Maison Law represents and wins support for students hurt in accidents that occur at California college campuses like Cal State L.A. Our personal injury lawyers demand compensation for injured students when universities are negligent in keeping them safe from harm.
We provide a free, no-obligation consultation for all victims and their families. Contact us to set up a confidential case review. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your injury should be worth before a university tells you it’s worth nothing at all.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Getting Hurt on a College Campus?
If you are seriously hurt in a campus accident, say it involves a painful broken bone or a head injury, it’s a good idea to speak to a California college premises liability lawyer. A serious injury will mean higher medical bills, and that prompts school systems to send teams of lawyers and insurance adjusters after you. They want to devalue your case any way possible.
A skilled attorney fights back when insurers try to blame you for your accident or try to find doctors who will testify that your injuries aren’t all that serious. We fully investigate what happened to you so the story can’t be changed. Then we work to secure the most for your injury. That often means we win much more for your recovery than you could by taking on a university yourself.
Who is Liable After An Accident at a California University?
When you enroll your young adult into a public institution like CSU Los Angeles, you expect the faculty and staff to make the student’s safety a priority. That should include safety in their dorm life, their studies, and their after-school activities, even when participating in Greek functions.
Yet, college students get hurt every year due to negligence on the part of school officials, dorm administrators, off-campus landlords, and fraternities and sororities.
These and other parties are fully liable for the safety of their students, their residents, and any other guests. Cal State L.A. is a public place where people are invited in, and the school system must act to keep them out of harm’s way. That’s according to California premises liability laws.
California Civil Code. 1714:
“(a) Everyone is responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property or person, except so far as the latter has, willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
Colleges and universities must constantly monitor every inch of the land and buildings they control for any accident dangers. They must also monitor the organizations, like sororities around their campuses, that they can bear responsibility for.
They are required to remove, repair, or clean up these dangers before someone gets hurt. If a student ends up getting injured, the university can be liable for all hospital bills and other hardships victims are put through.
Campus Accident Dangers for CSU Los Angeles Students
These are a few of the types of campus accident cases that Maison Law can help students and their parents win:
- Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall hazards in hallways, in campus bathrooms, in parking lots, and on crumbling sidewalks.
- Fall hazards on stairs, rotting steps, and unsecured railings.
- Accident hazards at sporting events, in auditoriums, and at gyms.
- Accidents at sorority or fraternity houses and at Greek events.
- Electrical shock risks in dorms and classrooms.
- Exposure to hazardous substances, like chemicals or cleaners.
- Hiring faculty and staff without proper background checks.
- Failure to provide training to staff to safely protect students.
- Accident risks allowed to persist at fraternity and sorority houses and at Greek functions.
- Negligent security, such as poor lighting, door locks that don’t work, and a lack of security guards, allowing an assault to occur.
Injured students can seek support after an accident, but a settlement check is not guaranteed. University officials will be arguing over who was to blame, even when every shred of evidence points to negligence on their part. They’ll also question how bad an injury is and how long recovery will take. These are all tactics to poke holes in the student’s case.
Only strong evidence and knowledge of California personal injury laws will force the California State University system to accept liability and do the right thing. It’s a good idea for students to have a skilled attorney at their side during this process. Maison Law of Los Angeles would investigate what happened, look into who was involved, and offer proof of the ways a school and its staff could have prevented an accident.
Things to Watch Out for When Filing a Claim Against the California State University System?
Going up against any insurance company after a personal injury accident can be frustrating and difficult.
But when you must file an injury claim against a government entity or a public institution, the complexity multiplies. These parties have special protections against litigation.
For starters, victims generally have only six months to file a claim against the school system. It’s a quick deadline for students who may still be dealing with surgeries or physical therapy at Los Angeles General Hospital.
Claims filed against CSU Los Angeles will be very complex. These are just a few of the reasons why:
- Shorter cut-off for filing an injury claim.
- You must file a notice with the CSU system alerting them to what happened and your legal intentions. You are basically seeking permission to file a claim.
- Complicated paperwork.
- Intense scrutiny from the school system’s legal department.
A lawyer experienced in taking on major companies, corporations, and public entities can help you take on a university with confidence. Maison Law ensures you meet all sneaky deadlines.
A good lawyer will handle the mountain of paperwork for victims while allowing them to focus on getting better. Maison Law makes your case our case, and we don’t stop fighting until schools accept full financial responsibility.
You can read more about the complicated process of filing a claim against a CSU school here.
What Types of Damages Should the University Cover For Me?
The most basic of all settlements must cover the victim’s every medical bill. That means the ones expected in the future. Students must have extra money to cover any care they may need down the road if an injury suddenly flares back up. But this support should just be the start of what the California State University System should provide.
Support must be included for the physical pain and emotional trauma a student is put through.
The student’s lost income while they are away from a Campus job must be reimbursed. The student must receive the university’s help in resetting their college educational track if they must miss weeks or entire semesters of classes.
Wrongful Death College Campus Support. Families who lose a loved one to a tragic accident at CSU Los Angeles can also seek support through a wrongful death claim. A California wrongful death lawyer can help loved ones demand justice and receive support for their funeral bills and any remaining hospital invoices. They must also earn support for the loss of companionship they are left to cope with in the future.
Contact a Cal State L.A. Premises Liability Attorney
Maison Law aggressively protects students and their families after an accident on a state university campus. We want to handle the frustrating negotiations with lawyers working for CSU Los Angeles.
Maison Law offers a free and confidential case consultation to all victims who suffer harm on campus or at a Greek house. Contact us today and let us answer your questions and go over the best options for holding a school or organization responsible for their negligence.
No Worries About Paying a Lawyer. There’s no obligation for your free case review, but if you feel we can help you secure more in support, you won’t need any money to hire us. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you and your family. Then our fee comes out of the settlement that a university is forced to provide.
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