Actor Who Suffered Severe Fall Injuries On Stage Wants To Sue Production Company
A Broadway actor, who suffered severe injuries as the result of a slip and fall that occurred after he fell onstage during a production of “The Little Mermaid,” has asked for a court order to preserve a stage prop in connection with a lawsuit he is planning to file. According to an Associated Press news report , 51-year-old Adrian Bailey filed the petition in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court to preserve the stage prop, a boat, so attorneys and consultants may examine it.
The actor reportedly fell through an open trap door at the bottom of the boat and fell down to the stage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater. He reportedly plummeted 30 to 40 feet and suffered severe injuries and fractures to his wrists, back, sternum, ribs, foot and pelvis. He has already undergone four surgeries and his new york premises liability attorneys say he came pretty close to breaking every bone in his body.
If and when a lawsuit is filed, Disney Theatrical Productions, the musical’s producer, will be one of the defendants. Theater company officials say they are looking into what went wrong with the prop and declined to comment to the Associated Press.
The actor would probably have a pretty good case if his attorneys and their consultants determine that a design defect or malfunction caused by the negligence of the production company caused the actor’s injuries. If that is determined, then the actor could receive compensation for his slip and fall injuries and even for loss of income and medical expenses.
The experienced and skilled New York personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. have handled several slip-and-fall and premises liability cases including claims against hotels, shopping centers and other businesses that have been negligent in maintaining their properties and making it safe for their customers. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, please contact us for a free consultation. We will help you determine if you have a case.
