When you leave your home to go to a restaurant it is unlikely that you would ever believe you could be involved in a slip and fall accident and sustain a life threatening injury. However, it seems you can never be too careful and statistics indicate that restaurant slip and fall accidents are commonplace but many victims put such accidents down to their own fault.
It’s not only the fact that you are suffering pain from your injuries but your personal financial situation is most likely affected too. If you firmly believe that your accident was due to someone else’s negligence such as a member of staff at the restaurant you ate at where the accident and slip and fall injury happened, you should not dwell on the matter but contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as you have recovered sufficiently to think properly.
By doing this you may find you are eligible for personal injury compensation from the restaurant responsible for your accident.
Like most sit-down restaurants, it is well managed and has a good reputation for menu and style. However, a rainy day or a shortage of staff could cause a lapse in ensuring the restaurant is safe for users.
Common Injuries in a Restaurant Fall
It’s important if a spill has occurred, whether it’s food or drink, that it is cleared up immediately, otherwise an unsuspecting customer could slip and fall and hit his or her head on a sharp object like the corner of a table. If this happens a serious head injury could result especially if the victim being unaware of the hazard was unable to break the fall meaning the impact could be serious and may have long term health and financial consequences while recovery takes place.
A serious brain injury inflicted could mean a long recovery period where medical expenses need to be paid and loss of earnings is encountered.
Lawsuits Following a Restaurant Accident
If you have slipped and fallen in a public place and you know it was the fault of someone else you may be able to recover compensation under premises liability law which states that the person responsible for a premises, whether a restaurant, apartment block or parking plot is obliged by law to ensure there are no hazards preventing safe use.
You need to be able to provide sufficient evidence that showed the restaurant owner was negligent and the unattended spill or hazard that caused your fall should have been removed.
If restaurant staff have failed to remove trash that could be a potential hazard despite warnings from customers this failure may be used as evidence to support a personal injury lawsuit arising from a slip and fall accident at that restaurant.
Why a Lawyer’s Expertise Counts
Because of the complexity of premises liability law and the importance of obtaining sufficient evidence to demonstrate who was liable for your injuries, it is important to use an experienced accident attorney as soon as your injuries allow you to do so.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Logan's Roadhouse, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
