If you have been injured in any sort of accident that was not your fault, whether it was on a sidewalk, in a car, in a restaurant or a shopping center, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the person, business or government agency that was responsible.
Of course, not all accidents are someone else’s fault and we all have to take responsibility for our own mistakes, but when someone else is to blame, why should you have to pay the bills to keep you alive or make you better?
It’s a good idea to get the opinion of a personal injury attorney if you are a victim of negligence outside your home. Most personal injury attorneys (although not all of them) will provide their services on a contingency fee basis, so there is no worry about having to pay legal fees straight away.
Possible Injuries at a Bar or Restaurant
There are a number of injuries that tend to be associated with slip and fall accidents in places like restaurants. Although these accidents are unlikely to be fatal, they can certainly be quite serious. Burns and scalds can happen when a customer’s arm is jogged or they slip over hen holding hot food or drinks or both.
If this wasn’t enough if they slip right over they could experience all sorts of nasty injuries, including broken arm bones, facial and tooth damage, dislocated neck, spine, hip and shoulder joints, and brain damage.
Even alert and athletic people can be caught out by the unexpected nature of slip and fall injuries making them more serious than accidents where the victim is more aware that a hazard might exist.
Property owners are required to take out premises liability insurance to cover accidents, so it ought to be a simple process of filling in a form and receiving a payment, but most, cases aren't that simple.
Don’t Expect to Claim Compensation Easily Without a Lawyer
It can be hard to convince a restaurant owner and their insurer that they were in the wrong when you had an accident. You may even find that you are blamed for the accident.
As a successful claim for compensation depends on finding sufficient evidence to link the accident to a case of negligence it can be sensible to leave the case to an experienced lawyer to sort out.
In most cases, a personal injury lawyer will only recommend legal action if your case seems convincing, but if this is what is suggested, the lawyer will help you to pursue your PI claim more skillfully and vigorously.
*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 Twin Peaks, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
