Slip and Fall Accidents at a Restaurant
Have you suffered from a slip and fall or trip and fall accident and wondered why it all happened? You may be stuck with paying for medical treatment you can ill afford and know all along that it was not your own fault.
These sorts of unexpected accidents can be demoralizing if you have to worry about paying bills you never anticipated and you may even be worrying about losing your job or at least losing wages or part of your salary if you have to recover at home for any length of time.
Each state provides legitimate users of private property a certain amount of protection if they have an accident while on someone else’s property and the accident has been caused by negligence on the part of the owner.
Talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as you can to see if you can get help to recover what the accident has cost you.
Accidents can happen anywhere, especially when your mind is not expecting anything to occur. Most restaurant patrons expect to be able to sit down for a meal and use the facilities without tripping over on junk or slipping on something wet and slippery.
Large restaurant chains may mean that there is the odd poorly managed one or one where safety concerns are not taken seriously enough. That’s when an unsuspecting patron can end up on their back due to a wet floor or suffer some other debilitating injury.
Injuries Caused by a Slip and Fall at a Restaurant
Typical injuries caused by a slip and fall or trip and fall are rarely fatal and often are only minor, but occasionally may be more serious. It all depends on the way you fall over and what you hit as you fall down.
Cuts and bruises, fractures and broken bones are the more common moderate injuries and all need some sort of immediate attention.
The worst injuries are spinal and brain damage if you land awkwardly on your back or hit your head hard.
Accidents may not just result from a fall in a restaurant. They can happen because of an encounter with something far too hot to handle or a piece of equipment that is hot and has been left lying around unprotected.
Is a Compensation Claim Possible?
If the blame for your accident lies with the restaurant or one or more of its employees, then you may be able to claim compensation with the help of a personal injury attorney.
The burden of proof is on your claim that the accident was not your fault. This may not be easy to prove, especially if the restaurant owner or manager insists that you were being careless.
A typical case that could result in proving liability is if one of the employees at the restaurant cleaned the floor of the restroom, but didn’t warn patrons that it could be slippery.
Usually, the area would be closed or at least a notice put up to warn of a slip hazard.
Help From a Lawyer
Accidents that happen on private property are rarely straightforward and it is usually advisable to seek professional legal help to help with making a claim.
Experienced lawyers will know whether you have any chance of success if you pursue the restaurant owner or employees for compensation.
They will help with obtaining evidence that can help prove liability and understand how to negotiate with insurance companies to obtain a fair settlement to help you get your life back on track.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Red Robin, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
