Recreational Event Accidents
Most Americans enjoy attending events such as sports games, theme parks, fairs, and concerts. These events allow us to enjoy time with our family and friends and relieve the stress of every day life. While these occasions are enjoyable, there is always the risk of someone getting injured in an accident. Accidents like these are termed “recreational event accidents.”
When we attend recreational events, we trust the owner of the venue to take every possible precaution to make sure that the property is safe. However, not every premises owner places safety at the top of their list of priorities. If you are injured in an accident at a recreational event due to the negligence of the premises owner, you may be entitled to compensation.
What To Do After a Recreational Event Accident
When we attend recreational events we expect to enjoy ourselves, not to get injured in an accident. If we are involved in an accident, the first thing on our mind is probably not to take the necessary actions to protect our legal rights. Unfortunately, most accident victims do not feel pain immediately after an accident. It often takes several days for any symptoms of an injury to appear. Therefore, it is important that you take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights immediately after the accident, in order to avoid jeopardizing your ability to seek the full monetary compensation that you deserve for the injuries you suffered. deserve.
If you or a loved one has been injured at a recreational event due to someone else’s negligence, you should take the following steps:
- Ask for someone to call 911 if you have been seriously injured and need immediate medical help
- File a report with the owner of the venue or whoever is in charge at the time of your accident
- Take detailed pictures of the accident scene, especially of the specific conditions that led to your accident
- Preserve any evidence that may be relevant to proving liability, such as an object that caused your fall
- If you didn’t need emergency medical care, see your physician as soon as possible to ensure you did not sustain an injury that hasn’t yet shown any symptoms
- Consult with a personal injury attorney who specializes in recreational event incidents
It is easy to get frustrated after an accident, especially when it happens during a recreational event, where you are expecting to have fun. However, it is important that you do everything possible to ensure that you will be able to obtain the full compensation that you deserve.
Consult with a Los Angeles Recreational Event Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another party, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced recreational event accident attorney, call the Law Offices of Vahdat & Aboudi today at 1-800-BUT-4-LAW.