Falling Curtains Injury Attorney

Most people appreciate natural light in their living space. Houses, apartments, condos, AIRBNBs, and hotels with large windows are always preferred. However, what most people do not think about is that they want the ability to eliminate natural light and increase privacy by using curtains or other window coverings. Typically, these window treatments are hung via a curtain rod and brackets, making opening and closing as simple as pulling a cord or sliding the fabric curtains. However, even this simple process can prove hazardous if the curtains are not correctly installed or the rod or curtains have been damaged.

As you imagine a set of curtains falling, you think of the inconvenience of living with a window that cannot be shaded or screened to eliminate outside light and add privacy. However, that is the most severe issue most people consider. Sadly, they overlook the fact that when a curtain falls, in most cases, so does the hardware that was supporting them. If you or a loved one suffered an injury due to falling curtains at a resort, hotel, rental property, apartment, or VRBO location in California, please know that the expert legal team at DTLA Law Group is here to help. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to assist you in sorting out the challenges and overcoming the hardships caused by this injury accident.

When you reach out to our staff, please know that they are ready to answer all your immediate legal questions about your rights as the victim of a personal injury and how you can hold the responsible party accountable for the harm you incurred. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of our generous offer for a free consultation with a seasoned falling curtains injury attorney to discuss the facts of your case at length. Once they have gathered all the vital information, they will provide you with a complete evaluation of the legal merit of the case and your ability to file a falling curtains injury lawsuit.

With the information provided at your free consultation, you will be well prepared to make an informed choice about filing a lawsuit to seek any compensation owed to you. However, the option to sue or take no legal action will always be yours. Our goal is only to ensure that all personal injury victims have the information to make the best decisions to meet their immediate and long-term needs. But don’t hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated staff quickly, as there is a time limit for you to take legal action and seek the justice that is owed to you.

Could Falling Curtains Injure Someone?

As you open and close the curtains in your hotel, apartment, or motel, they appear to have little weight. They slice along a curtain rod with almost no effort and are often assumed to be harmless items. However, when you or a loved one are involved in a falling curtains incident, you discover that the injuries suffered can be severe. In many instances, the curtains include the curtain rod and other hardware detached from the wall, significantly increasing the potential for harm to anyone near the incident. Children are especially prone to injuries from falling curtains due to their smaller stature.

Any object, even falling curtains, can cause trauma and injuries when striking the victim from overhead. Added harm can occur if the victim tries to evade the falling curtains becomes tangled in the fabric, and suffers a trip and fall incident due to the falling curtains. Some of the more severe and harmful injuries caused by falling curtains include:

• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds from the hardware or due to falling on a sharp object
• Damage to the neck, back, or spinal cord from the impact of the falling object or due to a fall that was caused by the curtains
• Broken or fractured bones
• Soft tissue injuries, including nerve damage
• Joint dislocations or harm to the soft connective tissue of the joints
• Head trauma that can range from a severe concussion or skull fracture to a traumatic brain injury
• Injuries to the delicate skin on the face or the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

If you suffered a falling curtains injury incident, it is vital you seek a complete medical evaluation to ensure you suffered no injuries masked by the shock and adrenaline created during the accident. Seeking medical care for any injuries as quickly as possible will provide the greatest potential for a complete recovery from your injuries.

Who Is To Blame For Falling Curtains Injuries?

To understand how someone could be to blame for the injuries you or a loved one suffered due to falling curtains, you need to know a few details about premises liability and duty of care. Premises liability is a part of the legal system that was implemented to ensure the safety of guests on any public or private property. The guidelines explain the legal obligations of a property owner or their staff with regard to protecting the safety of others at the property. Most requirements focus on the maintenance and care needed to eliminate safety hazards in a prompt manner or to prevent them from occurring.

Duty of care uses simple terms to clearly explain the level of care required of a property owner or staff member when discovering a safety issue. The action from a property owner or their staff must be at least what the average prudent person would provide in a similar situation. For example, if you see water spilled on the floor, you mop it up to prevent anyone from falling. Most people view this as a common sense action and would take the same steps to ensure everyone’s safety. This action is also what is required of a property owner or their staff under duty of care. Likewise, if they discover a loose curtain rod or damaged curtains that could fall, they are legally obligated to correct the issue.

If the staff or property owner fail to correct a safety hazard to the level defined by duty of care, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if that negligence is found to have caused or contributed to someone suffering an injury, the property owner can be liable for the losses and harm suffered by the victim due to their falling curtains injuries.

How Much Is A Falling Curtains Injury Lawsuit Worth?

The value of each lawsuit, including your falling curtain injury case, will be independently determined by your falling curtain injury attorney. There are no predetermined values for injury cases. Instead, your expert legal team at DTLA Law Group will calculate the value of the case using the allowable expenses you incurred due to the harm you sustained. The items that are most often compiled include but are not limited to:

• All current and future projected medical expenses related to the injuries caused by the falling curtains
• The victim’s lost income if injuries prevent them from working until they are fully recovered or for income lost due to time spent at medical appointments related to the falling curtain injuries
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the falling curtains injury incident
• The cost of all legal services to prepare, file, and litigate the falling curtains injury lawsuit

Please get in touch with DTLA Law Group today to learn more about the allowable expenses for your case and how our staff will work diligently to ensure you are fully compensated for all the losses incurred due to your falling curtain injuries.

How Long Do I Have To File A Falling Curtains Injury Lawsuit?

As the victim of a personal injury, the Statute of Limitations provides two years from the date of your injury to file a claim with the court. This time limit is strictly enforced and there are typically very few exceptions allowing more time for a case to be filed one the time limit has expired. So, it is vital you contact DTLA Law Group as swiftly as possible to ensure you understand how long you have to seek legal action against the person or entity liable for the harm you sustained. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have the answers and peace of mind needed to know there can be options to assist you in overcoming the hardships of a falling curtains injury incident.

How Can I Afford To Hire DTLA Law Group For My Falling Curtains Injury Lawsuit?

At DTLA Law Group, we are dedicated to providing justice for all. When you contact and hire the firm for your lawsuit, we never ask for any upfront legal fees or expenses. Instead, we immediately begin working on the case and only discuss payments after the case is completed and our client has the compensation needed to cover their legal costs and other expenses.

In addition, if DTLA Law Group fails to win your falling curtains injury lawsuit, please know that you owe us nothing for our time and investment in the case. That is how confident we are in our falling curtains injury attorney’s ability to win every case they handle and our level of commitment to putting the needs of our clients first in everything we do at DTLA Law Group. Please make the time to reach out to our seasoned staff to discuss the facts of your falling curtains injury incident and how we can assist you in securing the compensation needed to overcome the financial issues created by your injuries.