In Burbank, California, both men and women go to the local hair salon on a regular basis to get the latest fashion in hair trends, or to up keep their regular hair cut. Sometimes people have their hair dyed by the hair professional and go from being a brunette to a blond in a matter of hours. In the world of cosmetology there are certain regulations a hair stylist must follow to ensure the safety of the person whose hair they are cutting or dying with chemicals. The use of scissors and clippers as well as bleach and other chemicals can cause injuries to customers if the hair professional does not exercise caution in using the instruments and solutions.
One example of a hair salon injury is one reported by a woman who was confused as to the liability of a hair salon if they injure you. She reports that while having her hair cut short, the hair stylist was using clipper near the back of her neck and upon the careless handling by the stylist of the clippers, the woman suffered a deep cut on her neck. The hair professional acted as though it was not that big of a deal and that the customer had no right to be concerned.
But when the woman went home here husband informed her that the cut was very deep and bleeding a lot. The woman complained of significant pain from the cut and attempted to contact the hair salon about this incident. Her husband applied a pain relief ointment to her deep cut, but it did not make the pain completely go away. The manager of the salon only asked what the woman would like her to do about the cut and offered no form of acceptance for liability of this woman's injuries.
In cases such as a hair salon injury in Burbank and the surrounding areas, it is important to know and make note of all of the details concerning the injury and make a record of the dates and actions of the hair professional. Hair salon injuries are not uncommon, and are a growing in legal awareness every day. There have been court cases that have been awarded settlements for scalp burns or injuries caused by improper handling of hair chemicals or instruments.
If you have ever been the victim of an injury which you suffered as the result of a negligent or careless hair professional in the cities of Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena or the surrounding areas. you should contact one of our Burbank Hair Salon Injury Lawyers today for a free, confidential consolation so that your questions may be answered. Call us toll free at (800)-704-8237.
