Theme parks like Universal Studios are busy, bustling places with lots of people, activities, and potential hazards. If you or a family member was injured in a slip and fall accident, faulty ride incident, or other type of accident, the theme park could be liable for compensating you. A local law firm will protect your rights as the injured party and outline your financial recovery options.
Your legal team can go behind the studio gates and learn more about the danger of accidents at Universal Studios and your right to compensation if you or a loved one was injured. A Orlando personal injury lawyer can help you build a comprehensive case and fight for the best possible outcome for you and your family.
What You Need to Know About Previous Universal Studios Accidents
You are not alone in seeking damages for negligence-based injuries at Universal Studios. Previous injury claims include:
- A guest allegedly suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a popular roller coaster ride
- A guest filed a lawsuit after losing a finger on a popular ride (settled out of court)
- A guest filed suit for a broken finger on a popular water slide attraction (settled out of court)
- A guest filed a lawsuit due to a slip and fall accident while dismounting a ride
A lawyer handling slip and fall cases at Universal Studios brings familiarity with Florida law and personal injury accidents to your case. In addition to building a solid case, they can also clarify your financial recovery options and protect you from having your case undervalued or underpaid.
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(855) 529-0269The Role of Negligence in Recovering Damages for an Accidental Injury
To hold the theme park accountable for compensating you, you have to prove they were negligent. Negligence can include such things as failure to:
- Clean up a spill or debris
- Properly service or maintain a ride
- Properly train ride operators and other studio workers
- Properly secure a ride passenger
This list is not exhaustive and injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Your law firm will prove the following elements of negligence when building your case:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
To establish your case, your lawyer will prove these legal components that constitute negligence with a robust evidence collection.
The Importance of Building a Comprehensive Evidence Collection in Your Universal Studios Case
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you or a companion can collect valuable evidence at the accident scene. Your Universal Studios attorney will also collect evidence on your behalf, including:
- Witness statements
- Expert testimonials
- Photos of your injuries
- Photos of the park and ride
- Internal and external reports
- Medical records and bills
- Proof of your lost income
Your case file will contain evidence that proves the cause of your accident. It will also prove its costs and can help direct your case toward a settlement rather than a trial.
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Types of Damages You Can Recover for an Accident at Universal Studios
An accident in a theme park can leave you with physical, emotional, and financial injuries. Your lawyer will assess your case and collect proof of its value. Recoverable damages in Florida personal injury cases can include:
- Accident-related medical, rehab, and therapy bills
- Accident-related loss of income and earning ability
- Disabilities and physically disfiguring injuries
- Ongoing physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish and trauma
If a family member was fatally injured in an accident at Universal Studios Florida, your lawyer will pursue a range of wrongful death damages. These typically include funeral costs, loss of financial support, loss of household support, and loss of consortium and companionship.
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(855) 529-0269Time Limits that Apply to Your Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit
According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit. You’ll want to act as quickly as possible to file your lawsuit against Universal Studios.
If your lawsuit is not filed on time, you could be prohibited from filing it at all. This action will mean you can no longer legally compel the at-fault party to compensate you. Your lawyer will examine any circumstances of your accident that toll, or pause, the filing deadline, according to Florida Statutes § 95.051.
Working With a Law Firm Versus Fighting for Compensation on Your Own
Building a strong financial compensation case while coping with serious injuries can be challenging. You can focus on getting better without losing time on your case when a lawyer represents you. They can:
- Collect evidence that proves the cause of your accident
- Collect documents that prove the value of your case
- Locate and interview accident and expert witnesses
- Negotiate a fair and appropriate monetary settlement
- Handle all verbal and written communication in your case
- Obtain reports that support your case, including theme park incident reports, police reports, and emergency and ongoing medical records
- Provide you with regular and timely updates on the progress of your case
A Personal Injury Lawyer Will Represent You on a Contingency-Fee Basis
It typically costs nothing to hire a personal injury lawyer. This is only one benefit of contingency-fee agreements. Other benefits include:
- Avoiding a potentially costly delay in filing your lawsuit
- You pay no upfront or out-of-pocket costs at all
- They cover the costs of investigating and preparing your case
In addition, there is no risk involved, since you only compensate the law firm when they recover damages for you and pay nothing at all if you do not receive a financial award.
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If you or someone you love was injured in an accident at Universal Parks & Resorts, our personal injury lawyers will build a strong case for financial recovery on your behalf. We go behind the studio gates to take on the theme park and their insurance company.
Find out how hard we go to bat for you and the compensation you need and deserve by contacting our consultation team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today.
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