Have you been injured after a fall in a public place like a store or a restaurant?
Who was to blame for the accident? If you think that you can prove that someone at that location was to blame because you consider that the accident was entirely preventable, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
Serious injuries can become much more expensive to deal with than you might imagine. Compensation payments can certainly help to pay the bills and tide you over if you can’t return to work in a hurry. Getting the help of an experienced PI attorney is advisable if you are considering filing a claim.
Injuries Can Occur in any Restaurant
Injuries can happen quite easily when floors in a public place are littered with garbage, construction or maintenance materials are wet. Normally, well managed premises keep their properties clear of hazards.
If floors are cleaned, for instance, the wet area is roped off or a warning notice is propped up so that patrons take more care or avoid the area altogether. Trash and food remains are cleared up as soon as they are noticed.
Areas where construction or maintenance work is being carried out are restricted so that access cannot take place.
However, even though that is what should happen, not every property is ideal. When standards slip, injuries are more likely to happen. Common injuries include burns and scalds, broken bones, strains and sprains, dislocated joints, especially hips and shoulders as well as cuts and bruises.
It is important in any personal injury situation that there is strong evidence showing the cause of the accident. In fact, it is unlikely that you will win a claim for compensation if it is not clear why an accident took place.
A PI Attorney Can Help You Pursue a Compensation Claim
It can be hard trying to convince a restaurant owner or manager that an accident was their fault. Insurance companies are also reluctant to admit liability. This means that it can be an uphill battle trying to get compensation unless you enlist the help of an experienced personal injury attorney.
An accident attorney will have dealt with claims like yours many times before and is used to negotiating forcefully with insurance companies.
Even if you were partly to blame for the accident, it is usual in many states for a part of the compensation amount to be awarded. A PI attorney can advise you of your legal options.
*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 Carino's Italian Restaurant, or any other party you may not be entitled to any compensation.
