IF YOU HAVE BEEN HURT USING A LAWNMOWER, CONTACT THE NATIONWIDE ZINDA LAW GROUP attorneys TODAY AT (800) 863-5312 TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE
Even when used correctly, lawnmowers may cause serious injury, or even death, to their users. There are many different causes of lawnmower accidents, leading to many different kinds of injuries. If you have been injured while using a lawnmower, it is important to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to learn your rights.
Zinda Law Group injury lawyers are here to help answer any questions you have regarding your potential lawnmower injury claim. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to help get you the maximum amount of compensation available in your case.
Zinda Law Group has offices across the country and has teams available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us today at (800) 863-5312 for your free consultation. You do not pay us anything unless we are successful in winning your case.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationLawnmower accident statistics
While lawnmowers are one of the more common pieces of equipment found in garages and sheds, they can also be surprisingly dangerous. Due to this potential to cause harm, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should be at least 12 years old before being allowed to operate a push mower. Further, in response to injury reports and statistics, the mower industry adopted a voluntary standard for riding mowers in 2003; this standard requires the blades to stop spinning when the mower is moving in reverse.
Below are statistics regarding lawnmowers and their dangers:
- More than 9,000 children go to the emergency room for lawnmower related injuries each year in the United States.
- More than 86,000 adults were treated in emergency departments across the country for injuries relating to lawnmowers in 2016.
- On average, 90 Americans lose their lives to riding lawn mowers each year.
- Children up to 4 years old are more prone to suffer foot injuries or amputations from lawnmowers when compared to higher age brackets.
As seen by these statistics, operating a lawnmower is a potentially harmful task and should be done with extreme caution; further, parents should not let their young children operate a lawnmower or sit on the machine while someone else is driving. Using precautionary measures may be a lifesaver against lawnmower accidents. If you have been injured by a lawnmower, contact a Zinda Law Group personal injury attorney today to discuss your case.
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Partner
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Available 24 / 7|Free Consultationcommon causes of lawnmower accidents
There are many different ways in which any machine, including a lawnmower, may malfunction. This may be due to user error, negligence from the manufacturer, or from the actions of a third party. Examples of common causes of lawnmower accidents are listed, below:
- Design defects
- Faulty blades
- Faulty fuel system
- Flying debris
- Improper safety and warning labels
- Lack of proper instruction
- Manufacturing defects
- Rollovers
- Wet grass
If you have been injured while operating a lawnmower and believe you may have a potential lawsuit, contact Zinda Law Group today; we have the ability to investigate your case, determine fault, and to help you understand your legal rights. Hiring one of our experienced personal injury attorneys at Zinda Law Group may help you to receive a higher amount of compensation for your injuries and related damages.
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Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free Consultationhow to prevent a lawnmower accident
Although lawnmowers can be extremely dangerous, there are some tips you can follow in order to protect yourself, and others, from serious injury. Always stay cautious and follow these tips when operating a lawnmower:
- Perform yearly maintenance on your lawnmower to ensure it is in proper working order
- Take your lawnmower to a professional for any repairs it may need
- Do not remove safety devices or guards
- Only add fuel when the lawnmower engine is cold
- Keep your hands and feet away from the blades, even if the machine is turned off
- Do not mow the grass while barefoot or while wearing sandals
- Do not mow when the grass is wet, icy, or in any other situation that would result in poor traction
- Use a mower that automatically stops or shuts off when you stop pushing it
- Use a grass collector or mulch bag attached to the mower
- Wear safety glasses or another kind of eye protection
- Wear ear plugs
- Do not try and lift a lawnmower.
These are just a few ways you may be able to prevent lawnmower accidents; the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has some more recommendations here, for example. If you have been involved in an accident caused by another individual, the manufacturer, or other entity, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. If you were injured in a lawnmower accident and are wondering whether there is a personal injury attorney near you, call us at Zinda Law Group as soon as possible; our team is nationwide and available to discuss your potential personal injury lawsuit.
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Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationWhat kind of compensation may I be entitled to?
If you have been injured by your lawnmower, you may be entitled to compensation; the kind and amount of compensation will vary from case to case, so it is important to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss what your case might be worth. There are two main kinds of compensation, or “damages,” that you may be able to seek in your unique case. These damages are referred to as “economic” and “non-economic” damages and are described in more detail, below:
Economic Damages
Economic damages, or “specific” damages, are tangible damages that can easily be put into monetary terms. These damages are meant to compensate the victim for their actual, out-of-pocket losses. These damages can be calculated by adding certain documents, such as bills, receipts, and other invoices relating to the injuries sustained due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person, entity, or corporation. Examples of economic damages may include:
- Lost earnings
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost business opportunities
- Property damage
- Pharmaceutical costs
- Household services
- Rehabilitation
Non-Economic Damages
The second type of damages for lawnmower accident injury claims are non-economic, or “general” damages; non-economic damages are not easily calculated and are highly subjective. Unlike economic damages, non-economic damages are not meant to compensate the victim for their monetary, out-of-pocket expenses. Examples of these kinds of damages include, but are not limited to:
- Emotional distress
- Disability and disfigurement
- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Humiliation or injury to reputation
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you have suffered injury due to a lawnmower and are asking yourself, “Is there a personal injury lawyer near me?” contact a nationwide Zinda Law Group attorney today. We have the resources and ability necessary to deal with insurance companies or fight on your behalf in front of a judge if a favorable settlement agreement cannot be made. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your case and the different kinds of compensation you may be able to receive.
where is zinda law group located?
Zinda Law Group is a firm with offices located across the United States; we have helped countless individuals receive the compensation they deserve for their physical, financial, and emotional burdens. Our experience and resources are sufficient to help you pursue legal justice against those responsible for your injuries. Our practice is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm serving clients in many cities, including, but not limited to:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Tucson, Arizona
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Denver, Colorado
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Miami, Florida
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Austin, Texas (principal office)
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Round Rock, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
If you are injured in any of these cities or in their surrounding areas, contact Zinda Law Group today. Our team can help you pursue the maximum compensation available in your case for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and more. Our firm has the ability to conduct investigations, hire expert witnesses, and utilize cutting-edge technology to help build you the strongest case possible.
Call an experienced zinda law group lawnmower injury lawyer near you to discuss your claim
If you have been injured while using a lawnmower, you may be left with serious injuries and trauma. Even if you use every precaution, you may still be hurt by a defective design, faulty blade, or many other possible manufacturing defects. If you have suffered damages, you may be entitled to compensation.
Zinda Law Group attorneys are here to help answer any questions you may have regarding your personal injury claim. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to guide you through the entire legal process. Zinda Law Group’s lawnmower injury attorneys have the ability to help you seek the maximum amount of compensation available in your case.
Contact Zinda Law Group today at (800) 863-5312 for your 100% free consultation. You will not pay us a thing unless we are successful in winning your case. That is our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
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