Slip and fall or slip, trip and fall accidents are the sort of accidents that could happen just about anywhere, even in a restaurant you have been to, many times before. Sometimes you slip and fall because you weren’t looking where you were going.
At other times, it is the place you were visiting that made the conditions more accident prone. Whatever the cause of the accident, if you were not to blame, you may be able to claim compensation from the owner of the property or the people who were working there.
A personal injury claim is much more likely to be successful if you get professional legal help.
Types of Injuries Possible in a Restaurant Slip and Fall Accident
If you do slip and fall over in a restaurant it suggests that something may have been wrong with the way the floor was laid out or the way it had been maintained or cleaned. Perhaps the floor covering was uneven, torn or missing in a few places or food or drinks had been spilled on the floor.
Restaurant managers are expected to maintain clean and sanitary environments and ensure that patrons are safe in their establishment.
Injuries typical of a restaurant slip and fall include:
- minor cuts and bruises as you hit the ground;
- sprains, typically of the ankles and wrists;
- hip or shoulder dislocation;
- bone fractures and breakages, especially fingers, hands and arms;
- burns or scalds, especially if you were holding hot food or drink when you slipped or you fell on to a hot object.
Slip and fall accidents are unexpected, so some of the worst injuries such as damage to the back, neck or head happen because you fail to take preventative action fast enough.
Contact an Expirienced Attorney Before Taking Legal Action
Few restaurant owners or managers are prepared to admit fault readily. The usual strategy is for them to claim that you were to blame for your own accident.
It helps to enlist the professional support of an expirienced personal injury attorney to assess the chances of achieving a successful compensation claim, provide valuable advice and pursue legal 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 Nando's Restaurant, or any other party you may not be entitled to any compensation.
