There are many different types of accidents such as traffic accidents, boating accidents and elevator accidents many of which get reported at least on a local news channel.
However, slip and fall accidents often aren’t sensational enough to get reported unless someone well known was involved. Slips and falls account for thousands of accidents throughout the country every year many of which result in serious injuries and occur in public places such as restaurants, shopping malls, cross walks and parking lots.
In fact, in places that a person would least expect as they would expect such areas to be clear of any likely slip and fall obstacles. When a slip and fall accident occurs the victim often puts it down to lack of care on his or her part. This is often not the case and the accident is often due to negligence by the person responsible for the area the slip and fall accident happen.
It is the type of busy restaurant that could be at fault of a slip and fall accident only if a supervisor doesn’t mindfully manage the restaurant and liquids and food are left on the floor for too long with no warning to customers.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
A restaurant isn’t necessarily a dangerous place to be and if a slip and fall accident does take place, it is not often fatal. However, there is the potential for a serious back injury if you slip and falls backwards hitting your back hard on an object like a table and causes spinal damage.
Because an accident in a restaurant is unexpected, the you may not have sufficient warning to grab hold of anything to help break the fall. Spinal damage can be very serious and life changing. If the accident was due to negligent action of a staff member in the restaurant and you were seriously injured, you should consider taking legal action.
Legal Action Following a Restaurant Accident
Despite the fact that you may be covered by your state’s liability laws you will need to find enough evidence to prove the action of the restaurant caused your injuries. A big restaurant chain may go to any lengths to clear its name and uphold its reputation. A successful claim might be possible if you slipped and fell on a takeaway steak burger carton that had been dropped on the floor and had been there for a considerable period of time with plenty of time for the staff or manager to notice and remove.
Hire an Experienced Attorney For Your Claim
Trying to take on a restaurant on your own will be difficult so to get the compensation you deserve so you are advised to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer who will work to get the compensation you deserve.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Steak N Shake, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
