Slip and Fall at a Waffle House? You May Qualify for Compensation.
Slip and falls can be scary. Between the unexpected fall itself and the pain/medical bills that the fall can cause, it’s hard to find anything redeeming about your accident.
But what if you could at least receive compensation for the suffering caused by your fall?
If you have recently slipped and fallen at a breakfast joint, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim for your troubles.
To see if consulting an attorney may be right for you, let’s take a closer look how personal injury claims work.
Personal Injury Claims
There are many kinds of personal injuries, including automobile accidents, medical malpractice, pedestrian incidents, and slip and falls.
When a person believes that the injuries from these accidents were caused by someone else’s negligence, they can try filing a personal injury claim.
The Makings of a Strong Case
A restaurant slip and fall claim would ideally satisfy these three components:
- The hazard was the direct result of the restaurant’s property, facilities, or its staff’s actions.
- The restaurant had ample time to notice and fix this hazard, but did not.
- The injured person did not contribute to the accident.
The more a personal injury case adheres to these factors, the more likely it will help place the responsibility for the accident on them, increasing the likelihood of a successful claim.
For example: say you are walking up to a breakfast restaurant for dinner. Right outside the door, you trip on a broken area of missing sidewalk and fall, hurting your back. In this instance:
- The broken sidewalk was on the eatery's property,
- The broken sidewalk was obviously hazardous and had not been fixed, and
- There were no warning signs in place and no obvious distractions on the injured person’s part (texting, talking on the phone, etc.)
In a case like this, looking to file a personal injury claim would be a logical next step. If your accident adheres to any of these three factors, you may be eligible to file a claim as well.
Consulting with an Attorney
The best way to tell for certain if you have a potential case is to speak with a personal injury attorney.
Even if you are unsure, consulting with an attorney can provide knowledge, piece of mind, and a plan of attack should you go through with a claim.
If you are interested in taking action regarding your restaurant slip and fall accident, contact an attorney today.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Huddle House, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
