There are four elements of negligence – duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. If you slip and fall in a restaurant such as Boston Market, or any other restaurant, and may prove that the accident was caused by negligence, you may recover compensation for your damages through a personal injury claim.
If you, or a family member, does end up with serious injuries, perhaps because you may have slipped over on a greasy floor surface, you may be staring at bills for medical treatment you never anticipated.
Someone else may be to blame because they were negligent in attending to the condition of the establishment you visited, you may be able to claim damages from them to help pay for the cost of your injuries. In any personal injury claim, it is best to seek advice from an experienced accident attorney before taking legal action.
Slip and Fall Accidents are a Possibility in a Restaurant
You may slip over and end up with your arm or leg in plaster in many places, but there has to be something which causes the accident.
Floors in these fast food restaurants are deliberately kept easy to clean with hard surfaces like linoleum on them. It doesn’t take much to make them quite slippery.
p> If the restaurant is well managed, these sorts of hazards rarely cause a problem, because if food, trash or spilled liquids end up on the ground, an employee is directed to clean it up before someone slips over.
The problem may occur when this sort of care is absent or if staff do not give the proper consideration for the safety of their customers
Slip and fall accidents don’t always mean a serious injury but from time to time this is what may happen. It’s always a possibility when the slip takes place unexpectedly.
The most likely injuries, apart from cuts, scrapes and bruises are broken bones, especially limbs, dislocation of the shoulder, elbow or hip and damage to the neck, face and head.
Because many fast food restaurants have easy to clean, but hard floor surfaces, an unexpected fall may result in quite an impact, the extent of the damage depends on how the fall takes place and what part of the body hits the floor first.
Don’t Delay if You are Thinking of Filing a Claim
If you are thinking of filing a claim against the restaurant or property owner because of an injury caused by negligence, don’t delay too long. You will need enough evidence to show whose fault the accident was.
There may be witnesses who may help to vouch for what happened. Both of these are easier to find if you file for damages as soon after the accident as you are able to do so.
An experienced personal injury attorney will prove to be invaluable in terms of advice proffered about your legal options and practical help given if you decide to pursue a claim for compensation.
*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 Boston Market, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
