Baseball is a beloved American pastime, and millions tune in every week to watch their favorite teams face off while others get in on the action by heading over to the baseball field so they can cheer on their favorites, bleachers are available for spectators and fans alike, and one is able to watch the game from a vantage point as they enjoy their snacks as well as the camaraderie on a bright and sunny weekend. Baseball is a low contact sport which makes it somewhat safe, but oftentimes, players get injured when rushing to make homerun, as well as spectators get the brunt of an errant ball that flies into their face without expecting it, leading to head or facial injuries.

Why Sports Venue Bleachers Collapse and How Preventative Measures Help

That said, no injury is as severe as the one a spectator may experience as the ones sustained due to collapsing bleachers. These seating areas can lead to catastrophic injuries should they come crashing down due to a number of reasons such as rotting wood and lack of maintenance to defective parts as well as shoddy contractor work during their installation.

It is important to note that venue owners owe you a duty of care under premises liability law from the moment you access their premises, which may mean a variety of things such as attending to hazards in a timely manner via fixing and maintenance of structures, putting up signs to ask patrons to watch their steps, hiring attendants to help the disabled, elderly and very young to access these bleachers, as well as ensuring first aid and emergency resources are at hand in order to mitigate any injuries when they happen in a timely manner so as not to lead to worsening of said injuries.

Should they fail to take these reasonable steps leading to your getting injured due to collapsing bleachers, you may be able to file a claim to recover money damages stating that they breached their duty of care towards you. Inasmuch as it may feel sensible to handle this claim alone, you as a layperson may not have an full appreciation of the extent of your injuries, the prognosis of the same, the impact of said injuries on your life in a comprehensive manner, and the true worth of your claim – because of these and other reasons we’ll take a look at in this post, it is important to reach out to an experienced sports fan injury lawyer in order to protect your rights to justice and compensation, and we would be honored to help you along this journey – read on to find out how.

Are you looking for a sports fan bleachers injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced sports spectators injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of stellar legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all walks of life recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of individuals or large corporations.

Over the last few decades, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, a testament to our excellence and commitment to our clients. All claims are handled by dedicated injury attorneys and not paralegals as is common in most law firms, and we are not afraid to litigate contentious claims where the insurance company engages in bad faith tactics to try to lowball you.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations as it is much faster than litigation, but the end result is a less-than-satisfactory payout which leaves the plaintiff with insufficient funds for their medical care, lost wages, rehabilitation costs and so on. We are hands-on with our clients, and always available to fill you in on the progress of your claim, and we run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español).

McCready Law has national presence thanks to our vast network of trusted referral attorneys and law firms, and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured at a baseball event when the bleachers collapsed, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Causes of Sports Bleachers Collapse

Here are some of the reasons why baseball bleachers may collapse:

1. Poor construction quality and practices such as not following local building codes as well as industry standards, using inferior materials in order to save money at the expense of spectators, as well as improper alignment, insufficient anchoring and incorrect assembly can all conspire to lead to a collapse, making it possible for injured spectators to bring forth an injury claim
2. Overcrowding can be an issue during popular matches or events, and because of the added number of people attending the game, the bleacher weight limit may be surpassed, straining the structure and leading to collapse. In addition, the overcrowding coupled with chaotic movements such as people jumping during exciting moments of the game may add stress on the structure, making it more likely to collapse
3. Lack of regular maintenance is a common issue when it comes to sports amenities and facilities, and given the fact that bleachers are mostly made of metal and wood, rust, corrosion and rotting are major concerns. Without proper maintenance such as painting, treating wood to get rid of termites and other pests, the structure may weaken at key points, leading to collapse.

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Various parties can be held liable for bleacher collapse injuries – the venue owners, supervisors or attendants, as well as contractors who installed the bleachers may all share liability depending on the investigations into the accident, all done to tease out the various acts of negligence which may have led to your injuries.

Should it be discovered that negligence was the proximate cause of your injuries, you may be able to recover damages for things like the cost of medical care, lost wages, loss of consortium as well as enjoyment of life, legal fees and so much more. Need more clarity on the claims process? Please reach out to us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.