No one goes to a restaurant, store or mall to hurt themselves, but accidents can happen anywhere outside the family home. In fact, ordinary slip, trip and fall type accidents are probably a lot more common than most of us think. Many of them are caused by poor management of the sorts of places we often go to for shopping or have a meal.
It’s no fun having an accident in somewhere like an A & W restaurant or any similar restaurants, especially if you are badly injured. Injuries mean treatment. If your insurance doesn’t cover that or any loss in income because you have to spend time away from work, you may be wondering who is going to pay the bills. If it can be proved that you weren’t responsible for your accident, you may be able to claim compensation with the help of a personal injury attorney. The sooner you investigate this, the better.
What Sort of Injuries Could Result From a Slip and Fall in a Restaurant?
One of the main reasons why serious injuries happen at all in what may seem such an unlikely place like a burger restaurant is because they happen unexpectedly. Restaurant patrons go to a restaurant to eat and don’t expect to fall over. When they do slip up on a wet floor or something equally slippery like food remains, they are more likely to fall awkwardly, breaking bones, injuring the face, head and back. Apart from slipping over or tripping up, the other possible injuries that happen in a restaurant are burns and scalds from food or drinks that are presented too hot to handle safely.
Lawsuits That Might Result From a Restaurant Accident
Each state has a statute that allows accident victims to sue a property owner if it can be clearly established that a serious injury has resulted from negligence on the part of the owner or their appointed manager or other employees. For example, if a restaurant manager ensured that a restroom was cleaned every few hours, but did not prevent patrons from using it while the floor was still wet from mopping, this means that they may be liable if an accident happens. For a personal injury claim to have any chance of success, the injured party must be able to show a clear link between a failure to prevent a known hazard by the manager and the accident.
Successful Lawsuits After a Slip and Fall Accident
Even if you think that a restaurant manager or the chain was clearly to blame for your accident, it can be difficult to actually prove it. If you try and negotiate compensation by yourself you may find that the restaurant claims that you weren’t careful enough and they are not responsible.
It makes sense to get the help of an experienced personal injury attorney who has dealt with these sorts of claims before. The attorney will help evaluate your claim carefully, find evidence that can help substantiate your claim and negotiate forcefully on your behalf with the property owner and their insurer. You can find a qualified attorney in your area by taking our free evaluation.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against A&W Restaurant, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
