When Is a Restaurant in California Liable for a Personal Injury Accident?

Posted on by Naseer Khan
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Whether you are celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary or you are just out for a quick bite, going to a restaurant is a great way to share a meal with friends and family without having to do any of the cooking or cleaning yourself. While restaurants should be an enjoyable environment for customers to share good food and company, accidents can still happen, leaving victims with injuries. If you were injured while at a restaurant in California, it is important that you understand when you may hold the restaurant liable for your personal injury claim. 

NK Law Group is a team of California personal injury attorneys dedicated to helping accident victims receive the fair compensation they deserve after being injured at a restaurant. If you have been injured while enjoying a meal at a restaurant, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Our legal team will help you file a strong claim and understand whether or not you may hold the restaurant liable for your case. 

How to Prove a Restaurant’s Liability in a California Personal Injury Case

When you go to a restaurant, you should feel safe while enjoying your food. Unfortunately, accidents may still occur if the restaurant owner or other parties act negligently. A restaurant may be held liable for a personal injury accident when the incident occurs within the premises of the establishment or in the parking lot. 

In order to prove that the restaurant is liable for the accident that has left you with injuries, you must be able to prove the four elements of negligence in your claim. These elements are as follows:

  • The restaurant owed you a duty of care
  • The restaurant breached that duty of care
  • The breach of duty resulted in the accident that caused your injury
  • You suffered losses as a result of the injury

To get help collecting the key evidence to prove the above elements, contact a trusted California personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. 

Damages You May Be Eligible to Collect After Being Injured at a Restaurant

After you have suffered an injury while at a restaurant in California, you will have two years from the date that the accident occurred to file a claim according to the state’s statute of limitations regarding restaurant accidents. While two years may seem like an extensive period of time, the personal injury claims process can be lengthy. In the event that a delay occurs throughout the process, it is in your best interest to start the claims process as soon as possible. 

Although no amount of money could make up for the injuries and losses you may have suffered, you still deserve justice. In order to pursue justice for your restaurant injury case, you can file a personal injury claim and retain damages. The damages you may be eligible to collect after a restaurant injury in California may include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Present and future lost wages
  • Pain and suffering

If you are unsure what damages you may be eligible for, consult with a personal injury lawyer regarding the specific details of your case. 

Get Help From a Restaurant Injury Lawyer in California Today

The award-winning attorneys at NK Law Group have been helping restaurant accident victims in California build strong personal injury claims for years. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to providing clients with the personalized and trusted representation they need to get justice for their losses. To schedule a free consultation, contact us here or call (510) 519-9497.

Naseer Khan, Esq.

EXPERTLY REVIEWED BY

Naseer Khan, Esq.

February 8 2023

Top-rated personal injury attorney Naseer Khan, Esq. has over a decade of experience advocating for injury victims in California. As an award-winning attorney and a member of the American Association for Justice, Khan has a stellar track record of success and devotion to justice for his clients.

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