Ventura County Fair Accident Lawyer

Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, APC, fights for the rights of injured accident victims hurt at large events like the Ventura County Fair. Our skilled personal injury lawyers protect victims when they’ve been injured due to unsafe conditions at fairs and shows.  Contact our office to schedule a free case review as soon as possible. There’s also no obligation to you or your family for this meeting. It’s a great opportunity to find out how to hold event organizers and insurance companies 100% responsible for your injury hardships.

Hazards at The Ventura County Fair

People from Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and beyond stream into Ventura each year for the Ventura County Fair. They love the free concerts, the rodeo, the fried snacks, and the thrill rides like the Cliff Hanger.

There’s no better place to find some fun for the whole family. However, everyone must be cautious when so many people, animals, and machines are all squeezed into one area.

Public events often feature a lot of people in one place. They require folks to make long journeys across pothole-filled parking lots and through exhibit halls that might have slippery floors. That’s not to mention the rides that are supposed to be inspected and proclaimed safe. Unfortunately, people still get hurt each year at California fairs.

These are just some of the dangers that you might encounter while at a show or a festival:

  • Trip-And-Falls – Slipping hazards on fairways in exhibit buildings, on platforms, and in bathrooms. Tripping dangers in parking lots full of litter and broken pavement.
  • Ride Malfunction – A ride can put someone in danger of blunt force trauma. Cords can become frayed and deliver a shock. Rides and generators may leave someone burned or cause someone to suffer from CO poisoning.
  • Show Risks – People attending concerts must be shielded from fall hazards as they find seating. Rodeo guests must be protected from dangers, like flying objects, during the show. Things like lighting and building materials can also fall from overhead.
  • Hazards Created by Crowds – When fairgrounds and exhibit areas aren’t laid out safely, crowds can trample people or crush them against fences or walls.
  • Pedestrian Accidents  – People streaming into the fairgrounds can face risk from cars rushing by. When having to cross roads, guests should be protected from vehicle collisions.
  • Contracted Illnesses – Places with a lot of foot traffic and food that’s been sitting might leave people with dangerous bacteria like E.coli and Salmonella. Coming in contact with animals at a fair could cause illnesses related to cryptosporidiosis.
  • Security Risks – Fair organizers must also keep you safe from security risks from other guests and from outside sources. If there’s an increased risk of crime, officials must warn guests or be liable if they suffer an attack.

Do I Need a Lawyer After an Accident at The Ventura County Fair?

If you slip on some spilled ice or trip over a cord and only suffer a very minor injury, you may not need the help of a lawyer for your case. But if your injuries are more serious, like a broken arm or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and an event owner or operator caused the accident, it’s a good idea to have a skilled lawyer at your side from day one.

When insurance adjusters see higher hospital bills on the horizon, they work to avoid paying you the major settlement you need to recover. Insurance adjusters will point the finger of blame at you and cast doubt on how serious your injuries are. Your Ventura County Event Lawyer protects you from this unfair treatment and builds a strong case to block these shady tactics. It’s the only proven way to stop an insurer from robbing you of the support you need to recover.

Who Can I Hold Responsible If I Get Hurt at a Concert or Festival?

Under California’s premises liability laws, business and property owners, and operators, are legally bound to protect the people they invite into stores, theaters, and events.

It means owners and operators have a “duty of care” to make sure people aren’t exposed to danger as they wait in line for a ride, or visit an animal exhibit. They must be protected as they brave the rides at a fair or walk down steep stairs at a concert hall.

These and other parties can be liable for injuries that occur at their venues:

  • Officials with the 31st District Agricultural Association/Ventura County Fairgrounds. A part of The California Department of Food and Agriculture Division of Fairs & Expositions.
  • Promoters
  • Event Organizers
  • Performing Artists
  • Vendors and Exhibitors
  • Those Who Sell Food
  • State Ride Inspectors with Cal/OSHA
  • Contractors Working at Fairs and Operating Rides and Booths
  • Ride Manufacturers

It’s critical to have legal representation when having to file a claim against a Ventura County or California government agency. Government departments enjoy legal protections that most businesses don’t.

You may have to seek permission simply to sue the Department of Food and Agriculture over an injury. Government agencies also give you a shorter statute of limitations to file a claim. You may only have months to file your claim or lose your eligibility to ask for financial help. These departments will also have state lawyers ready to attack your case and the evidence.

Your Quirk Ventura personal injury lawyer helps you make all the deadlines necessary and gathers the proof to force government officials to accept blame for their mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing a waiver form mean I can’t ask for help after I’m injured?

No. You can often still earn compensation even if you signed a waiver form before buying a ticket. You will usually agree to a waiver of liability by checking a box online at purchase. Sometimes your ticket is a waiver form that you agree to simply by using it to enter the fairgrounds or event venue.

What If I Can’t Afford to Pay a Ventura County Lawyer for my case?

Quirk Law works on a contingency basis, meaning there is no upfront cost. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then we take our fee from the award you receive from an insurance company.

How long am I given to file an injury claim after getting hurt at a Ventura County event?

California allows victims to wait up to two years before filing an injury claim against a careless property owner or operator. A case involving Ventura County may have a much shorter timeline of eligibility. Act as quickly as possible. When you wait, evidence can disappear, surveillance video might be erased, and witnesses could become hard to find.

Contact a Ventura County Fair Accident Lawyer

Schedule a free case review with our Ventura Fair Injury Lawyers here at Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, APC. We can talk about what happened, how it happened, and how it has affected you or your loved one. After that, we will go over all of the legal options available to you and your family.

Our lawyers want to handle the frustrating negotiations with insurance companies for theaters and venues while giving you time to focus on getting better.