I fell during a rehearsal on high school property due to the orchestra pit not being secured to the stage, am I entitled to damages?

I fell during a rehearsal on high school property due to the orchestra pit not being secured to the stage, am I entitled to damages?

During dance rehearsal for a local theatre at a local high school I fell and tore a ligament in my knee. There is a detachable orchestra pit that was not secured to the stage and during a turn it separated, causing me to lose my balance and tear a ligament in my knee. I was in an immobilizer for 2 weeks, missed work and had medical bills. A month later I saw the doctor for a check up because I did not see improvement. Am I entitled to damages?

Asked on February 24, 2012 under Personal Injury, California

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