Have you, or a family member, suffered from a bad accident while having a meal in a restaurant or while you were out shopping? Accidents can mean unexpected bills and disruption to normal family life. Plans for things like vacations, college, careers, home improvements and much more can be dashed with a serious injury that was not your fault. Who was responsible?
If the property owner was to blame, you may be able to claim compensation because the owner, or any of their employees were liable under the state’s premises liability laws. It’s not usually easy to prove who was liable. It helps to get the help of a professional accident lawyer if you are contemplating making a claim.
Injuries Could be Permanent
If you do slip up or trip over in a restaurant you are most likely to suffer embarrassment, but occasionally more serious injuries can result. The worst injuries are permanent brain injuries or severe damage to the spinal cord that can result in paralysis. These serious injuries should not be the responsibility of the victim if they were caused by sloppy or negligent behavior on the part of restaurant owners, managers or staff. Long term or worse, life-long injuries, will need huge compensation settlements if the victim is going to have any chance of a normal life.
How a Personal Injury Claim Could Help
You may be able to claim compensation if it can be proved beyond doubt that the restaurant staff or management were to blame for your accident. This may not be easy. A typical accident for which the restaurant may be liable is when a customer falls over a discarded tray left on the floor. If the tray had only been just dropped on the floor it is unlikely that the restaurant could be blamed, but if it had been here for an hour or more without being picked up, then this makes the restaurant more liable.
An Experienced Attorney Can Make All the Difference
Personal injury claims can be difficult to settle against restaurants. Owners and managers are reluctant to admit they were liable and insurance companies try and avoid having to make payments, even when serious injuries have taken place. The assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney can make a difference.
*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 Big Boys Restaurant, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
