If you stop in to a restaurant for a quick bite to eat, the last thing you expect is to leave with an injury. However, slip and fall accidents are possible. Streams of customers pass through their doors every day. They buy all sorts of products both food and drink and if they are not careful with the way they handle the tray when going to their seats, this could create the conditions for an accident.
If you have slipped and fallen while in a McDonald's, or any other restaurant you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim from the restaurant as long as the accident was not your fault.
Injuries from Slipping on a Wet Floor in a Fast Food Restaurant
Slipping and falling due to the presence of a wet, slippery floor can cause all sorts of serious injuries depending whether you fall backwards or forwards. Injuries from falling forwards could be facial lacerations if you catch your face on the corner of a table or serious head injuries if you suffer a blow to your head. These sorts of injuries can take weeks to recover from and may even involve a stay in hospital.
If you fall backwards you may receive a spinal injury and you may not even be able to get up without some assistance. It is these sorts of injuries that aren’t only life changing but could cause a serious dent in your financial security. This is when a PI claim can help to carry this burden for you.
The Process for Filing a Personal Injury Claim
With any claim for personal injury you have to be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the injury was due to a slip on a wet floor in the restaurant. This could be in the form of eye witness reports, photographs taken at the scene showing the cause, a testimonial from the person who took you away for treatment and of course your physician’s report on the extent of your injuries.
Once you are sure you have all this information you should contact a personal injury lawyer to help you through what is often a difficult process. If your claim is successful you should expect to be compensated for the full cost of your medical treatment, any loss of earnings while you recover and an amount to compensate you for the pain and suffering you have had to endure because of the injuries.
Why You Need a PI lawyer
Bringing a personal injury claim against a larger corporation is never easy, but getting an experienced attorney on your team can help level the playing field.
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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 McDonald’s, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
