New York Restaurant Accident Lawyer

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Restaurant owners have certain responsibilities toward the patrons who eat there. They must keep their premises safe by making sure that security is provided to avoid altercations, providing food that is safe to eat, and avoiding wet floors and other potential premises liability issues that could lead to slips and falls. If you were injured at a dining establishment, you can work with a New York restaurant accident lawyer to hold the owner accountable.

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You deserve to work with a restaurant accident lawyer you can trust. The Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC, has three decades of experience in interpreting restaurant accident laws and handling complex personal injury cases.

We know how to craft a strong restaurant accident case that proves liability and the extent of your damages so that you can get access to the compensation you need to seek adequate medical care, make up for lost wages, and find ways to move on with your life.

Why Hire a Restaurant Accident Lawyer?

There are 50,533 restaurant locations in New York responsible for employing 856,700 people and generating $98.4 billion in sales. When you eat out at a restaurant, you trust that the food provided to you will be safe to eat and that the premises will be kept clean and free from threats. Unfortunately, these basic conditions are not always met by restaurant owners. When that’s the case, you can hold them liable for any injuries you suffer with the help of an attorney.

When you hire a restaurant accident lawyer, you can trust that you have a legal professional on your team who prioritizes your rights and interests. Your attorney can help you with everything from gathering evidence to prove your case to negotiating a fair settlement with the restaurant’s insurance company.

Working with a lawyer means you’ll have a professional on your side who can focus on the details of your case while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

When Are Restaurants Liable for Injuries?

Restaurants may be liable for injuries anytime that customers are hurt in areas they reasonably are expected to access, including dining rooms, restrooms, parking lots, and restaurant entrances. These patrons may be considered invitees under the law, and restaurant owners have a duty to take reasonable care to prevent their harm.

Restaurant owners aren’t the only ones who may need to take responsibility for patrons’ safety. If the restaurant owner is a building tenant, the property owner or landlord may also be held liable. Separate property management companies can cause injuries by failing to maintain common areas like parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances, as well.

Common Types of Restaurant Accident Claims

The most frequent types of restaurant accident claims include:

• Slips and falls. This common type of premises liability case is typically caused by wet floors from spills or mopping or food debris. You’ll need to prove that the restaurant knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to timely fix it, or created the unsafe condition. Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries in the country.
• Trip and falls.   Uneven surfaces such as old carpets or drapes hanging down onto the floors can create tripping hazards.  Stairs that are uneven or lack handrails can create tripping hazards.
• Negligent security. Restaurants can also be held liable for criminal acts such as assaults that occur on their premises.  Many bars operate restaurants and if their “bouncers” get rough with a customer without good reason causing serious harm, this can result in liability against the bar owners and operators.

Restaurant accidents can happen anywhere. Quality reviews and ratings do not mean that owners and employees are always acting reasonably.   

FAQs

What Kind of Lawyer Files Claims Against Restaurants?

The kind of lawyer who files claims against restaurants is a personal injury lawyer and not all of these lawyers are specifically representing injured victims in restaurants.  New York restaurant accident attorneys focus on helping accident victims by  holding these establishments accountable for slip and falls on wet floors, trip and falls, and negligent security.

What Are the Four Things Required to Prove Negligence?

The four things required to prove negligence are duty, meaning restaurant owners must perform certain actions to keep their premises safe; breach, meaning that they failed to uphold their duty; causation, meaning that their failure caused an accident; and damages, meaning that the accident caused compensable injuries and other damages.

What Is the Hardest Injury to Prove?

The hardest injuries to prove are invisible injuries that lack obvious wounds and don’t show up on standard medical imaging. Insurance companies frequently challenge these claims because the symptoms are so subjective and rely so heavily on the patient’s own reports. Examples include psychological trauma, mild brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, and chronic pain conditions.  However, there are many medical tests such as MRI’s, CT scans, and electrodiagnostic tests that can provide objective evidence of internal injuries.

How do I know whether I have a case to start a claim against a restaurant?

It is important to speak with a New York Restaurant Accident Lawyer to find out whether you have a viable claim against a restaurant.  The most important factors will involve the type and extent of the injury you have and the available proof to demonstrate the defendant was at fault.  Anyone can file a claim against a restaurant, but without necessary proof these cases can be dismissed by the courts, wasting years of time and money. That is why it is important to find and call an experienced personal injury lawyer who handles Restaurant Accident cases in New York.

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Your New York Restaurant Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured on a restaurant’s premises, a New York Restaurant Accident Lawyer can help you hold the establishment liable for any damages you suffered as a result of their negligence.  The team here at the Law Office of Brett J. Nomberg, PLLC, is here to help and we have a 30-year history of beating the largest defense firms in New York.  Helping accident victims get the fair compensation they deserve is done through aggressive representation while always treating clients with compassion and personalized care. When you work with us, you’ll never be passed off to a lower-level associate. Attorney Brett J. Nomberg with over 30 years trial experience in personal injury litigation handles every case from start to finish and is available to clients seven days a week. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation.