Legal Question in Personal Injury in Oregon

My daughter ( 4 years old ) and I went to a rehearsal for a recital next day at a High School auditorium ( this facility was asked by the recreation center where my daughter takes dance classes). My daughter was standing next to me in front of a chair in the auditorium when suddenly she stumble and fell over the armchair which happened to be very sharp ( I feel it later and it is very unusual and unsafe for this kind of facility, maybe a defective product?) as a result she got a deep laceration and we took her to the emergency room. She received eight stitches. My question: Since my daughter doesn't have medical insurance, and I find it very unsafe this kind of chair in the auditorium, (my daughter was not playing around) there is a way to claim legally the cost of the emergency room service as well as further expenses that can come from this accident. Who will be responsible the High School or the Recreation center which rented and sponsored the rehersal. This case happened in Oregon State.

Thanks in advance

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Asked on 6/19/10, 8:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Meek Daniel W. Meek

Either the High School or the Recreation Center is responsible for your daughter's injury, under the facts you have stated. It depends upon the contractual relationship betweeen them as to which party is liable for injuries during their activities.

I do not handle this sort of case, but the law firm of Kafoury & McDougal in Portland does. Call them for a free consultation. 503-224-2647.

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Answered on 6/20/10, 1:50 am


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