If you or a loved one has been injured in a tanning bed salon due to the carelessness of an owner, or employee, the personal injury attorneys at Maison Law get you the compensation you need. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Can I File a Lawsuit Against a Tanning Salon For Tanning Bed Injuries in California?
Yes, a tanning salon can be held liable for your injuries if they failed to provide a legal “duty of care” while you were in the salon. Tanning salons can fail their legal obligation of safety if someone is injured due to:
- A failure to maintain the quality of their tanning beds
- Having stronger UVA bulbs than listed on the bed
- Failing to turn off the heat lamps if it is their specified duty
- Increasing the UV intensity without you knowing
If your injuries have caused you pain, caused you to miss work, or have required medical treatment, it is advisable to seek the counsel of a personal injury attorney. In a tanning salon injury lawsuit, you will need to establish the following to prove the salon failed to provide a duty of care:
- The salon had a duty to commit an act or refrain from committing an act to ensure your safety
- The salon breached this duty
- The salon’s breach of duty resulted in your injury
- The salon’s breach of duty was a direct cause of your injury
- You suffered medically verifiable damages, which resulted in treatment, lost wages, or pain and suffering
If any of these actions, or hazardous environments have caused you injury in a tanning salon, contact Maison Law today to see what legal options are available to you.
Common Defenses in Tanning Bed Lawsuits in California
When you file a lawsuit against a tanning salon, they will most likely hire a defense attorney. The most common positions the defense will take against you will be to say you were partially to blame for your injuries, and you assumed the risk of injury when you entered the tanning bed.
If you were partially to blame for your injuries, you are still entitled to compensation because of California’s Comparative Negligence Law, which states:
“Under the pure comparative negligence rule, the state allows the plaintiff to claim damages for the 1% they are not at fault even when they are 99% at fault.”
For example, let’s say you were tanning at SUGARED+BRONZED tanning salon in Dana Point. You suffer burns from one of the tanning beds and your damages are worth $50,000. If the court finds you 25% at fault for your injuries, then your compensation will be reduced to $12,500.
At Maison Law, we aggressively pursue fair compensation for clients suffering tanning bed injuries. Our dedicated attorneys will be working to keep your percentage of blame as low as possible. And we will demand that all blame be removed if you weren’t at fault in any way.
Common Tanning Bed Injuries in California
Tanning salons can expose people to UV radiation, which can lead to a variety of injuries. Some of the common indoor tanning injuries include:
- Sunburn
- Skin Cancer, such as melanoma (In 2007, a case study indicated a 74% risk of melanoma when exposed to tanning bed lights)
- Eye damage, including cataracts, can cloud the eye’s natural lens and blue your vision
- Actinic or solar keratosis, which can form scaly, sandpaper-like textures on your skin
If you’ve suffered any of these injuries while using a tanning bed, it is important to see a doctor, or dermatologist immediately. Treatment should be your number-one priority after an injury as you can begin the healing process, and help your case by verifying your injuries.
What is the Typical Compensation for a Tanning Salon Lawsuit in California?
It is difficult to give a specific settlement amount for a tanning salon lawsuit because compensation varies widely from case to case. Depending on the situation, multiple parties, such as the tanning salon company, the salon owner, and the tanning bed manufacturer can all be held liable for your injuries.
However, your compensation will be largely determined by the following factors:
- Present and future medical expenses from burns, cancer treatment, or vision repair
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity
- Cost of living with your injury, such as having to change your daily routine, or needing assistance to perform basic tasks
- Damage done to your property during the accident
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
Contact a California Tanning Bed Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured due to the carelessness of a tanning salon employee, or company, the attorneys at Maison Law can get you the compensation you need. No upfront money is required and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
