Slip and Fall Accidents at an Italian Restaurant
Restaurants are not the sorts of places that you think of when it comes to accidents. After all, you only go to a restaurant to have something to eat, not to enjoy risk taking.
You are likely to be relaxed and off your guard. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to anticipate every hazard, especially if you weren’t responsible for putting it there.
What few people realize is just how expensive an accident can end up being. You shouldn't have to pay for the cost of injuries that aren’t your fault, but you may need help proving that someone else was responsible.
When a Trip to a Restaurant Ends in an Injury
Accidents can happen in some unlikely places, even somewhere as familiar as a favorite restaurant.
Whenever a restaurant chain becomes successful, the number of franchises grows and it is harder to ensure consistent standards. That doesn’t make accidents inevitable but it may mean that occasionally an individual manager, or even a single employee, fails to take their responsibility for customer safety as seriously as they should.
Typical Slip and Fall Injuries
Some common slip and fall injuries are cuts and bruises as well as sprains and strains. It’s unlikely to bother pursuing legal action as a result of minor injuries, but if it means losing wages, that’s a different matter.
Because many slip and fall accidents are unexpected, it is always possible that a more serious injury results. That could include a broken bone or a bad back, neck or head injury.
One of the worst case scenarios is an injury that results in partial or complete paralysis or TBI (traumatic brain injury).
Lawsuits Possible After a Slip and Fall Injury
It’s not easy persuading a restaurant owner that one of their employees was responsible for your accident unless the accident happened in plain sight of many other witnesses. To do so, you will need to prove liability. That means you need some clear evidence and some eye witnesses.
One example of restaurant liability is when a restaurant has a loose carpet that needs repairing or replacing. If the restaurant manager knows that it could result in a trip hazard but puts off doing anything about it then this may mean that he or she is liable for any injuries caused.
Get Professional Help From a Lawyer
It may prove a mistake to think that you can deal with a restaurant or other property owner without professional legal help. An experienced personal injury lawyer may be the difference between having to shoulder the cost of an accident you did not cause and being awarded a settlement which you badly need.
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 Carrabba's Italian Grill, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
