Slip, trip and fall accidents are the sorts of accidents that rarely get in the news. And yet, people fall over every day and may suffer excruciating pain and may be hospitalized for days or weeks and they then have to work out how they are going to pay for it all. These sorts of accidents may happen almost anywhere, on a sidewalk, crossing a street, in a shopping mall, in a store or even in a well known restaurant like a Bob Evans, or any other restaurant .
Not every accident is your own fault. It may be the fault of whoever looks after or owns the place you happen to have had the accident. The state’s liability laws determine who is liable and who is responsible for paying compensation, if at all. In any accident situation where there is doubt who was to blame, you should contact an accident attorney as soon as possible.
What Could Go Wrong at a Restaurant?
As with many restaurant chains across the U.S., quality of management may vary and it is always possible that a locally based manager or employees fail to maintain satisfactory standards of hygiene and general customer safety. That’s when a slip, trip and fall type accident may become a possibility.
Injuries Possible After a Fall in a Restaurant
Burns, scalds, slips, trips and falls and food poisoning are all the things that may cause grief in a restaurant visit if you are unlucky to be somewhere where management is slack. The most common accident and one that is rarely reported unless someone well known is involved is a slip, trip and fall. If you fall over on something slippery or lying in the way on the ground, you may fall awkwardly, twisting your limbs and straining or spraining your body.
If you are lucky, you may get away with just your dignity at stake or a few scratches or bruises. If you are not so lucky you may end up with broken bones or at worst brain damage or severe back or neck pain.
Is a Lawsuit Possible?
Claiming compensation after being injured may be possible but it depends on you being able to prove that the restaurant or at least one of its employees was definitely responsible for your accident. This may prove to be quite a difficult process. The court will look at the specific details of the accident and what evidence there is to show what happened and whether it may have been avoided. For instance, say you tripped over entering the front door at a Bob Evans or any other restaurant. Why did you trip over? If the accident was caused by a poorly maintained entrance way, which the manager was aware about but had put off doing anything about, this may mean that the manager was liable.
How an Accident Attorney Can Help You
An experienced attorney may make all the difference if you need to take legal action. If you face huge medical bills or face months off work or loss of income, then you may consider contacting an attorney as soon as possible to explain your situation. The attorney will have the experience to suggest whether you should take legal action and your chances of success.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Bob Evans Restaurant, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
