CSU Maritime Academy students hurt on campus or on the water can seek compensation for recovery costs from the California State University system.
Maison Law represents injured students and demands compensation for you when universities are negligent in keeping you safe from slip-and-fall obstacles, unsafe stairwells, and other hazards.
We provide a free, no-obligation consultation for all victims and their families. Contact us to set up a confidential case review.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Suffering an Accident at Cal State Maritime Academy Satellite Campus?
If you suffer a serious injury on or around campus, and someone else contributed to your accident, such as another student or a CSU employee, you should take advantage of a free consultation with a skilled California College Premises Liability Lawyer. You should know what your case is worth before college representatives try to convince you it’s worth very little.
When medical bills rise, colleges and their liability insurance providers will fight harder against accepting fault. The California State University system can also afford teams of lawyers to manufacture ways to blame you for your accident. They may even resort to finding alternate doctors who will testify that your injuries aren’t all that bad.
A Maison Law attorney is someone on your side who fully investigates what happened to you and collects powerful evidence to prove who was at fault. Then, your attorney demands everything you’ll require to make a full recovery. Your final settlement is usually much more than you could win by taking on a giant university system yourself.
Who Is Responsible for an Accident on Campus or at Sea?
California premises liability law holds the owners and operators of public institutions responsible for the safety of all visitors. That would include holding a school system liable for the safety of the students, no matter if they are in a classroom or on a ship at sea.
School officials must make sure hazards are monitored at all times. Perhaps it’s an unsecure gangway. But schools must also monitor for hazards that careless students can create. It may be a spilled drink on a ship deck that threatens to cause another student to slip.
These risks must be identified and repaired or cleaned up in a reasonable amount of time. If college staff delays and someone gets hurt, the school system can be liable for all recovery costs.
CSU Maritime Academy Hazards for Students
The CSU Maritime Academy operates as a satellite campus for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. It’s located on the bay at Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo. Students get classroom training and learn aboard a real ship called Training Ship Golden Bear.
Some semesters are spent at sea. This exciting opportunity is great for those going into the maritime field, but there are additional risks for students, beyond what you’ll find in a normal college.
These are just a few of the types of accident dangers that California State Universities can be financially accountable for:
- Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall hazards in classrooms, in campus bathrooms, on slippery ship decks, in parking lots, and on crumbling sidewalks.
- Fall hazards on stairs, and ladders and companionways during ship training. Loose railings can also leave the school liable.
- Electrical shock risks in dorms, classrooms, and aboard ships.
- Exposure to hazardous substances, like cleaners and lubricants.
- Hiring faculty and staff without proper background checks to see if they have the experience to safely instruct at a maritime academy.
- Failure to provide training to staff and proper safety equipment.
- Negligent security, such as poor lighting, door locks that don’t work, and a lack of security guards, allowing an assault to occur.
If these or any other accidents happen to you or a child enrolled at CSU Maritime Academy, be sure to contact a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. Evidence can disappear, and witnesses can be hard to locate after weeks or months have gone by. You can also go past a statute of limitations on your case and end up having your case rejected because you waited too long.
Injury Dangers On Campus and At Sea Out of Cal Poly Solano Campus
Such a diverse area of study can leave students vulnerable to simple slips and trips that can lead to dangerous situations. Victims can fall several levels aboard a ship while going down a rain-slicked ladder. Victims can even end up in the water.
Students can simply be hurt while heading to class. They may slip on a puddle around a water fountain and hit their heads hard on the shiny floor.
Victims can end up in a hospital bed at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center or, really, at any medical facility in the world while away at sea. Their injuries can be serious and even life-threatening.
These are just a few of the most common injuries in premises liability accidents:
- Broken arms, legs, ankles, hip and knee fractures
- Neck and Back Injuries
- Skull Fractures
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Eye injuries
- Hearing damage
- Cuts and deep puncture wounds
- Exposure injuries when in extreme heat or cold while at sea
- Drownings and near drownings
These injuries can be debilitating. It’s why the level of compensation that students receive is so important. They don’t just need money to pay for a quick trip to an emergency room. They could also require support for the recovery journey ahead that might include injury flare-ups, additional surgeries, long-term pain, and extended and expensive physical therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file an accident claim against the CSU Maritime Academy?
The deadline for filing a personal injury claim with a public entity like California State University can come quickly. Victims will likely only have six months to file a claim. Waiting longer would usually mean victims would lose their chance to receive support.
What if I can’t afford to pay a college accident attorney?
You won’t need any upfront money to hire a skilled lawyer to handle your case while you focus on healing. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement that the school system must pay you.
What types of things are compensated in a premises liability accident settlement?
Students and their parents must seek help with all medical bills. The physical pain and emotional trauma a student is put through must also factor into a settlement check. The student’s lost income while they must miss time at 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.
Can my family receive support if a loved one is in a fatal accident while completing studies at the Maritime Academy?
Families who lose a loved one to a tragic accident, perhaps a drowning, 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 must cope with in the years ahead. The income the victims may have supported the family with should also be considered when determining the size of a settlement check.
Contact a CSU Maritime Academy 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 the California State University. Universities are quick to accept tuition checks each year, but they must also be first in line to help students who are injured on campus.
Maison Law offers a free and confidential case consultation to all victims who suffer harm on campus or on a training ship. 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.
