When you enter a restaurant, it is only normal to expect it to be clean and safe, so you don’t suffer injuries. If a restaurant operator is negligent, and the building has maintenance issues or isn’t properly cleaned, then patrons or visitors could suffer serious injuries. If restaurant employees were negligent and you suffered a slip and fall inside the building and that caused you serious injuries and damages, then you can ask to be compensated for your losses through a personal injury claim against the restaurant. Because these claims are complicated, get the help of a lawyer.
Common Damages After Someone Is Injured in a Restaurant
If you were hurt while in a restaurant, you could suffer serious injuries. You might have only gotten whiplash or a sprain or strain that will heal over time, but then again, you may have a broken bone, a neck or back injury, or a head injury, such a concussion from slipping and falling then hitting your head on a table or another hard surface. These could be long-term damages, that result in mounting medical expenses and extensive time away from your job. In the meantime, your family will still have its regular living expenses, so file a claim to recover compensation.
You could suffer these damages and others if you were hurt in a restaurant:
- Property damages
- Medical expenses – past and future
- Lost wages – past and future
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Supporting Evidence After I Was Injured in a Restaurant
Always establish medical care right away. Some injuries are more serious than they initially appear, and some injuries aren’t obvious right away. If you don’t establish medical care right away, you could destroy your personal injury claim. If you have a serious injury, such as a back or neck injury or a head injury, you might need an ambulance to transport you to the hospital. Always continue with follow-up care and maintain thorough documentation to support your personal injury claim. Here are some common documents that can be used as evidence for your personal injury claim:
- Medical records
- Proof of missed work and lost wages
- Photos of the accident scene
- Photos of the damages and injuries
- Receipts for property damages, such as broken glasses or a broken necklace
- A copy of the accident report
- Medical bills
Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt in a restaurant, you should consult with a personal injury attorney. Accident injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing to lose. Your lawyer will not get paid until you have been compensated by a judgment or a settlement. You will not have any out-of-pocket expense.
There is a strict statute of limitations, so don’t wait until it is too late to pursue a personal injury claim. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form on this page today before it is too late to file your claim.
