Maison Law helps victims injured due to a premises liability at UC Los Angeles (UCLA). A premises liability on campus could be the result of poor building maintenance, construction, lack of safety regulations, poorly maintained sidewalks, or any careless actions that led to a hazardous condition.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a hazardous condition at UC Los Angeles (UCLA), Maison Law can help you recover the compensation you need to get your life back on track. Injuries while attending college can be a major setback for your future, but it doesn’t have to be. Contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Premises Liability Injury at UCLA?
Most students attending UCLA will spend the majority of their time in the classroom, interacting with like-minded students, and trying out new opportunities with friends. This is essentially what the college experience should be for anyone pursuing an education at UC Los Angeles. But what happens if you suffer a serious injury due to hazardous conditions such as:
- A wet floor
- Faulty building construction
- Loose railing on a dorm hall stairwell
- Uncovered manhole on the sidewalk
- An accident with a campus vehicle
The scenarios listed above are just examples, but if your injury was caused by any type of hazardous condition or negligence, then you can file a claim to the university to receive compensation through their Risk Management Insurance policy. However, if their insurance denies your claim, delays your claim, or under compensates you, then you should consult with an attorney.
At Maison Law, we can help manage your claim or file a lawsuit on your behalf if necessary. We help injured students by connecting them to immediate medical attention, collecting essential evidence pertinent to their claim, and building a strong case on their behalf to ensure they are financially compensated for the following damages:
- Past, current, and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation, therapy, in-home care, nursing care, medical devices, and medication
- Lost wages and employment benefits (if applicable)
- Permanent disability
- Reduced or lost earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Costs to repair or replace damaged property
- Pain and suffering
- Negative impact on mental health
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of enjoyment of life
How to File an Injury Claim at UC Los Angeles (UCLA)
If you find yourself injured on campus for any reason, it is important to consider your next steps. We’ll go over all the steps you should take before taking legal action in the next section, but the first thing you should do is file an injury claim with the university. This is not only a good way to resolve your damages from the injury, but it will also create a record of your injury in case you decide to take legal action later.
Claims alleging injury or damage to one’s property at UCLA should complete a Claim Report here. Once the form is complete, you can contact the university for an update on your submission via email: glreports@irm.ucla.edu or phone: (310) 794-6956 or (310) 794-6950. If you’d like us to help you through the process, our door is always open. You can contact us today for a free consultation to see what legal options are available for your situation.
How Can Maison Law Help You with a Premises Liability Injury at UCLA
If you suffer an injury on the UCLA campus, determining liability can become a complex matter, depending on the details of your incident. UCLA is also owned by the government, which can make the situation even more complicated in some cases. But with the correct representation, you can achieve a successful claim. At Maison Law, we’ll help you after a premises liability injury by:
- Increasing your initial settlement by letting the insurance adjuster know you intend to invoke your rights
- Making you aware of the compensation you will need in order to treat your injuries and make a full recovery
- Helping you understand what a fair settlement should be based on the details of your case
- Building a case by gathering evidence such as:
- Proof of the damages you’ve suffered
- Evidence that a person, or business, was liable for your injuries
- Evidence the accident was in no way your fault, nor could you have done anything to prevent it
- Filing a claim in court if a settlement cannot be reached, and presenting your case in front of a jury
Filing a Lawsuit Against UC Los Angeles (UCLA)
Filing a lawsuit against a public university like UCLA is more complicated than suing a company or individual because public universities are considered government entities. However, it is not impossible to sue a public university for compensation. If you would like to file a claim against UC Los Angeles, your first steps should be to file a notice of your claim against the school district and wait for the district to complete an investigation of the incident.
To file a claim against California state agencies or employees, you will need to go to the California Department of General Services, Office of Risk Management. This site allows for any person to file a government claim to receive compensation for damages caused by the state of California.
If the school district does not take action after a certain period of time or denies some part of the claim, then Maison Law will help you file a lawsuit against the university. If you are unsure of what steps you should take, don’t worry. We can help. Contact Maison Law today to speak to one of our attorneys free of charge and see what legal options are available for your situation.
Types of Premises Liabilities at California State Universities
UC Los Angeles (UCLA) has a legal obligation to maintain safe conditions on their campuses. A violation of this legal obligation is considered a premises liability. Examples of the university’s responsibility to prevent hazardous conditions include:
- Ensuring walkways, dorms, classrooms, and other facilities are safe and up to code
- Addressing hazards such as wet floors, broken stair railings, or inadequate lighting to prevent injury
- Knowingly install or fail to replace faulty equipment
- Hire unqualified employees
- Fail to properly train employees about safety protocols
- Fail to hire enough staff to supervise the property and customers
California Premise Liability Law
If UCLA fails to exercise reasonable care over their property and someone gets injured, they can be held liable for a premises liability according to California’s Civil Code 1714(a), which states:
“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 car, brought the injury upon himself or herself.”
What Compensation Can I Expect From a Premises Liability at UC Los Angeles (UCLA)?
It is difficult to know the specific amount of compensation you can receive for a premises liability at UC Los Angeles because the cause of the injury differs drastically on a case-by-case basis. However, the more severe your damages are, the more compensation you can typically expect to get. Damages from injuries usually include:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages (if you have to miss work to recover, or take of your child)
- Retraining or re-education for job placement if you have suffered a disability from the accident
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
It is important to note that most personal injury cases never make it to trial and are often settled outside of court. Both the defendant (the liable party) and the plaintiff (the injured party) usually will reach an agreeable settlement to:
- Avoid the uncertainty of a trial
- Avoid more stress and save time
- Save on costs and attorney fees
- Protect their privacy
Maison Law | UC Los Angeles Premises Liability Lawyers
If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to a premises liability, earthquake, or a careless act at UC Los Angeles, Maison Law can get you the maximum compensation for the damage done to your life. We understand how hard you’ve worked to get to college, which is why we work hard to get student their life back after suffering an injury.
Contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation and case evaluation. There are no upfront charges for our services and we only get paid if we win your case.
