Pursuing a personal injury claim against a large corporation like Disney requires an expert attorney.
In the wake of the tragic animal attack accident that took the life of a little boy at a Disney resort in Florida earlier this month, many people are now wondering if and how personal injury and wrongful death victims can stand up to a huge corporation like Disney.
The fact of the matter is, Disney has to abide by the law just like any other company and individual. They can and should be held liable for accidents that occur on their premises due to their own careless or negligent actions.
True, like any corporation, Disney will have an army of defense lawyers working to undermine claims against them, which can cause difficulties for injured victims. Fortunately, the fact that Disney is such a well-known brand can play to victims’ advantage—the company will likely be eager to settle valid claims quickly out of court in order to minimize the damage to their reputation and keep the details of the depositions and evidence in the case confidential.
If you have been injured in an accident at Disney, you might be interested to know that:
You May Recover Damages Even if You Were Partially At Fault: Both California and Florida are comparative negligence states. This means that liability for an accident at Disneyland or Disney World can be shared between multiple parties, with each party being responsible for the percentage of the damages that corresponds with their share of liability. Take the case of a man whose fingertips were severed at Disney World. He was found to be 90 percent liable for his own injury because he failed to heed warnings to keep his hands inside a vehicle. But, he was still able to recover 10 percent of his damages because Disney was 10 percent liable.
Most Cases Never Make It to Trial: According to a review conducted by The Orange County Register, over the course of 5 years and 140 cases, only one case was successful following a jury trial. The majority of the other cases were not tried but were dismissed or settled out of court. This is actually good news for injured victims. In most cases, it is actually in your interests to seek a settlement rather than going to trial. You will incur fewer legal costs, your case will be resolved faster, and you will not have to deal with the stress and uncertainty of litigation.
You Will Need an Excellent Personal Injury Attorney: As we mentioned before, companies like Disney will have top-quality defense attorneys working on their behalf from day one. You need an equally skilled and aggressive attorney working for you. You can rely on Attorney Vargas to help you stand up to Disney or any other large corporation that may be responsible for premises accident injuries. Attorney Vargas has an excellent track record of securing ample compensation for his clients and he can help you too. For a free initial consultation, call 909-982-0707 now.
