Yoga Ball Work Injury Accident Attorney
Yoga balls, also known as stability balls, are widely used at gyms, fitness centers, and people’s homes as an easy, affordable piece of exercise equipment. The balls can help improve your balance and flexibility, while developing core strength, which we tend to lose from living a sedentary lifestyle. They are also effective for people of all shapes, sizes, and ages.
One interesting phenomenon with yoga balls is their popularity in the workplace. Many workers that sit for much of the day use the balls in place of chairs. Using a stability ball instead of an office chair can improve your core strength and posture by making you engage the muscles in these areas to stay balanced on the ball.
This sounds like a great idea in theory, but accidents can happen if you’re not being careful. Some incidents of people falling off a yoga ball are caused by improper form, like not straightening your back or keeping both feet on the ground at all times. Fortunately, most workers who are injured at their workplace or during the course of their job duties are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
Aside from workers’ comp, you may be eligible for compensation from a personal injury lawsuit. Perhaps there was a problem with the ball, like poor quality materials or a design flaw that can be blamed on the manufacturer. If the cause of your accident meets the standards for a product liability claim, you can file a lawsuit against the manufacturer, even if you are receiving workers’ compensation payments.
The fall accident lawyers of DTLA are ready to hear your story and help you recover maximum payment if you were injured from using a yoga ball. Contact our law firm immediately to learn about the legal remedies that are available to you.
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Unfortunately, yoga balls are associated with a high rate of injuries, especially when they are used in work settings rather than gyms, where people are more likely to pay attention to how they are positioned on the ball. It’s easy to get distracted at work and lose your balance while sitting on one of these things, or from the ball slipping on the floor.
To minimize the potential for yoga ball injuries to yourself and others, here are some recommended safety tips:
- Make sure to use a mat or something else under the ball to help it stay in place.
- The yoga ball should always be placed on a smooth surface that’s free of debris, sharp protrusions, or other hazards that can puncture the ball or wear down the surface.
- Instead of using a mat, you can also place the ball against a wall, which is an easy way to keep it from rolling out from underneath you. This position has the added benefit of keeping you from falling backwards.
- Avoid moving in a way that causes bouncing or instability while you are on the ball, which will greatly increase the possibility of a fall.
If your injury occurred at your workplace, another job site, or within the course of employment, you are likely to qualify for workers’ compensation, which you can obtain by reporting the accident to your employer. Your employer will notify their WC insurance provider and give you instructions on filling out the paperwork and which medical facility you should go to for treatment. Make sure to seek medical attention immediately, since failing to do so may cause your claim to be invalidated.
If you have any questions or concerns about filing a workers’ compensation claim in California, please contact us to speak with a yoga ball work injury attorney.
Third Party Lawsuit for a Yoga Ball Slip and FallEven if you are eligible for workers’ comp, it’s possible that another party is responsible for the harm you suffered. For example, there may be defects with the ball that made it unsafe, and these problems likely occurred during the design, manufacturing and/or distribution process. Thus, you may be entitled to damages from a product liability claim, which we are happy to discuss with you during a free consultation.
Keep in mind that WC payments are limited to economic damages like the cost of medical treatments and a percentage of your lost wages. You cannot obtain emotional distress, pain and suffering, and other non-economic damages from a worker’s compensation claim. Thus, it’s important to explore all the available legal options, like a third party lawsuit if someone other than your employer is fully or partly responsible for the accident.
Workers’ Compensation Claim DeadlinesThe California workers’ compensation system had 2 deadlines that you must be mindful of when you have sustained a fall injury or any other type of bodily harm at your workplace. The first step is to notify your employer of the incident within the first 30 days. Next, you will need to submit the applicable claim forms and documents required by the insurance company within 12 months of the accident. Failure to do will invalidate your right to workers’ comp benefits, so please make sure to complete this process in a timely manner.
With a third party claim, the general deadline is 2 years from whenever the accident occurred. There are situations where an injury is not diagnosed until a much later date, and this can change when the statute of limitations begins on a lawsuit. Thus, it’s not an ironclad rule that accident victims have 2 years to file a claim, but the timeframe is applicable in most cases.
If you are interested in verifying how much time you have for a yoga ball accident injury claim, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Contact DTLA Law GroupLearning about your rights and legal options is the first step to obtaining compensation for a yoga ball-related injury. Whether you need guidance on a workers’ comp clam, a product liability lawsuit, or both, our attorneys are with you every step of the day.
By contacting us today, you can take advantage of the Zero Fee Guarantee. You pay $0 when you hire us for an injury claim, since we only receive payment by recovering your settlement. So, that means you pay $0 in the event we fail to bring you compensation from a successful claim.
We look forward to assisting you on the journey to recovery. Please take a moment to schedule a free case evaluation.
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