Laundromat Accident Injury Attorney

When you think about the common injury accidents that could happen in a coin laundry facility, the most common one is a slip and fall. Most people know that many potential hazards related to wet floors and clothing could contribute to a slip and fall incident. However, that is just the beginning of the dangers you could encounter the next time you grab a roll of quarters or a credit card and head to the laundromat. Other common accident injuries in a laundromat include:

• Trip and fall injuries due to clothing dropped on the floor, laundry baskets and detergent bottles left on the floor, damaged or wet carpets, or other items that are left on the floor and could be challenging to see when carrying an armload of laundry
• Damaged flooring surfaces can also result in a slip and fall or trip and fall injury incident
• Less common but also possible are the hazards of being exposed to chemicals in cleaning and laundry solutions or on the laundry someone else brings into the facility
• Electrical shocks are also common because all washing machines use both electricity and water to get the job done, but as the equipment ages, the electrical cord or other parts could become worn and increase the potential of suffering an electrical shock or even electrocution
• Explosions in laundromat locations are not all that common but can occur in facilities that use gas dryers or might have a gas heating system
• Assault and battery is also common in some locations
• In laundromats that are open 24/7 or have little traffic at night or on certain days, sexual assault is also a threat that patrons should be alerted to

Just because you suffered an injury while at a coin operated laundry does not mean you can sue the establishment’s owner. Instead, you need to contact DTLA Law Group to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with an expert laundromat accident injury attorney. During your meeting, you will discuss the details of the incident and learn more about the obligation of the laundromat owner to ensure the safety of their customers.

Duty of care is part of premises liability that defines the obligations of business and property owners to protect their guests or clients. Part of their responsibility is regularly inspecting the facility for damaged equipment or other hazards that could cause a patron to be injured. If the coin operated laundry owner failed to meet their obligation to keep the laundromat in a safe and functional condition, you could have grounds for a laundromat accident injury lawsuit. Your DTLA Law Group attorney will then explain the process of filing a claim to seek the compensation you deserve for your losses and expenses.

The value of personal injury lawsuits is primarily based on the actual expenses and losses of the injury victim. So, you will work closely with your DTLA Law Group legal team to compile all your allowable expenses. These costs typically include:

• All current and future medical expenses to treat or rehabilitate the injuries sustained at the coin operated laundry facility
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the laundromat accident
• Your lost income if the injuries you suffered prevented you from working
• The legal fees for the services of your laundromat accident injury attorney to prepare and litigate your claim

If the injuries suffered were severe or would have a life-long impact, it is common to seek pain and suffering compensation as well as your expenses. This amount is more arbitrary than your expenses, so your legal experts will assist you in selecting an appropriate amount based on previous cases with similar injuries or impacts on your quality of life.  

Unfortunately, there are countless injuries that could be life-altering and might occur in a coin operated laundry facility. Of course, the age and overall health of the injury victim will have an impact on the ability to make a full recovery from any injury. However, these injuries are almost always considered severe:

• Damage to the neck, back, or spinal cord
• Broken bones or compound fractures
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds that include damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Facial injuries to the skin, eyes, ears, nose, or mouth that often require surgery
• Soft tissue injuries that include nerve damage
• Head injuries that could range from a severe concussion or skull fracture to a brain contusion, brain hemorrhage, or other traumatic brain injuries

These extensive injuries often result in a lifetime of pain and medical treatment for the victim, as well as financial hardships and increased stress. Many victims suffer a loss of quality of life and depression that robs them of the future they deserve. And it all could have been prevented in many cases if the owner of the laundromat had provided the required level of care and maintenance to ensure customers’ safety.

Personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injury to file a claim against the owner of the laundromat where they were injured. If the case is not filed in that time, the victim often loses the right to seek compensation for the damages and losses caused by the incident. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule that your DTLA Law Group legal team will explain if they apply to your case. In addition, the claim can be filed as soon after the incident as you like if that is in your best interest and provides needed financial relief.

Many laundromat accident injuries occur when few witnesses or employees are in the facility. So, you will want to be sure to gather some vital information, if possible, before leaving the property. The few minutes you invest in collecting this information can be significant when it is time to prove how the accident occurred and that the laundromat owner was not meeting their obligation to provide a safe place for customers. The items to gather include:

• The names and contact information of any witnesses
• Pictures of any visible injuries you sustained
• Images of the area where you were hurt and any items or issues that caused the accident
• Pictures of the overall condition of the facility if lack of care or maintenance is a contributing factor in your injuries

Getting the best laundromat accident injury attorney to handle your case has never been easier or more affordable. The skilled and experienced team at DTLA Law Group is ready to take your lawsuit with no upfront legal fees or expenses required. Instead, we only get paid after we have gotten the settlement or verdict needed to cover your legal costs and other expenses created by your laundromat accident injuries. In addition, if we fail to win your coin operated laundry accident injury lawsuit, you owe us nothing.

You will not find a more dedicated team of legal experts than the staff at DTLA Law Group. Nor will you find a more skilled team willing to work tirelessly and even work for free if we fail. However, that is not likely because we have complete confidence in our ability to win every case we handle and deliver the compensation our clients need to overcome their laundromat accident injuries. Don’t hesitate to contact DTLSA Law Group today for your free consultation.

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