Cinemas are meant to provide an exhilarating large screen experience for friends and family alike who want to watch the latest movie with all the trimmings such as 3D sound and iMax technology, things you would never get to experience while watching a film at home. Movie theaters feature air conditioning, the option to grab some food before or while watching the movie, and in some instances, the ability to have drinks, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, in the theater. Many cinemas have a capacity of up to 100 guests or more, and they feature plush and comfortable seating which lets you sit back and enjoy the attractions in a dark and moody environment.

That said, these seats have been known to cause injury to patrons in a number of ways that we’ll take a look at in this article, but before we do that, it’s important to note that you are considered an invitee under premises liability law, and what this means is that if you get injured due to owner negligence, it may be possible for you to recover money damages as long as you are able to demonstrate that the business owner or their employees breached a certain duty of care towards you via a negligent act and that you are able to demonstrate causation between your injuries and their actions, as well as demonstrate that you suffered compensable damages.

Movie hall injuries can be complex and multiple parties can share liability, and it’s because of these nuance factors that it would be best to work with the best movie theater injury law firm in order to secure your justice and compensation, and we’re happy to help you with this and so much more.

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Are you looking for the best movie theater injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced movie theater injury lawyers 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 across the country as well varying walks of life recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of individuals or large corporate entities.

Over the decades, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million in summary verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we pride ourselves in being a hands-on law firm where all clients have access to their attorneys at any given time via emails or calls, as well as being there for you every step of the way when it comes to referring medical and other resources so you can get better NOW and not have to wait for your compensation to get started on your healing journey.

All cases are handled by Bonafide attorneys and not paralegals as is seen in most law firms, and we are not afraid to litigate should the circumstances and client’s injuries call for it as taking a case to court after failed insurance talks is usually the best strategy to recover maximum compensation. By contrast, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations, which often end in the client receiving an insufficient payout due to the skewed balance of power and underhanded insurance company tactics.

In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of injury attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), 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 the 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 suffered injuries at a movie theater anywhere in the country, 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 Seat-Related Injuries at Movie Theaters

Here are some of the most common injuries related to movie theater seating:

1. Falls due to broken or defective seating – In some instances, cracked chairs or those that have missing pieces may collapse when the patron takes a seat, sending them tumbling down to the floor, leading to severe injuries. In addition, loose armrests that have not been replaced may break off or cause instability, and chairs that have torn upholstery can cause difficulties getting out and into the seat due to clothing being snagged, causing the patron to fall.
2. Injuries due to inadequate space – in some instances, the design or layout of a cinema could potentially cause injuries due to tight aisles which then causes insufficient space between rows, hampering navigation and making it more likely for people to trip and fall. In addition, poorly designed seating arrangements such as seats being too close together may complicate the seating process, increasing the risk of accidents.

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Cinemas are legally bound to provide a duty of care to their patrons, which behooves them to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their premises; this could include things like regular inspections so as to identify and rectify any hazards, the implementation of maintenance schedules to replace any broken seats as well as the proper training of staff to help them identify any safety issues so they can be fixed in a timely manner.

Movie theaters must also endeavor to thoroughly investigate complaints, implement adjustments or repairs, as well as keep complaints records as well as note down the actions taken to resolve the same. Failure to perform the above actions and should an injury occur consequently, the employees and theater owners may be held liable. As a movie theater patron who got injured, you may be able to recover money damages for things like the cost of medical care and treatment, rehabilitation, at-home care, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, lost wages, legal fees and so much more.

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