Maison Law represents the victims of accidents that occur while they are staying at KOA Campgrounds. Our personal injury lawyers demand compensation for injured victims when campground owners are negligent in their duty to keep guests safe from danger. Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation for all victims and their families.
KOA Campground Dangers for Campers
California residents need to get away from the 9 to 5 life at times, and sometimes a night in a hotel room doesn’t go far enough. That’s when families pack up a tent and sleeping bags and seek adventure at one of the over 30 locations of KOA Campgrounds in the state.
Their campsites provide a view of the great outdoors, but campers need to be aware of the dangers that lurk at any business and when other people are nearby. Careless and reckless behavior on the part of campground owners and operators and other guests can put you or a family member at risk.
Hotels carry their own dangers, but KOA is so much more. Owners are legally responsible for their guests’ safety in cabins, at campsites, in lobbies and camp stores, on trails, and at pools.
These are just a few of the hazards that may exist at KOAs and could hurt you or a family member.
- Slip-and-fall hazards like spilled drinks on walkways and tracked indoors. Bathroom and shower fall risks.
- Landscaping trip-and-fall hazards such as obstacles like tree roots, potholes in roads and campsites, and other natural dangers.
- Drowning risks in pools and any nearby creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes.
- Dangers caused by the actions of other campers.
- Dog bite risks.
- Sharp edges and bolts on beach volleyball or basketball courts.
- Exposure to harmful chemicals like chlorine.
- Exposure to wild animals.
- Exposure to shock risks at electrical outlets.
- Fire dangers around campsites.
Do I Need a Lawyer After an Injury at a Campground?
The KOA Company is responsible when its employees create hazards or when they fail to monitor and clean up the hazards guests create. However, a large company like KOA won’t always accept liability willingly, especially if hospital bills are high. Owners will have teams of lawyers and insurance adjusters, all paid to try to point the finger of blame at you. If they can’t get you to accept blame, they’ll try to downplay the seriousness of the injury you or a family member has.
If you or a loved one suffers a serious injury, like a broken bone or a head injury, and KOA could have prevented it, it’s a good idea to talk over your options with a skilled California Campground Accident Lawyer. Your lawyer investigates your accident and KOA’s negligence. The evidence obtained will be used to force the company to accept full responsibility for your injuries and hardships. Then your lawyer demands the maximum in compensation for your family.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Receive After an Injury at KOA?
KOA Campgrounds works hard to provide a safe experience for campers, but there are always going to be instances where managers and park staff get careless. This lack of caution can lead to devastating accidents for victims of all ages. It’s unfortunate, but innocent victims should never have to go into debt to pay for their medical bills. They must receive a fair settlement check to rebuild their health and their lives.
Children are especially vulnerable to injuries, and even tragic drownings when campgrounds fail to take action to fix or remove accident risks. Businesses can also fail to hire enough staff to keep guests safe.
Victims and their families might need help paying current emergency room bills and the week or months of medical costs that lie ahead. They might need lifelong support after suffering a major injury that causes a physical disability that will change their lives forever. Families could require help continuing on after a loved one is suddenly taken from their lives.
Your lawyer will take care to seek compensation for every hardship you endure and will endure:
- The totals for your hospital care and physical therapy expenses.
- The estimated costs for care in the years to come if you suffer a long-term injury or a permanent physical disability.
- Travel costs while making doctor’s appointments and going to see specialists. This includes the cost of shuttle services if you can’t be on your feet or drive.
- Non-economic damages such as the physical pain and emotional distress you endure. This includes depression, anxiety, and a loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries.
- Past and future lost income while you must miss work. Estimates on your lost earning capacity if you have a permanent disability.
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Wrongful death benefits for the families of victims. With the extremely dangerous hazards associated with a campground, victims can lose their lives. Their close relatives can ask for support for funeral costs and remaining medical bills. They should also receive help in the future when a loved one’s guidance and income may not be available.
- Wrongful Death Benefits for Parents. The families of children lost to drowning or any other type of accident should also receive support for the loss of care and companionship they’ll have to cope with for the rest of their lives.
Contact a California KOA Campground Accident Lawyer
After a slip-and-fall accident or any injury suffered at a KOA Campground, be sure to discuss your case with an experienced California Campground Accident attorney. You should be able to focus on your recovery without worrying over the hospital bills piling up and the paychecks you’re missing while out of work.
Allow Maison Law to go to work on your case to secure the most compensation possible for your recovery. Contact us today for a free case evaluation to find out how we can assist you. There’s no obligation, but if you decide we can help you earn more for your injury, you won’t need any money to hire us. Our lawyers work on a contingency basis. It means we don’t get paid unless we win your case for your family. Then, our fee comes out of the money KOA must provide to you.
