If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident while at a Biggby Coffee shop, or any other restaurant, due to the owner's negligence for failing to address a hazardous condition, you may be entitled to compensation. A slippery floor, poor lighting, or an unmarked hazard could lead to a serious injury.
A personal injury lawyer may be able to help you understand your rights, help you gather evidence and negotiate with the relevant insurance company to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall Accident
The nature of the injury can vary based on age, how you fell and any pre-existing injuries. A slip and fall accident could cause serious injuries, including broken bones, sprains, concussions, whiplash, a herniated disc and spinal damage. Victims could also suffer from a head trauma, hip fracture, or chronic pain. These injuries can lead to costly medical bills and lost wages. Seeking medical attention and legal guidance is crucial after an accident.
Four Elements of Personal Injury
There are four main parts of a personal injury claim that need to be proven to prove liability in a slip and fall accident at Bigby Coffee or any other restaurant which are:
- The restaurant’s duty of care to its customers, which means the restaurant has a legal responsibility to ensure reasonable care is taken toward its customers when they use its premises.
- Breach of duty, which means Bigby Coffee or any other restaurant failed to ensure duty of care by acting negligently, recklessly, or intentionally inflicting harm on the person injured in the slip and fall.
- Causation, which means the victim of the slip and fall accident must be able to provide the evidence that proves that the restaurant’s breach of duty directly caused the slip and fall and the injuries.
- Damages which is when the slip and fall victim must have suffered actual harm or losses due to the slip and fall accident and subsequent injury and has to pay medical expenses, has lost wages while recovering, has experienced pain and suffering, or emotional distress due to the injury.
How to Win a Slip and Fall Claim
If you file a claim for compensation you need to do the following:
- report the incident but do not accept fault;
- file an official accident report to Bigby Coffee management;
- do not sign any liability forms;
- gather appropriate evidence, such as photos and/or videos of the scene and the injuries;
- get names and contact information of witnesses and ask for witness statements;
- prove that the restaurant was negligent and caused you to slip and fall because they didn’t follow basic safety protocols and didn’t warn customers about potential hazards.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney Today
A lawyer can advocate on your behalf and get you the compensation you deserve. This allows you to focus on your recovery. An attorney will help you gather evidence, establish who is at fault, and build your case. Accidents can be confusing and property owners and insurance companies aren't quick to accept legal responsibility.
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*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Biggby Coffee, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
