Nail Salon Infection Lawsuit in Florida
Many people enjoy going to the nail salon for a manicure and pedicure. However, research has revealed that beauty salons can potentially spread fungal, viral, and bacterial diseases. In addition to failing to sterilize equipment adequately, cosmetic products are a favorable environment for the multiplication of microbes, which can spread infections.
As a result of these infections, nail salon infection lawsuits have increased in recent years. Infections from nail salons can cause severe injuries and long-term harm to consumers.
Can I Sue a Nail Salon in Florida for an Infection?
Nail salons are responsible for ensuring that their customers receive safe services. They must take reasonable measures to prevent any foreseeable harm. Reasonable steps a nail salon may take to protect customers from injuries include ensuring that the premises are clean and sterilizing equipment after each use.
When a nail salon fails to use reasonable care to protect customers from harm, it could be liable for damages due to negligence. Depending on the cause of the infection or injury, the salon could be liable under other causes of action, such as premises liability.
Proving a Breach of Duty in a Nail Salon Infection Lawsuit
If you sue a nail salon for damages, you must prove that the salon breached its duty of care to provide safe premises and services. You must also prove that the salon’s breach of duty was the cause of your injuries.
Breaches of duty may arise from:
- Failing to clean and sterilize equipment after each use
- Violating relevant guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other federal or state licensing and regulatory agencies
- Inadequately trained technicians and employees
- Failing to supervise staff members
- Allowing unlicensed individuals to perform services
- Using unsanitary and/or contaminated products
- Not properly caring for a customer when there is an accidental injury, such as cuts and abrasions during a mani/pedi
- Failing to warn customers of risks involved in receiving services
Many nail salons now require customers to sign waivers before they receive services. The waivers attempt to release the nail salon and employees from liability for injuries and infections. However, a waiver does not release the nail salon from all liability.
You may still have a claim if the nail salon or a technician was negligent. The waiver does not absolve parties of negligence. Likewise, if a staff member intentionally caused you harm, a waiver would not release the responsible parties from liability.
What Damages Can I Receive in a Nail Salon Infection Lawsuit in Florida?
If another party caused your injury, you may receive compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
The damages in a claim against a nail salon may include:
- Past and future medical bills and expenses
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Lost wages and benefits
- Rehabilitative therapies
- Diminished quality of life
- Reduced earning capacity
- Impairments and disabilities
- Out-of-pocket expenses
The damages you receive depend on the facts and circumstances of your case. Before recovering compensation for your claim, you must prove the legal elements of negligence, an intentional tort, premises liability, or another applicable cause of action.
Evidence could include medical records, reports from government agencies, inspection reports, photographs of the salon, testimony from other customers, and opinions from expert witnesses. A Florida personal injury lawyer can investigate your claim to gather evidence proving liability.
Is There a Deadline for Filing a Nail Salon Infection Lawsuit in Florida?
The Florida statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of injury. However, the deadline to file claims for intentional torts and strict liability could be longer.
Because there are exceptions to the general rule and the facts of your case could change the deadline to file a lawsuit, prompt legal advice is the best way to protect your rights. An attorney can review your case during a no-cost consultation. They will advise you of your legal rights, including the time to file a claim.
A Jacksonville Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You With a Nail Salon Infection Lawsuit
If you have questions about a nail salon injury lawsuit, contact our Jacksonville personal injury lawyers for a free consultation. Our attorneys can help you seek the compensation you deserve if another party causes harm and losses.
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