Party Rental Product Injury Lawsuits
Imagine this: Your wedding is coming up. When it comes to party supplies, it is often better to rent the things you need. If you or one of your guests is injured, who is responsible? Here is the information you need to know about party rental injury claims.
Party Rental Products
Renting the products you need for a party is usually better than buying everything. You can hire a vendor who supplies rental products. This service usually provides delivery and setup too.
Party rental products can include:
- chairs
- tents
- tables
- lights
- fountains
- generators
- and more
Events That Use Rental Products
Rental products are used for a multitude of events and activities. Several examples of events that use party rental products include:
- weddings
- birthday parties
- family gatherings
- corporate events
- holiday parties
- anniversaries
- religious celebrations
- presentation
- seminars and workshops
- and more
If the party rental company does not take care of its rented products, they can cause harm. When harm is significant enough to require medical treatment the injured person may be eligible for compensation.
Common Causes Of Party Rental Product Injury
Several factors contribute to what makes rental products unsafe. They include:
- defective design
- broken/unrepaired
- lack of inspection/maintenance
- improper cleaning
- faulty installation
Who is Responsible?
Although it may seem obvious who is responsible, the legal responsibility isn’t always so clear. A party rental product injury could be the fault of one or more parties. This type of claim could involve the product manufacturer, the rental company, delivery/setup contractors, or the event property owner.
It is important to conduct a thorough investigation to determine legal responsibility. Many times, the party responsible will deny any liability. A lot of injured people feel helpless and give up, but an injury attorney may be able to help.
Rental Company Liability
When a party rental product causes injury, the rental company may be responsible. If there is negligence in keeping products safe, clean, and in proper working condition, the rental company is responsible. But are they the only responsible party?
Product Manufacturer Liability
The manufacturer of the product may also be responsible. If the product is defective, the manufacturer could also be responsible for the injury. This area of the law is called product liability.
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Property Owner Liability
If a defect in the property causes or contributes to an injury, the property owner may be held responsible. This area of the law is called premises liability.
Do You Have A Legal Claim?
When a party rental product causes serious injury, the injured person may be eligible for compensation. An injury is serious when it impairs bodily function and/or permanently disfigures the body. Some basic examples of related serious injuries include, but are not limited to:
- cuts that require stitches and/or leave scars
- amputation
- broken bones
- head injury
- burns
- any injury that requires surgery or physical therapy
- death
When To Talk To An Injury Attorney
If you have a serious injury, talk to an experienced injury attorney for help. It is important to talk to an injury attorney as soon as possible to get started on your claim. Most injury attorneys provide free consultations.
Haggerty & Silverman Personal Injury Attorneys
If you are injured by a party rental product, talk to an injury attorney. At Haggerty & Silverman, we provide injury consultations for free. Contact us today for a free injury consultation with an attorney.