California Resident Yellowstone Accident Lawsuit Attorneys

Yellowstone National Park is located in the Western U.S., with majority of the national park located in Wyoming (although the park extends into Idaho and Montana). It was established as a National Park in 1872. Yellowstone spans over 3,400 square miles and consists of mountain ranges, canyons, rivers, lakes, and hot springs. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including wolves, cougars, bears, bison, and elk.

Yellowstone National Park is a place full of amazing opportunities to see wildlife and experience quite a few wonders of nature. Unfortunately, visiting Yellowstone and other national parks is not always the safest thing to do. Even though there are safety recommendations and warning signs posted throughout the park, this is sometimes not enough to prevent incidents.

Some of the incidents that could occur include the following:

• Falls
• Drowning
• Animal attacks
• Traffic accidents (associated with one-way streets/roads, stopping at unsafe areas, reckless driving, etc.)
• Injuries from falling trees
• Burns due to thermal areas (hot springs)
• Respiratory distress (from the toxic gases accumulated in the thermal areas throughout the park)

Of course, safety recommendations can be found online on the park’s official website, in addition to throughout the park.

Although many incidents can occur at the national park, Yellowstone hot springs and other geothermal features at the national park account for the highest injury risk to visitors. Over the years, there have been hundreds of injuries and at least 22 deaths associated with the hot springs. Although wildlife-related injuries are also likely, these account for just a few injuries every year – and these are usually caused by the human’s recklessness or disregard of safety recommendations.

Some examples of the injuries that park visitors from California may suffer can include the following:

• Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and concussions
• Neck injuries and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries, which could lead to paralysis
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Broken bones, including broken ribs
• Dislocations
• Lacerations
• Crushing injuries
• Impalement injuries
• Burn injuries, ranging in degree/severity
• Strains and sprains
• Scrapes and bruises

California residents visiting the national park may suffer some of these injuries.

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. If the incident was caused by the negligence or recklessness of the National Park Service (which is a federal entity), then you could have the right to file a lawsuit.

I am a California resident that traveled to Yellowstone National Park and suffered harm. Can I Sue? Yes, even if you were visiting the park from out of the state, you could have a valid claim. Unfortunately, many people never even consider pursuing a lawsuit because they believe that they do not have a claim or that the process will be too difficult because of the state that they reside in. Although these are valid concerns, it is important that you do not make any assumptions and instead seek legal assistance as soon as possible.

Legal Considerations for Incidents that Happen Out of State

There are many things to consider when pursuing a claim for harm that occurred while traveling out of state. These include the following:

• Jurisdiction – that is, establishing what court has jurisdiction over the case. In general, this is determined by where the injury occurred. So, for harm resulting from incidents at Yellowstone National Park, victims will likely need to file in Wyoming.
• Venue – that is, the specific court where the case will be heard, which is typically the state/county where the incident occurred. More specifically, since Yellowstone is a national park, the claim will be heard in federal court.
• Applicable law – in general, only the laws of the state where the injury occurred will apply to the case. This includes laws that determine the statute of limitations (which in Wyoming is four years to file personal injury claims but only one year to file any government claim).
• Legal help – you will need to hire a lawyer that is licensed to practice in the state where the incident happened. With the appropriate representation, you will be able to file the complaint and start the legal process.
• Traveling – you may be required to travel to Wyoming frequently for depositions, court appearances, and other court-related matters.

Can I Request that My Federal Case is Heard in My Own State? This question is best reserved for your lawyer, as every case and situation is different.

Although pursuing a claim in a court out of state might seem inconvenient to some, it is important that you do not give up your right to sue. You and your family have the right to justice. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact our CA resident Yellowstone accident attorneys today.

Yes – you could be eligible to receive compensation. This could include compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, funeral and burial costs, loss of consortium, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example. The specific categories of compensation available to you will be based on the details surrounding your claim, such as the type of incident, type of injuries, permanency of said injuries, the mental/emotional harm resulting from the incident/injuries, and more.

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to fighting for your rights to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Injury claims and wrongful death claims could be worth anywhere from $150,000 to $1.5 million – and sometimes even more. For more information about the possible value of your claim, contact us today.

Our Yellowstone accident attorneys here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to get justice. We know how difficult it can be to come forward after an accident and fight for your rights, so we are dedicated to remaining as accessible as possible. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns; that is, our Yellowstone National Park lawsuit lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, so our clients will not have to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

Contact our national park injury attorneys today for more information about the legal options available to you.

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