What Happens if I Am Involved in a Restaurant Accident in Florida?

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In a lively social setting in Tampa, a group of people toasts with colorful drinks in tall glasses, garnished with fruit and mint leaves, around a table filled with delicious plates of food.

Unfortunately, there are times when a restaurant experience can be rather unpleasant. This can be worse than just a bad meal, but in worst-case scenarios, patrons can get injured. If you were recently involved in a restaurant accident in Florida, continue reading to learn how an experienced Tampa restaurant accident lawyer of Merricks Law Group, P.A., can assist you in filing a personal injury claim.

Why do restaurant accidents commonly occur in the state of Florida?

When patrons receive injuries while dining at a restaurant, it is commonly caused by the negligence of the restaurant owner, management, or employees. Examples of the most common types of restaurants accidents that occur in Florida include the following:

  • Causes of slip and falls:
    • Spilled drinks leave slippery surfaces, especially when warning signs are not posted.
    • Dropped food leaves slippery surfaces, especially when warning signs are not posted.
    • An unturned rug or mat.
    • Defective or dangerous stairwells.
    • Unsafe surfaces in the restaurant’s parking lot or on the restaurant’s sidewalk.
    • Dim lighting prevents you from seeing potential safety hazards.
  • Causes of other injuries:
    • Inadequate security.
    • Hot plates cause severe burns.
    • Restaurant appliances cause severe burns.
    • Dysfunctional restaurant equipment causes severe electrocution.
    • Faulty loudspeakers in drive-thrus cause hearing loss.
    • Spoiled or rotten food causes food poisoning.
    • Being overserved alcohol causes alcohol poisoning.

Notably, some of the above accidents are not only experienced by patrons but may also be experienced by employees of the establishment.

What should I do if I am involved in a restaurant accident in the state of Florida?

You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. after your restaurant accident in Florida. So, in your personal injury claim, you are responsible for proving one of the following:

  1. The restaurant owner, manager, or employee was cognizant of a safety hazard and did not fix it in a timely manner, which caused your accident to occur.
  2. The restaurant owner should have been reasonably cognizant of the safety hazard that caused your accident to occur.

To prove either of the above points, you must collect evidence that ties the at-fault party’s negligence directly to your injuries. Such evidence to collect immediately after your accident includes the following:

  • A copy of the police report recorded at the scene of your accident.
  • Pictures and videos of your injuries, damages, and hazards that contributed to your accident.
  • Witness testimonies of your accident.
  • Surveillance camera footage of your accident.
  • Medical documents and bills that record the date, time, and severity of your injuries.

For assistance with executing this, you should pick up the phone and talk with Hillsborough County personal injury lawyer today.

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Merricks Law Group handles a wide array of injury claims, including injuries sustained in auto accidents, slip and falls, and more. Contact Merricks Law Group today.

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