Food-Related Lawyers Exist – If You’ve Suffered Injury At a Restaurant, You Need One
(RepublicanJournal.org) – When you go out for a meal, you expect to enjoy good food, drink, atmosphere, and company. It’s not the sort of activity you’d imagine could end with a disastrous accident, but depending on the circumstances, the restaurant may be legally at fault for some incidents. If you or someone close to you has suffered an injury at a restaurant, you should find a lawyer who specializes in food-related lawsuits.
Types of Restaurant Injuries
If you become ill after eating improperly cooked food or that contained an allergen you were unaware of because of negligence on the restaurant’s part, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
However, restaurant injuries don’t necessarily relate to consuming food itself to result in legal action. For example, if you slip and fall on a patch of wet floor in a restaurant, and there was no proper signage to warn you of the danger, the restaurant may be liable for damages. Or a server might spill hot food or drink on you, causing a burn.
Additionally, you might suffer an injury because of the actions of some other patron; the restaurant’s security should have been removed or prevented from entering in the first place.
When Is a Restaurant Liable for a Food Injury?
For you to collect on a lawsuit against a restaurant, you need to be able to show the eatery failed to properly discharge its duties to you. Restaurants are required to provide a safe dining experience for their patrons.
This includes:
- Making sure all entrances, exits, stairs and other public-access areas are free from hazards
- Training serving staff in food handling, so they don’t put customers at risk when carrying hot food or sharp objects
- Ensuring food preparation staff have the expertise to produce meals that are safe for consumption
- Denying access to, or removing, patrons who may pose a risk to other patrons
- Not serving patrons an excessive amount of alcohol
How to Find the Right Lawyer to Work on Your Case
If you suffered an injury because a restaurant failed to meet one or more of these requirements, it might be time to find a lawyer. Of course, you’ll want someone with legal expertise and professionalism, as well as an abundance of experience when it comes to this kind of legal work.
If you’re not already familiar with a professional who might be able to provide the service you need, online tools like Legal Match can be helpful.
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