Most people are right to think that driving a car down a highway is more dangerous than going to a restaurant or a supermarket, but it’s still possible to be seriously injured after a simple trip to a fast food outlet.
All it takes is a slippery surface or a rough, torn or uneven floor covering and you could quite easily slip or trip over and injure yourself. These sorts of unexpected injuries can prove a financial burden on you and your family, especially if your insurance doesn’t cover medical treatment.
If the accident can be proven to have been caused by the restaurant owner, management or staff, then you may have grounds for a personal injury claim.
How You Could Wind Up being Injured at a Restaurant
It’s unlikely that you will have an accident in a well managed restaurant. However, many fast food chains are run by franchisees and they don’t all aspire to the same sort of standards.
If a restaurant is not so fussy about keeping its floor space clean and clear it can lead to a potential slip and fall hazard situation. Slippery or greasy floors are always a possibility in a restaurant that offers fried food. Spilled drinks and food as well as trash should be cleaned up as soon as possible, but if this doesn’t happen it’s possible that someone could trip or slip on the mess and end up on the floor.
Because most restaurant patrons have their minds and attention on their food they don’t expect to have an accident. Injuries can often be more serious than expected. Burns and scalds are possible if the contents spill over on the person as they fall down.
Contact a PI Lawyer if Your Accident Was the Fault of the Restaurant
If you think you can prove that the accident you had was caused by someone at the restaurant, whether it was the manager or one of the employees, you may have a chance of making a claim for compensation against the restaurant.
It’s best to talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as your injuries allow you to. They will have handled cases like yours many times before and can tell you what your chances of success are.
If you do go ahead with a claim, they can pursue the action on your behalf.
*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 Chevy’s Fresh Mex, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
