If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a La Colombe Coffee Roasters, or any other restaurant, due to the owner's failure to address a hazardous condition, you may qualify for personal injury compensation. An unsafe condition such as a slippery floor, insufficient lighting, or an unmarked hazard could result in serious injuries. A personal injury lawyer may be able to assist you to understand your rights, gather crucial evidence, and negotiate with the relevant insurance company to secure the personal injury compensation you deserve.
Possible Injuries From a Slip and Fall Accident
The nature of an injury may depend on age, how you fell and if you have any pre-existing injuries. A slip and fall accident could cause serious injuries. These may include:
- whiplash,
- sprains,
- spinal damage,
- hip fracture,
- head trauma,
- concussion,
- chronic pain,
- broken bones,
- a herniated disc.
Medical treatment is not cheap, so a severe injury could lead to expensive medical bills and lost wages. Seeking medical attention as soon as possible and seeking legal guidance is crucial following an accident.
Four Elements of Personal Injury
A restaurant owner has a legal duty of care to ensure a safe environment for customers. This responsibility includes addressing potential hazards such as wet floors, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces. If you are injured in a slip and fall accident due to a hazard that should not have been present, the restaurant may be liable for your injuries.
To establish a personal injury claim, you should consider the following elements:
- Duty of care, which means that the restaurant owner had a responsibility to maintain a safe environment.
- Breach of duty, which is what happens when the owner failed to address or warn about hazardous conditions.
- Causation, when the hazardous conditions directly caused your injury.
- Damages, that you might be able to claim are due to physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of the slip and fall.
For example, if you slipped and fell and were injured at a La Colombe Coffee Roasters, or any other restaurant, due to a hazard that hadn’t been fixed, you must demonstrate that the injury could have been prevented if the owner had properly maintained the premises. Providing evidence, such as photos, witness statements, or surveillance footage, can add strength to your claim.
How to Win a Slip and Fall Claim
If you file a claim for compensation you need to do the following:
- Report the accident as quickly as possible but do not accept fault;
- File an official accident report;
- Do not sign any liability forms;
- Gather appropriate evidence such as photos and videos of the scene and the injuries;
- Get the names/contact details of witnesses and ask for witness statements;
- Prove that La Colombe Coffee Roasters or any other restaurant was negligent and it was this negligence that caused you to slip and fall because they failed to follow basic safety protocols and didn’t warn customers about the potential hazards.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney Today
A lawyer can work on your behalf and help to ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to. This allows you to spend the correct amount of time recovering. An attorney will help you gather suitable evidence, prove who is at fault, and build a strong case. Accidents are often confusing and property owners and insurance companies are rarely 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 La Colombe Coffee Roasters,
or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
