Improperly Installed Billboard Causing an Injury – Billboard Injury Attorneys

A banner is a flag or another piece of cloth with a design, logo, or symbol, for instance, used in different places, like restaurants, stores, schools, and offices, for example. Banners might be hanging down from a doorway or from the building front tied with rope or may be attached from a post. These banners are designed for outdoor, long-distance viewing, specifically to attract the attention of anyone passing by so that they enter the business. Banners are normally owned by the specific business where the banner is placed.

Although banners might seem pretty straightforward, different issues can pose a risk of injury during the installation process. For example, hanging the banner too loosely, making the installation on the wrong surface leading in instability, failing to install grommets (the small metal rings used to reinforce the cloth), attaching the banner to unstable objects, etc. can all prove to be problematic. These issues are often associated with poor employee training and supervision. Similarly, issues may occur due to old equipment provided to employees, including ladders, tools, rope, etc.

Billboards are large advertisement spaces that are common in high-traffic areas, like near popular attraction, on busy intersections, and along busy highways. These high-traffic areas allow a wide audience to be reached. Billboards are examples of OOH advertising; the large displays are placed in strategic areas to get the attention of passersby, highlight their brand, and drive action (whether it is trying a new product, downloading an app, or hiring a service, for example). There are different types of billboards, including traditional billboards (which display single messages/images printed on vinyl and stretched across the surface of the billboard), 3D billboards (which use optical illusions to bring attention to their display and their message), and digital billboards (which can display multiple ads). Billboards are generally owned and managed by large outdoor advertising companies that rent ad space to different companies/businesses. Billboards could also be owned by private property owners or local governments.

When it comes to billboards, the risk of injury during installation is significant because individuals installing billboards are working at high elevations. If the structure is damaged in any way, the billboard could collapse. If the catwalk is damaged, workers could trip, slip, or fall through the surface. If the billboard has electrical issues or has come into contact with electrical wires, electrocution could occur. In addition, issues with safety equipment, like harnesses, rope, and other personal protective equipment could lead to incidents. Of course, poor training, poor supervision, and outright negligence could lead to incidents.

Both banner incidents and billboard incidents could lead to a host of injuries. Some examples of the injuries that could occur could include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions, traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, brain hemorrhage
• Neck injuries and back injuries, including slipped discs, fractures, etc.
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shattered pelvis and shattered hips
• Broken bones and dislocations
• Severed limbs
• Crushing injuries
• Impalement
• And more

Yes, you could have the right to file a claim for injuries resulting from an incident during banner or billboard installation. Of course, injured employees and surviving family members could have the right to apply for workers compensation benefits, no matter the details of the incident. However, in cases of gross negligence from employers, victims and their families could have valid claims against employers. Similarly, if there was negligence from a third party, including the owner of the billboard/banner, a product manufacturer, etc., victims and their families could have valid claims against these third parties.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to file a claim after an incident during the installation of a billboard or banner, contact us today. Our legal team is ready to evaluate your claim and help you determine the best course of action to protect your rights after the incident.

Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation. Whether you are filing under workers compensation or are pursuing a claim directly against your employer or a third party, you could potentially be eligible to recover compensation for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of support
• Lost benefits
• Retraining and other vocational benefits
• And more

Of course, you could also be entitled to be compensated for legal fees, meaning that all costs associated with pursuing your claim will be covered.

How much can I recover if my lawsuit is successful? How much is my case worth? Although these are very common questions, they are questions that are difficult to answer because they require a case evaluation. In general, these cases can be worth anywhere from $50,000 to $750,00 and sometimes even more – the value of your claim will be based on the facts surrounding the incident and the resulting injuries.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the possible value of your claim, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our banner and billboard installation injury attorneys are more than ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim.

If you sustained injuries our a member of your family lost his or her life installing a billboard or a banner, you could certainly file a claim. However, all claims are subject to a statute of limitations. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to file a claim. So, how long do you have to file a claim? In general, the type of claim that you can file is based on the type of claim that you are pursuing.

Consider the following:

• Workers compensation claims are subject to a one-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have one year to file their claims. If your workers compensation claim is denied, you will have one year from the denial to file an appeal.
• If your employer is uninsured (no workers comp coverage), you can file a lawsuit against them directly. You could have two years to pursue your claim.
• If you are suing a third party, you could have two years to pursue your claim.

Without a doubt, determining the total length of time that you have to file your claim could be complex. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, we urge you to seek legal help as soon as possible. Do not risk losing your right to sue.

If you or a member of your family suffered injuries while installing a billboard or a banner, you could have the right to file a lawsuit – including an injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit. If these incidents occurred on the job, you could have the right to pursue a workers compensation claim; if your workers comp claim is unfairly denied, then you could pursue a civil lawsuit against your employer. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. The Downtown L.A. Law Group can help you. We have decades of experience and are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need after an incident during the installation of a billboard or a banner. If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our experts, contact us today.

Free Case Reviews: our legal team is committed to remaining as accessible as possible, so we offer free case reviews. These include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your claim, you can be certain that you will have access to all the information that you need. Our team is ready to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you are ready to schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

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If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today!