What Types of Garage Door Accidents Can Occur?
Garage door accidents are not uncommon but they can still occur due to poor installation and lack of maintenance.
Whether the accident happens inside your own home, someone else’s home, or a public place, a garage door accident can be very serious. Some common garage door accidents include:
- Falling garage door hitting you
- Body part in between the moving parts
- Suffocating from under a closing garage door
- Lacerations from broken glass of a garage door
What Types of Injuries can be a Cause by a Garage Door Accident?
A garage door malfunctioning can cause any number of serious injuries, depending on the severity of the accident. Injuries that can be a cause by a garage door accident include:
- Lacerations on face/body
- Head trauma/concussion
- Internal organ damage
- Suffocation and lung damage
- Broken bones
Who can be Liable in a Garage Door Accident?
To figure out who is liable in a garage door accident, it is crucial to know what caused the accident or any malfunction of the garage door. Among those that can be a consideration in a liable party include:
- Property owner or tenant
- Garage door seller
- Garage door manufacturer
- Garage door designer
- Garage door installer
What Damages can I be Compensated for in a Garage Door Accident?
If you file a lawsuit after a garage door accident injury, then compensations are applicable for damages or losses due to the accident. For instance, these include both economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy
- Lost income and/or earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
What Should I do if I Was Injured in a Garage Door Accident?
If you or a loved one have been injured in a garage door accident, we invite you to contact our office at (310) 943-1171 for a free consultation with a Los Angeles garage door personal injury lawyer. Our attorneys will help you determine the liable party and proceed accordingly.