Property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe and hazard free, which means that if an accident takes place in somewhere like a store or a restaurant and it can be proven that the owners or one or more of the staff were responsible for unsafe conditions they can expect to be sued.
For an innocent victim who has slipped over and badly hurt themselves premises liability laws are a godsend as they mean there is a chance to recover what can be substantial medical bills, let alone potential loss of income.
Likely Hazards in a Bakery
Some kinds of accidents can happen just about anywhere, even when you are in a place as cozy as a bakery. If the accident is not your fault it is probably because you slipped over without realizing that there was a potential hazard in your path.
These type of accidents shouldn’t occur in a well managed premises and if they do occur it's because employees or managers are not looking after the welfare of their customers as well as they should.
Many places have easy maintenance type floor surfaces which are easy to keep clean but can be very slippery if they are wet or greasy. Unexpected accidents can lead to quite serious injuries, especially if you land hard on your back or hit something on the way down.
Common injuries include broken arm bones, bruised or broken ribs, collar bones and dislocated shoulder and hip joints.
Seek Out an Experienced Accident Attorney
Local bakeries and other chain restaurants and stores do have premises liability insurance which is there to cover the possibility of being sued. However, neither the owners nor their insurers like to admit fault unless they are persuaded that they have no other choice.
It is common for property owners to claim that an accident is due to the customer’s carelessness rather than due to their own negligence or poor management. That’s when the help form an experienced personal injury attorney can really make a difference.
*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 EatZi's Market and Bakery, or another party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
