Broken Door Injury Accident Lawyer

There are many different types of doors that are used in different settings, but they all serve the common purpose of controlling access to a building, room, vehicle, etc. Doors exist in just about every property we encounter in our daily lives, such as offices, apartment buildings, stores, private homes, shopping malls, bars and restaurants, and hospitals. A broken door accident can take place at any of these locations, and the injuries sustained by the victim can have life-altering consequences.

Door-related injuries can also happen at hotels, motels, Airbnb properties, and other rented lodgings. At these places, there is a risk of multiple people being injured by the same problem with a door, so the degree of liability by owners / operators is higher than had the victim been injured on a residential property.

Another factor involving commercial properties is the usage of revolving and automatic doors, which can malfunction quite easily. There are many cases of an automatic door closing on someone and crushing their fingers, arm, leg, etc. But even with non-mechanical doors, there are many issues that can cause the door to be unstable, fall off the hinges, or fail to latch properly. Regardless of why you were injured, talking to a broken door injury lawyer is critical to obtaining the compensation you deserve.

Many incidents of broken door accidents are caused by defective latches. A door latch is a piece of hardware that’s needed to keep the door fastened to the frame so that it stays closed. If a door latch is broken, the door can open suddenly without warning and strike an innocent bystander that’s in front of the door. Injuries can also happen from objects that fall off the door, such as door handles and signs.

Door latch defects can be traced to a number of circumstances, including:

• Lack of maintenance
• Broken or missing screws
• Repairs and construction taking place on or around the door
• Failure to warn (Do Not Use sign in front of a door, for example)

Our experience over several decades has shown that failure to maintain the door by property owners is the leading cause of broken or defective door latch accidents. Being aware of any issues with a door’s hardware is essential, since this is the foundation of a door’s safety and usability.

Accidents involving unsafe doors can result in numerous injuries that are based on many factors, such as the weight and size of the door and where the person was situated in relation to the door. For example, someone can end up with traumatic brain injury from an overhead door that hits them in the head. Or if you are standing by a set of stairs, a door that flies open unexpectedly can cause you to fall down the steps.

Below are just some of the injuries you can end up with because of a defective door:

• Brain injury
• Impaired vision or hearing
• Bone fractures
• Dislocated joints
• Broken or chipped teeth
• Deep cuts
• Loss of function due to nerve damage
• Ligament tears

It takes considerable time, energy, and money to recover from any of these injuries, which is why you should talk to a door accident injury lawyer right away. If the owner of the property, door manufacturer, or any other entity failed in their duty of care to you, we will pursue a compensation claim on your behalf and secure maximum payment for the harm you suffered.

Victims of negligence are entitled to compensation from a personal injury lawsuit, but you must intimate a claim within the statute of limitations. In California, you normally have a 2-year statute of limitations on compensation claims for a broken door injury. In other words, you must file a lawsuit against the liable entity no later than 24 months from the occurrence of the accident.

You only have 6 months to file an injury claim if the responsible entity is part of the government. So, if you got hurt from a door at a police station, public school building, county courthouse, etc., you must complete and submit the claim forms to the right agency within 6 months of when you were injured.

With skilled and aggressive representation from a personal injury lawyer, it’s possible to prove a case of negligence and succeed in a defective door injury accident claim. Our attorneys are ready to answer all your questions and help you formulate the best plan of action.

We have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, where the cost of legal fees is never charged to you as the accident victim. Our demands to the negligent party include attorneys’ fees, and that means our payment is based on our ability to win your case. So, we can promise that you will never pay upfront to hire a broken door accident attorney, and you won’t have to pay any legal fees if we fail to settle your case or obtain a verdict in your favor.

To explore your rights and legal options with a member of our legal team, please schedule a complimentary case review.

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