It’s a terrible realization that you had an accident when you went out for a meal and that you were not insured to cover the cost of the medical treatment you needed. Serious injuries can make a huge dent in your personal finances.
If the accident was not your fault, your state’s liability laws may allow you to press for damages with the help of an attorney. Compensation may be available to cover any medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering and, in some cases, a punitive damages amount if the property owner was particularly careless or negligent.
Could a Serious Accident Happen at a Restaurant?
Bad accidents, particularly things like slip and fall accidents are always a possibility at a restaurant, even a well known one.
As with many other restaurant chains, despite the brand being the same and many aspects of each restaurant being similar, there may be a difference in management style. Employees are not always as diligent in every restaurant and all it takes is for the standards to slip a little for an accident to occur.
What Could Actually Happen at a Restaurant?
The most common injuries at a restaurant are:
- Burns from hot food or equipment or open flames
- Scalds from liquids or containers that are too hot
- Slipping over on wet, oily or greasy surfaces, especially floors and stairs
- Tripping over anything that has been left on the ground unnecessarily
Apart from burns and scalds, the most likely injuries are:
- Cuts, scratches and bruises, mainly minor
- Sprained joints, especially wrists and ankles
- Fractured or broken bones, especially hips, shoulders and limbs
- Damage to the face, head, neck or back
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer as Soon as You Can
Because premises liability cases can be difficult to win without clear evidence or convincing witnesses, timing can be all important. Employees may change, other customers who were there at the time of the accident may start to forget details, evidence may be lost or even covered up. The sooner you contact a lawyer who has experience in premises liability cases the better as you are likely to need a fair payment to be negotiated to help pay all those unexpected bills.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Fuddruckers Restaurant, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
