LoanDepot Park Accident: How to Report & File an Injury Claim

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at LoanDepot Park in Miami, promptly report it to park officials and request medical help immediately. You can call the Miami Marlins Guest Experience team or look for a park employee to assist you with filing an injury claim report. When you talk to medical officials, tell them where your injury is and cooperate as they treat it.

When you speak with park officials, do not give too many details or speculate about what happened. You should not say anything that could lead someone to think you caused or contributed to your injury. If possible, take photographs and cell phone video footage and get the witnesses’ contact information. You should ask the park’s staff for a written copy of the injury claim report. After you receive medical care, review your legal options with a Miami personal injury attorney if you think LoanDepot is responsible for your injuries.

Accidents That Can Lead to Filing an Injury Claim at LoanDepot Park

LoanDepot Park, located in the Little Havana community in Miami, FL, is the ballpark home of the Miami Marlins. The park attracts thousands of South Florida visitors year-round and stands out for its modern architecture and retractable roof. In addition to hosting Marlins games, the baseball stadium hosts college football games and fundraising events.

Various kinds of accidents can happen at outdoor sporting events, including the following:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and fall accidents
• Baseball injuries (e.g., such as being hit by a baseball or other equipment)
• Elevator, stairs, or stairwell accidents
• Weather-related accidents
• Accidents related to insufficient security

Injuries resulting from any of these can include cuts, bruises, lacerations, and soft tissue wounds. Injured guests could also suffer severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, and other body trauma.

When Is a Baseball Park or Another Sports Facility Liable for Guests’ Injuries?

Accidents at baseball parks and other sports venues are common, but that doesn’t mean sports venues are responsible for them every time they occur. Life is unpredictable, and things happen. The ballpark acknowledges this to some degree. Most game visitors don’t know or realize that when they buy their LoanDepot Park tickets, they assume all risks when entering the park, per its Ticket Terms & Conditions. Sports venues commonly post these disclaimers to send the message that they are not responsible for guests’ injuries and other unfavorable outcomes they could encounter while in the park. 

However, while it is important to read these conditions and understand the risks, stadium visitors have rights, and LoanDepot Park and other ballpark stadiums have a legal obligation to minimize any on-site risks that could harm them. Injured parties can seek legal action for injuries if they can prove the venue harmed them by acting negligently.

Seeking Legal Action After a LoanDepot Park Injury

A personal injury attorney can review the situation and advise you on how you might be able to recover damages. You don’t have to worry about affording a lawyer; they can accept your case on contingency and start promptly.

Proving Negligence and Liability Is Critical to Your Case

Your lawyer must show how LoanDepot Park is responsible for your injuries for you to prevail with your injury claim or lawsuit. This requires proving:

• How the stadium’s actions or inactions were negligent
• How its negligent actions caused the accident and related injuries

If you got hurt in a slip and fall accident or a similar incident at the sports facility, you have a premises liability case. This case type requires showing the owner or operator of the facility knew or should have reasonably known or been aware of the issue that caused your slip and fall. Your attorney must also show they had enough time to correct the issue but did not. 

Proving what the sports facility knew and what it did or did not do to resolve the hazardous condition can be challenging. An attorney with experience handling these cases will know what to do. They will also know how to handle the assumption of risk defense if the facility uses it in your case. 

If you suffered another kind of injury, such as one from a flying baseball or a hurled baseball bat, you could still set out to show how the venue was negligent. Stadiums and other sporting arenas must take protective measures and follow safety codes to ensure guests’ safety.

An Injury Attorney Can Lead Your LoanDepot Park Case While You Recover 

A lawyer can manage your entire case and take care of various tasks, including:

• Documenting your account of the incident in LoanDepot Park
• Gathering supporting evidence (e.g., the injury claim report, doctor’s notes, witness statements, expert witness testimony, available video footage, etc.) 
• Identifying all liable parties responsible for your injuries (e.g., a contractor, a manufacturer, or a cleaning or maintenance company)
• Determining your economic and non-economic losses and assessing their monetary value 
• Leading negotiations for a settlement covering your expenses
• Filing a civil lawsuit per your state’s statute of limitations guidelines (In Florida, it’s generally two years, per Florida Statutes § 95.11.)
• Seeking financial recovery at trial if they cannot settle your case 

Recoverable Damages in a LoanDepot Park Accident

Common recoverable damages in a premises liability case include:

• Medical expenses
• Loss of income
• Reduced earning ability
• Property damage
• Intangible losses 
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering

Your attorney will review the incident at LoanDepot Park and determine the damages you can demand from the liable party.

Call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers After Suffering a LoanDepot Park Injury

If you or a loved one suffered an injury at LoanDepot Park in Miami-Dade County, you should report the injury promptly to the park’s staff and document the injury with an incident report and other evidence. You should also get medical care as soon as possible if you don’t accept emergency care after the accident.

You can review your legal options with our law firm to determine if the park and other liable parties demonstrated negligence that require monetary compensation. Our personal injury attorneys will review your situation and advise you on the next steps. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.