The word ‘accident’ is really a misnomer as it implies that there is no real reason why it happens. In fact, every accident has a cause. If you slip over and fall down injuring yourself, why did it happen? These sorts of accidents happen very commonly and sometimes it’s simply because you just didn’t look where you were going! At other times, especially when you are on someone else’s property, it is someone else’s fault. If you visit a restaurant and injure yourself because the floor was slippery, the restaurant owner or manager may be to blame.
Serious injuries can be enormously costly, especially if you have to spend a lot of time recovering or being treated. If your injuries were caused by obvious negligence, you should contact an attorney to see if you can claim financial compensation.
When Accidents Happen at an Inn
Few people expect to have an accident when they go to a restaurant or hotel for a meal, but it is always a possibility. Any restaurant might be accident prone, but usually it only happens if safety has been neglected by the management or staff working there.
As with many other restaurant chains it is always possible that one or more in the chain does not maintain high standards of safety, which can increase the chances of an accident happening.
Injuries From a Restaurant Slip and Fall
Most accidents where someone slips over or trips up happen because there is something unsafe about the floor or there is a potential hazard that is lying around on the floor that causes the accident. It is possible that the accident victim could still have serious injuries if they fall over on something hard or sharp or twist their body in such a way that an important organ is damaged. Usually, the most common slip and fall injuries in somewhere like a restaurant are:
- Broken or fractured bones
- Sprains and strains
- Cuts and bruises
- Facial damage
- Dislocation of joints, especially the hip, neck and shoulder
- Spinal damage
- Damage to the brain.
Initiating a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Legal action against private property owners because of injuries is controlled by each state’s premises liability legislation. In most cases, it must be clearly demonstrated that the property owner, or whoever was working for them, was at fault.
How an Experienced PI Attorney Can Help You
An experienced personal injury attorney can make all the difference if you are wondering whether you can make a claim for compensation in the event of a serious accident at a restaurant. The attorney will be able to give you an opinion about the chances of success if you make a claim based on state law and the amount of evidence that you may be able to provide. Witnesses to the accident are normally vital and if you do have an accident and are able to do so, it will certainly help your chances if you can make a note of who witnessed what happened to you and how the accident happened.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Village Inn, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
