Just about everyone would love to have nice tan skin all year round. All across the United States, there are thousands of tanning salons, trying to give all of us the chance to catch some rays, even if we don’t have time to go to the beach or it is always cloudy. But, every year many people are injured in tanning salon accidents. Just like any other business, tanning salons owe their customers a duty of providing safe facilities and safe service.
If you have been injured in a tanning salon accident you need to find a personal injury lawyer to evaluate your case. You may eligible for a large amount of compensation.
Types and Causes of Tanning Salon Accidents
Like most businesses, the most common type of tanning salon accident is a slip and fall. Customers get injured when they slip on a slick surface or trip over something that should not be there. Even healthy adults can sometimes get horrific injuries just from a simple unexpected fall.
Another common type of tanning salon accident is unique to the industry. A customer can suffer sunburns or other types of burns from a defective tanning bed or because of the mistake of a salon worker. Severe burns can cause scarring and cause a lifetime of agony and embarrassment.
One thing that most tanning salon accidents of any kind have in common is their cause. Most tanning salon accidents are caused by people not paying enough attention, or intentionally ignoring problems. If your injury was caused because of someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to file a claim and be compensated.
Some common examples of salon accidents caused by negligence include:
- Failure to keep the floor clean
- Poorly lit hallways
- Narrow walkways
- Old carpet
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Poorly trained staff
- Defective equipment
- Tanning Salon Accident Injuries
The most common initial reaction people have after a tanning salon accident is embarrassment. Whether it is s sunburn or a slip and fall, people often initially blame themselves. Depending on the injury the symptoms often become obvious within minutes or days of the accident.
Some common tanning salon injuries include:
- Burns
- Chemical burns
- Severe allergic reactions
- Fractured bones
- Strains and sprains
- Knee injuries
- Eye injuries
- Lacerations and abrasions
- Neck and back injuries
After a tanning salon accident your first responsibility is to take care of your health. If your injury is severe enough, you should seek immediate medical attention. If your injury does not require a trip to the emergency room, your doctor should still examine you within 48 to 72 hours after the accident. If you have suffered some type of burn, you should be seen within 24 hours.
You may have injuries you are not aware of. Your injuries could also be much more severe than you believe. The sooner you are evaluated and diagnosed by a medical professional, the sooner you can begin getting better. Many injuries will not heal properly on their own.
The longer you wait to go to the doctor the harder it may be later to file a claim. Some of the best documentation of your injuries and the causes of the accident will be in your medical records.
What You Need to Know About Tanning Salon Slip and Fall Claims
Even though the facts of most slip and fall cases are straight forward, getting an insurance company or business to offer a fair settlement can be tough. Often the other side wants to blame you for not paying enough attention. If a spill or dangerous condition led to your accident, the business may try to remove the issue as quickly as possible without leaving any documentation of the original issue.
Even if you are an experienced negotiator, you will need an experienced and skilled personal injury lawyer to help you get the full amount of money you are entitled to. Even though most claims are settled out of court, most insurance companies will not pay on slip and fall claims unless they are convinced by a presentation of evidence that they would likely lose the case if it went all the way to court.
This means that in order to give you the best chance of getting the compensation your injury warrants you will need to present a trial quality set of evidence and arguments.
Strict time limits apply to personal injury cases in every state. The longer you wait to get started on your personal injury claim, the harder it will be to get the compensation you deserve. Personal injury law is complex.
Don’t try and fight the lawyers and insurance companies on your own. We can help connect you with a qualified personal injury lawyer with a strong track record of success.
Contact us today to see how we can help you get the representation you need.
