Blue Bottle Coffee Store Accident Injury Attorney

In the past few years, “third wave coffee” has become the leading trend among coffee growers and retailers. Blue Bottle Coffee is one of the leaders in this movement, which is focused on single-origin beans, or coffee that’s grown in a single geographic location. This is done to improve the quality, flavor, and transparency of where the coffee was sourced. In 2017, Blue Bottle Coffee was purchased by Nestlé in order to compete with Starbucks and other popular coffee brands. Since then, it’s proven to be a fast-growing coffee chain, especially in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Blue Bottle Coffee stores have a sleek, modern, and clean design that’s meant to complement your coffee-tasting experience. However, an impressive interior won’t make up for hazards on the property that can cause someone to be injured. Potential accidents at a Blue Bottle Coffee shop include:

• Slip and fall or trip and fall in store
• Fall accidents on sidewalks and in the parking lot
• Burn accidents from hot coffee
• Injuries from a falling object
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault
• Car crashes and pedestrian accidents

If you or your loved one was harmed at a Blue Bottle Coffee location, you may have grounds to sue the company for monetary damages. Compensation is essential to covering the costs associated with your accident, which can be substantial depending on the extent of your injuries. To learn about your rights and the legal actions you can take, schedule a free case review with a Blue Bottle Coffee store accident injury lawyer.

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Possible Injuries from an Accident at a Coffee Shop

Slipping on the floor or having some other kind of accident at a café may not seem like a big deal. However, accidents at a coffee shop are associated with serious injuries that can leave you with permanent complications. Below are just some of the injuries that can be caused by hazardous conditions at a Blue Bottle Coffee store:

• Brain injury
• Broken bones and fractures
• Damage to the internal organs
• Permanent scars and other types of disfigurement
• Puncture wounds and deep cuts
• Torn muscles, tendons, and ligaments
• Whiplash
• Injury to the spinal cord
• Loss of function
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Who Can I Sue if I got Hurt at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Under the provisions of California’s premises liability law, property owners are generally responsible for any accidents on their premises. However, you would have to prove several factors that will allow you to proceed with a lawsuit:

• As a legitimate visitor or guest, you were owed a duty of care by the business.
• The business breached that duty of care by failing to take care of a dangerous condition, or due to an act of misconduct by one of their employees.
• Due to the injuries you’ve suffered, you have grounds to sue Blue Bottle Coffee for monetary compensation, such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage.

In some cases, an act of negligence by a coffee shop is fairly obvious. For example, if a worker failed to place Wet Floor signs around a spill and someone slipped on the floor as a result, the store is clearly liable for the victim’s injuries. But other cases involve subtle and complicated circumstances that will make it harder to prove that the café is liable for your accident. That’s why it’s essential to contact a Blue Bottle Coffee accident lawyer as soon as possible if you’ve been injured at one of these coffee shops.

How to File a Claim against Blue Bottle Coffee for an Accident

Many people are flustered and embarrassed if they fall down or have some other kind of accident in a public place. Instead of leaving the store and insisting that you’re okay, please take the following steps to file an accident claim if you’ve sustained injuries at a Blue Bottle Coffee shop:

• Immediately notify employees that you’ve been injured and ask to file an accident report.
• Be careful what you say when you are asked about the accident, as certain statements can be used against you (for example, “I’m sorry for not being more careful” and “I’m always bumping into things”).
• Look around for any security cameras that may have caught the incident and get contact information from anyone that saw what happened to you.
• Take photos of any injuries and the scene of the accident, including the cause of your injuries (wet section of the floor, broken handrail, etc.)
• Seek medical attention, even if your injuries don’t seem that serious. Some injuries won’t show symptoms right away, so early intervention is the key to a successful recovery. You must also have proof of your harm and suffering from the accident, which can only be established by medical records.
• Collect all evidence related to your accident, such as medical bills, written statements from witnesses, photos of your injuries, and proof of lost wages from work.
• Contact a personal injury lawyer to learn about your legal options.

Statute of Limitations – How Much Time Do I have to File my Lawsuit?

All lawsuits are subject to a time limit, which is known as the statute of limitations. As a general rule, the SOL for a premises liability case is two years from the time you were injured, which is usually the date of your accident. In the event an injury is diagnosed after the accident, the 2-year window begins from the date of discovering the injury. Either way, two years can go by very quickly when you are trying to recover from an accident. Claimants that don’t take legal action right away can end up running out of time to file a lawsuit and miss out on the chance to receive monetary compensation. To prevent this outcome, just contact our office and ask to speak with a lawyer experienced in coffee shop accident injury cases.

Average Settlement Amounts for a Lawsuit against Blue Bottle Coffee

Though people often ask us for a range of case values, it’s important to understand that no two injury cases are alike. Each victim incurs different losses that impact many areas of their life, including their health, finances, and relationships with their loved ones. That’s why it’s in your best interest to discuss the unique circumstances in your case with a premises liability attorney at our office.

That being said, we can provide general information regarding settlement values based on the type of accident and the degree of injury. For example, lawsuits involving moderate to serious injuries from a slip and fall are probably worth around $250,000 to $2.5 million. A case of assault and battery, like injuries from a physical altercation with a Blue Bottle Coffee employee, may be settled for around $100,000 to $3 million. The value of your own lawsuit is a topic we are happy to explore with you during a free consultation, so please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

How Long Does it Take to Settle these Cases?

The amount of time to recover an accident settlement can be as short as 30 days in some cases. On the other hand, some injury victims go through multiple legal actions that will take 2 or more years to resolve. We do our best to bring closure to an injury case in 6 months or less, but much of the timeline for an accident claim is beyond our control. This is particularly true for claims with serious injuries, which Blue Bottle Coffee will fight hard to deny. Based on their resistance, achieving a fair amount of compensation can take one or more years, and even longer if your case goes to trial.

We Offer Free Second Opinions

We provide free consultations if you need a second opinion on an existing Blue Bottle Coffee accident claim. People come to us for a second opinion for all kinds of reasons, though dissatisfaction with their lawyer ranks at the top. No matter the issue, it’s better to act quickly when your instincts are telling you that there’s a problem with your lawsuit. An experienced premises liability lawyer is available to review your case and advise you of the steps you can take to ensure a successful outcome. Since we never charge for a second opinion, we hope you’ll take the chance of contacting us to discuss your rights and legal options.

Contact Normandie Law Firm

Visiting your favorite coffee shop is a daily ritual for many of us, and frankly, an accident is the last thing we expect as we walk into a high-end café like Blue Bottle Coffee. But a swanky interior does not guarantee that you’ll have a safe and uneventful experience at one of these locations. If negligence by the operators of the café caused you to suffer an injury, don’t hesitate to contact the lawyers of Normandie Law Firm.

Our law firm has decades of experience recovering settlements from Starbucks, Dunkin’ and many other coffee shops throughout the state of California. In addition, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, which means you can hire a slip and fall accident injury attorney or any other legal expert at no upfront cost. The cost of legal representation is covered by Blue Bottle Coffee once we win your case, so in essence, we don’t make a cent unless you receive payment for your injuries.

We look forward to speaking with you and fighting for justice on your behalf. Contact us right away to schedule a free case evaluation if you’ve had an accident at Blue Bottle Coffee.

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