.
Office – Workers and visitors in any office environment can be injured. Faulty furniture and chairs can be dangerous. Making sure that employees are safe should be a priority for any business. Guests that come in and sit down should be able to do so safely.
Movie Theater – This is another high-volume place. The turn over is constant. Management and staff need to be aware of any seating issues that can cause harm. If they are aware and do nothing, they can be held responsible for an injury. Always check the seat first before sitting down. Avoiding a broken chair accident is not always easy. The chair may look fine but is not. A chair can collapse or break out of nowhere.
Types of Injuries from a Broken Chair Accident
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported on these injuries.
Thousands of Americans will end up in the ER every year from these types of accidents.
About half of them will be children. The injuries will vary in every accident.
There have even been fatalities from the injuries sustained.
Below are the most common types of injuries.
Lacerations – Chairs that are defective can cause lacerations to the skin. Getting cut by a defective chair can be painful. It can also cause bleeding to occur. Anytime this happens there is always a chance for infection and other complications.
Head Injuries – Falling back and hitting the skull is one of the worst injuries. Traumatic Brain Injury from a hard hit to the head has many symptoms. Loss of memory, dizziness, vomiting, and headaches are just a few. The skull can crack and have internal bleeding in a broken chair accident.
Back Injuries – Injuries to the spine can be serious and painful. Herniated discs and fractures will need time to heal. Back injuries can leave a victim paralyzed. Serious back injuries will need long term care.
Bone Breaks – Falling out of a broken chair can cause broken bones. Arms, legs, and hips are at risk in a broken chair accident. Falling from a stool is always dangerous since they sit up higher than your average chair. A broken nose is always at risk when falling on the face. Bone breaks will need time to heal. In some instances, surgery may be needed.
If you were injured in a broken chair accident you should seek a medical professional.
Even in minor injuries.
A doctors visit can help prevent the injury from infection or developing into something worse.
It is also important that you have documentation of the injury. This will be needed if you are going to file a lawsuit.
Who Is Liable in A Broken Chair Injury Lawsuit?
Determining liability is critical when filing a broken chair claim.
Finding out who is responsible is the first step. There are many reasons why a broken chair injury happens.
It is often the result of a business not properly maintaining the furniture.
If this can be proven than we will build a case.
Negligence is often the case. Premises liability laws can hold a property liable.
It is there to protect the patrons if there are any dangerous hazards.
It is the duty of the restaurant, movie theater, etc. that the property is safe.
To win a broken chair lawsuit there are some basic facts that you must be able to prove.
The seat was hazardous.
The injury was from the hazardous seat.
The owner knew there was a hazard and did nothing to fix it.
They owner should have known about the hazard.
Product Liability Claims
There are situations where the owner was not aware of the hazard.
They may have purchased new chairs and they were defective.
In cases like this the manufacturer can be held liable.
These types of lawsuits are product liability claims.
A defective chair can happen in many ways.
- Design Defects – Injuries can happen if there are flaws in the design of the product. If the defect in the design causes an injury the manufacturer can be held liable.
- Instruction Defects – A product that does not have the proper instructions can be harmful. Marketing that is incorrect can cause injury.
- Assembled Defects – If a product is not built correctly an injury can happen. If the product is constructed with low quality materials it can make it hazardous.
Product defect cases do not always hold the manufacturer responsible. The responsibility could be on the retailer or store owner if they knew the products were defective. Liability can get complicated. Having an expert broken chair injury attorney is important when determining liability.
What To Do After a Broken Chair Injury?
Report the Injury – This is vital. It is important to let the owner or management know of the injury. Management may try get you to sign something or minimize the accident. Do not let them talk you into signing anything that can be used against you later.
Get Medical Attention – If seriously injured you will need 911. Getting medical care immediately is important. It is both for your welfare as well as your case. Making sure of the extent of the injuries are crucial. Getting the injury documented is also necessary to your case later.
Gather Info – It is important to gather all the evidence at the scene of the accident. Take pictures and video of the chair, stool etc. at the accident scene. If there are witnesses get their contact information and a statement. Get the accident report.
Keep Records – Make sure to keep all the records and documents of the case. This means medical bills, lost wages, and any other expenses that the injury caused. Expenses can add up quickly. You have every right to be reimbursed for all the expenses that the broken chair injury caused.
Call a respected and knowledgeable personal injury attorney that ‘Knows Nevada.’
Contact the Law Offices of Richard Harris.
