Improperly Installed Billboard Causing an Injury – Billboard Injury Attorneys

Billboards are common in high-traffic areas, including but not limited to highways, busy intersections, and near popular attractions. In these areas, billboards can reach a wide audience as their visibility is maximized. They are a type of out-of-home or OOH advertising; large displays are placed in high-traffic areas to get the attention of passersby, bring attention to their brand, and drive action.

The types of billboards that are most common are static billboards. These are traditional billboards with a single and unchanging message or image printed on vinyl and stretched across the sign. However, other types of billboards include digital billboards (which can display multiple ads) and 3D billboards (which use optical illusions to bring even more attention to their display).

Most billboards are owned and managed by large outdoor advertising companies; these companies rent out billboard space. Some billboards are owned by private property owners, including small businesses or even individuals. In many cases, billboards are placed on private property; the property owner leases part of their land to the billboard company, but the company operates and maintains the billboard completely. In some areas with billboard regulation, the local government may own and manage billboards. Of course, these parties/entities may not install the billboard themselves.

When there is an incident as a result of issues with billboard installation, many different parties/entities could be liable. These may include advertising companies, private property owners, business owners, individuals, or even the local government, as briefly mentioned above. Most of these entities will hire installation companies to install billboards; these installation companies could also be liable. These entities have the duty to ensure that billboards are properly installed and maintained to prevent any incidents that may harm innocent bystanders, including motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, etc.

Some examples of issues that could create dangerous conditions include the following:

• Structural issues, which could lead to billboards collapsing during storms, wind events, etc.
• Electric issues, which could pose a risk of electrocution and other serious injuries
• Faulty catwalk can pose a risk to workers who access the billboard for repairs or maintenance
• Damage from weather that is not promptly repaired
• And more

If billboards are not installed properly, they may collapse or come crashing down. Workers up on the billboard may fall through defective catwalks and suffer serious falls. Victims may suffer a host of injuries, which may include some of the following: traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, crushing injuries, pelvic injuries, hip injuries, knee injuries, severed limbs, and more. These incidents are likely to be fatal. In instances where victims survive their injuries, they may be left with disabling injuries.

Property Damage – Of course, a poorly installed billboard could also pose a threat to any nearby property, including buildings, cars, and more.

No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered in an incident resulting from a poorly installed billboard, contact us today to explore the options available to you. We can help you.

Can I file a claim for injuries sustained due to an improperly installed billboard? Yes, you could have the right to file a claim for any injuries that you or a family member suffered due to an incident caused by an improperly installed billboard. You could also file a wrongful death claim if a member of your family died in an incident. In general, the right to sue for these incidents is based on negligence, which consists of four elements – duty of care, breach of duty, cause, and harm. To be able to sue for the harm that you or a loved one suffered, you must be able to prove that the incident occurred due to negligence, so all elements of negligence must be present.

So, who can you sue? This will be based on the details surrounding the incident. You could have a valid claim against the owner of the billboard, whether it is a large outdoor advertising company, private property owners, or even local governments.

For employees: if you were injured on the job, you could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits. You should apply directly with your employer. However, if your claim is wrongfully denied, you should reach out to a workplace injury lawyer as soon as possible.

For more information about your right to file a claim after being injured by an improperly installed billboard, contact us today.

Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation for incidents caused by improperly installed billboards. Some of the different categories of compensation for these claims could include the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost pay
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Wrongful death benefits
• Legal fees

How much can I recover? What can I get if my lawsuit is successful? The value of your claim will be based on the specific facts, including the injuries sustained in the incident, the costs associated with medical treatment, whether injuries caused temporary or permanent disability, and even the victim’s wage history, for instance.

Here at our firm, our expert injury attorneys are committed to securing the maximum payout available. Whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our team is ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and reach the best case result possible. Contact us today to learn more about the compensation that you could be entitled to receive.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims within the time allowed, then they can risk losing the right to sue entirely. So, what deadline applies to your claim? In California, both personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning claimants will only have two years to file their claims. If the billboard is owned by local government, however, a government claim will need to be filed. Government claims must be filed directly with the government entity within six months; after the claim is filed, other deadlines may apply. If you were injured on the job, your workers comp claim must be filed with your employer within just one year.

It is important to highlight that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply, meaning that the deadline could be tolled or paused for some time. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

An improperly installed billboard can lead to incidents with catastrophic injuries. If you or a member of your family were harmed in an incident caused by a billboard that was not installed correctly, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to guide you every step of the way.

We are committed to remaining accessible to all, so our firm offers free case reviews. More specifically, we offer free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either start or continue your billboard injury claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure, so you will actually not have to pay anything at all if your lawsuit is unsuccessful. If you do not win, you will bear no responsibility for legal costs.

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