CSU Monterey Bay students hurt on campus can seek compensation for recovery costs from the California State University system. This should include full support for all medical bills.
Maison Law of Monterey represents injured students and demands compensation for victims when universities are negligent in keeping them safe.
We provide a free, no-obligation consultation for all victims and their families. Contact us to set up a confidential case review to find out what an injury should be worth and how to hold universities fully responsible.
Do I Need a Lawyer If My Child Is Hurt on the Campus of Cal State Monterey Bay?
If you are hurt on campus, but only have some minor bruises or scrapes, you might not need a lawyer’s help with your case. But if your accident involves a serious injury, like a broken wrist or a severe concussion, and the university’s negligence is to blame, it’s smart to speak to a lawyer.
When recovery will be expensive, the university system will have teams of lawyers and insurance adjusters all ready to downplay your injuries. They may even try to prove you were just clumsy and caused your own accident.
A skilled California College Premises Liability Lawyer takes immediate action to protect you from these tactics and demands everything you’ll need to afford the best care available.
These are some of the benefits of having strong legal representation when taking on a giant school system:
- A full investigation into your accident and into the school’s negligent actions.
- All evidence collected and preserved to build a strong case.
- Complicated paperwork filed correctly and on time on your behalf.
- Filing a claim for you and handling all communication and negotiations. Maison Law handles the entire frustrating process with as little disruption to your recovery process as possible.
- Fighting to earn as much as possible for you and your family. This is often much more than you could earn by filing yourself.
- A lawsuit readied. Your Maison Law attorney would have a lawsuit ready to file if a university refused to accept 100% blame and liability for your accident.
No worries over the cost to hire a lawyer. Maison Law works on a contingency basis. It means we don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Once a case is successful, we are paid out of the settlement CSU Monterey Bay is forced to provide.
Campus Accident Dangers for CSU Monterey Bay Students
When you send your child to a good school like Cal State Monterey Bay, you expect a good education. You should also expect a safe college experience. Unfortunately, busy public places like colleges have a lot of hazards that pop up each day. These hazards, when ignored, can cause scary accidents.
Institutions like Cal State Monterey Bay are 100% responsible for the safety of your child or loved one. Under California Civil Code CCC 1714, anyone who owns or operates a public place must take responsibility for the visitors they invite in. Schools are responsible for giving students safe living spaces in dorms, and obstacle-free sidewalks and stairwells.
They must monitor for accident risks, like puddles on floors, and fix or clean up the problems in a reasonable amount of time. When fixes are put off, and someone gets hurt, the California State University System can be financially responsible.
These are a few of the types of university accident dangers that can lead to injuries and personal injury cases:
- Stairwell fall hazards and unsecured railings.
- Hallway spills and bathroom leaks leading to slip-and-fall risks.
- Parking lot potholes, landscaping obstacles, and unsafe crosswalks.
- Damaged campus sidewalks and walkways, including tree root damage, creating trip-and-fall hazards, bicycle hazards, and accessibility issues.
- Unsafe decking that’s rotting or incorrectly supported.
- Accident hazards at Otter sporting events, gyms, and auditoriums.
- Accidents at sorority or fraternity houses and at Greek events.
- Use of unsafe tools or equipment in classrooms.
- Electrical shock risks in dorms and classrooms.
- Exposure to hazardous substances, like chemicals or cleaners.
- Hiring faculty and staff without proper background checks or training to safely oversee students.
- Lack of safety training for staff members.
- Negligent security, such as poor lighting and a lack of security guards leading to an assault.
Injured students can seek support after an accident on the Monterey Bay campus, but compensation is not automatic. Universities will be arguing over who was to blame. They’ll also dispute how bad an injury is and how long recovery will take.
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 to have a skilled attorney at your child’s side during this process. Maison Law 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.
Support for Students Injured On Campus at Cal Poly Monterey Bay
After a frightening accident, students can end up at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula for a single night or for much longer. Once they receive treatment, parents and students may have time to ask themselves who should be covering emergency room bills, surgery fees, and physical therapy costs.
Students can also miss out on valuable hours at their part-time jobs, where some find the extra money to support themselves and keep up with tuition. They often have to miss class time or even a semester. These concerns should be the worry of a negligent university.
These are just a few of the hardships that must be covered in a campus accident settlement check:
- The totals for your hospital care and physical therapy expenses until you are completely healed.
- 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 in other cities. This includes the cost of shuttle services if you must be in a wheelchair or on crutches.
- Support for the pain you endure.
- Support for the emotional toll a frightening accident and a difficult recovery can take. This includes depression, anxiety, and a loss of enjoyment of life due to your injuries.
- Past and future lost income while you must miss time at a campus job.
- Support and assistance in navigating educational setbacks when victims must miss weeks or months of college classes.
- Damage or destruction of property.
- Wrongful death benefits for families who lose a loved one to a tragic campus accident.
The parents, spouses, and children of fallen students can ask for support for funeral costs and to pay off any leftover medical bills. They should also receive support for the loss of love and companionship they’ll cope with in the years to come.
A skilled Monterey wrongful death lawyer can represent families across California and make sure they receive justice and adequate support through such a difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file an accident claim with Cal State Monterey Bay?
The deadline for filing a personal injury claim with a public entity like California State University can come quickly. Victims will likely only have months to file a claim. Waiting longer would usually mean victims would lose their chance to receive support. In a normal personal injury case, victims would usually have up to two years to file a claim. Don’t get caught by the shorter statute of limitations.
Is filing a claim against a public school more difficult than in a normal personal injury case?
Yes, in many cases. Beyond the tight deadline mentioned above, government entities and public institutions enjoy other protections against litigation. These parties will require complicated paperwork from the start. You’ll be asked to alert the university to your accident and intention to file a claim. It’s like asking for permission to seek damages. The paperwork can’t have errors, and you can’t miss sneaky deadlines. You’ll also have to face off against government lawyers who are paid to devalue your case. It’s a great idea to even the playing field by having your own experienced lawyer on your side.
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.
Contact a CSU Monterey Bay 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 Cal State system. 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 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.
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