Coffee shops can get very busy at times. It is times like this that accidents happen. Hot coffee gets spilled for all sorts of reasons. Cakes and other delicacies can get dropped on the floor.
These mistakes can be costly if someone slips and falls over on anything that is unexpectedly slippery. If the mess on the floor should have been removed more promptly but was ignored, or left too long, then any injured accident victim could reasonably be justified in claiming compensation.
Slip and fall injuries can be quite serious and may become a huge financial burden if injuries are long term. A successful personal injury claim can help relieve this burden by paying for medical treatment, replacing lost earnings and providing compensation for the pain and suffering experienced. It is advisable to use a personal injury lawyer throughout the process of making a claim.
How a Slip and Fall Accident Could Occur
It would not be unusual for things to spill onto the floor or fall on to the floor. These things are usually spotted quite quickly and the mess cleaned up. Cafe and coffee shop floor surfaces tend to be very smooth, like many coffee shops where customers are coming and going all the time.
It makes cleaning easier. The only problem is that even the slightest amount of moisture or liquid on such a floor can make it dangerously slippery.
Managers really have to keep a close watch on what is happening beyond the counter as they can be held responsible if someone slips up on a wet patch that has been left for too long. No-one can complain if the accident happens immediately after a spill has taken place, but will certainly complain if nothing is done about it.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Before you file a personal injury claim for an injury that you believe was not your fault, you need to be sure you have evidence that negligence on the part of the employees or management was responsible for your injury. There are two things that have to be shown here. One is that the accident could have been avoided and should not have happened if the staff had been taking their responsibility for safety seriously.
The second thing is that the negligent attitude to safety caused your particular injuries. As long as there were other customers in the coffee shop you should be able to find someone who noticed that you slipped over on something wet and slippery and that the mess hadn’t been removed quickly enough.
In addition to proof of negligence, you will need a doctor’s report about your injury, as well as any other medical reports, evidence of any surgery performed as well as receipts and invoices for payments you have had to make. If you have had to stay at home, or not been able to get to work, get confirmation of what this has cost you as well.
It’s Advisable to Use a Personal Injury Lawyer
There is little point in battling a coffee shop or their insurer over a claim by yourself. Leave it to an experienced personal injury lawyer if the lawyer thinks you have good grounds for claiming compensation. Complete the Free Case Evaluation today!
*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 Starbucks, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
