Slipping over on a wet or slippery surface is no fun and in fact could cost you in the long run more than just embarrassment. Slips, trips and falls are the second most common type of accident in the U.S. after motor vehicle accidents. Billions of dollars are lost every year across the country due to people slipping over and injuring themselves.
If this has happened to you, it is important that you get legal advice about recovering medical expenses and lost income if someone else was at fault.
Types of Accidents at an Ice Cream Restaurant
Slippery floors are the most likely causes of an accident at a restaurant specializing in ice cream product sales. Slippery floors could be caused by any one of the following:
- ice cream, sodas or other restaurant products dropped or spilled on the floor;
- recently mopped or cleaned surfaces in the main restaurant area or in the restrooms;
- anywhere where trash or other objects have been left on the ground and have not been removed by staff;
- uneven surfaces outside or inside the restaurant.
Lawsuits at an Ice Cream Restaurant
Legal action against a restaurant owner, management or employees is possible if it can be proved that negligence was responsible for a customer’s accident and injuries. Lawsuits for slip and fall accidents tend not to be headline news in the media unless someone well known has suffered an accident, but in fact many accident victims are successful negotiating compensation claims.
How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Process Your Claim
Premises liability cases are notoriously hard to win, especially if they are pursued without the help of an experienced attorney. Most defendants and their insurers will deny that the restaurant is liable unless evidence clearly shows that someone was negligent. An experienced attorney is able to make an informed opinion about the chances of success in an individual case and help prepare a reasoned case against those who are considered responsible.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Friendly's, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
