Stanislaus State students hurt in campus accidents can seek compensation for their medical bills, their physical pain, and other damages. The California State University system can be held liable for every physical and financial hardship.
Maison Law of Turlock 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 determine what an injury is worth and how to hold universities fully responsible.
Should I Call a Lawyer After Getting Hurt on Cal State Stanislaus Campus?
The usefulness of a lawyer usually comes down to the severity of the injury. If you get hurt while on school grounds or on a school trip, and your injuries are very minor, you might not need the help of a lawyer. If your claim only involves a quick trip to the emergency room at Emanuel Medical Center, the school’s liability insurance company may not make you work too hard to get reimbursement. A lawyer likely wouldn’t be able to improve the outcome much.
If you are seriously hurt, contact a lawyer. When your injuries are more serious, like a neck or back injury, a bone fracture, or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the stakes are raised. State lawyers and insurance adjusters are trained to put up a stronger fight when medical bills will be higher. They’ll try to make it look like you were reckless and caused your own accident. Maybe call you clumsy. Opposing lawyers may even question your doctor’s diagnosis and claim you aren’t hurt that badly, requiring less in support.
A Maison Law California college premises liability lawyer fights back on your behalf. We fully investigate what happened to you and back your case with evidence so the facts can’t be tampered with. The fault must stay with the university. 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 Responsible If I Suffer an Injury on CSU Stanislaus Campus?
If the actions or inaction of Stan State employees contribute to your injury, you can file a claim with the California State University System and receive support for your hospital bills, your physical therapy costs, and other hardships.
California premises liability laws hold Stanislaus State liable for the safety of all students, staff, and any visitors. They must make sure dorm rooms, cafeterias, the aisles at J. Burton Vasché Library, and elsewhere are free from hazards.
Those hazards might be accidentally created by school staff, or they may be left behind by careless students. These risks, such as puddles on the floor or exposed wiring, must be identified and fixed or wiped away in a reasonable amount of time. If they are left to sit, a student gets hurt. The Stan State can be fully liable for recovery costs for victims.
Unfortunately, compensation is never guaranteed, especially when university lawyers get involved. Students still in recovery must often provide evidence to force a university to accept responsibility and offer financial help. Then there’s the question of how much money a patient will need to pay all of their medical expenses and have enough to cover the cost of care for any future injury flare-ups.
What Types of Accidents Is Cal State Responsible for?
These and other hazards most commonly send Cal State students to the hospital and leave the school liable:
- Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall injuries when stepping on obstacles in hallways, in campus bathrooms, in parking lots, on crumbling sidewalks, and elsewhere
- Hazards on stairs, including debris on steps, rotting steps, and unsecured railings.
- Accident risks in residence halls such as Village II. Exposed wiring, bathroom slip-and-fall hazards, stairwell dangers. Negligent security lapses that allow assaults to happen, such as door locks that don’t work, broken security cameras, and a lack of security staff.
- Injuries at sporting events while cheering on the Warriors. Bleacher accidents. Risks in auditoriums and at the gym.
- Injuries suffered at sorority or fraternity houses and at Greek events.
- Injury dangers while on school trips and while studying at satellite campuses in Stockton, Ceres, and Merced.
- Drowning and near-drowning risks at the Aquatics Center
- Burns and inhalation injuries due to exposure to hazardous substances, in labs and around campus facilities.
- Lack of safety training. Injuries that could have been prevented by a better-trained staff.
- A failure in background checks and hiring unqualified employees to see to student safety.
How Much Is My University Injury Claim Worth?
It’s hard for us to give you an accurate estimate on the value of your claim until we’ve been able to sit down with you, hear about what happened, and investigate your case.
The totals on your medical bills will play a big role in the settlement money you receive. Your lawyer will also want to go over your diagnosis with your doctor to determine the likelihood of you needing additional medical care in the future.
These are just a few of the factors that should determine how much you receive in a campus injury settlement check:
- Cost of medical care now and the expenses coming in the years ahead
- Costs of physical therapy and other rehabilitation
- Lifetime expenses for a student suffering a permanent disability
- Support for the physical pain experienced
- Support for the emotional trauma inflicted
- Support for the loss of enjoyment of life due to an injury
- Travel costs while attending doctors’ appointments
- Totals on lost income and benefits while missing part-time or full-time work
- The amount of tuition money that must be refunded if an injury victim can’t return to class right away
Wrongful Death Support. Families should never be left to face the aftermath of a deadly accident alone. If your child lost their life in an accident on campus, you are empowered to seek justice. California enables family members to file wrongful death claims and ask for full assistance in paying funeral costs and any leftover medical bills. The loss of companionship that parents are asked to cope with must also earn support.
A Turlock Wrongful Death Lawyer can represent the family and hold the school financially accountable. Nothing can bring back the life of a precious loved one, but families should never be left to struggle financially at such a difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file an accident claim with Stanislaus State?
The deadline for filing a personal injury claim with a public entity, such as California State University. Victims will likely only have months to file a claim before the cutoff date. Waiting longer would usually mean victims 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 institution more difficult than in a normal personal injury case?
Yes, in many cases. Beyond the shorter 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?
If you feel we can help you earn more in support, you won’t need any money to hire Maison Law. We don’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.
Contact a CSU Stanislaus 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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