Boiling Crab Restaurant Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

The Boiling Crab is a popular franchise of seafood restaurants located throughout California. Their service is based on the concept of a backyard crab fest, meaning they bring huge bags of food filled with oil to each table, consisting primarily of crabs, crawfish, and other seafood delicacies. It can be a fun experience to share with family and friends, but this practice results in a lot of slip and fall claims from injured diners.

If you or someone you know was injured in a slip and fall at a Boiling Crab restaurant, contact our law firm and speak with a slip and fall attorney as soon as possible. You may have a claim for monetary damages against the restaurant, which can help you recover medical expenses, lost wages, and various other losses.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents at the Boiling Crab

One of the biggest causes of slip and fall accidents at the Boiling Crab are the huge amounts of food, which are swimming in oil and the natural juices from the seafood. Frankly, there’s no way to completely avoid spills, grease spots, and slippery areas on the floors at one of these restaurants. But there should be a system of constant cleaning and maintenance to prevent fall-related accidents as much as possible. If a spill can’t be cleaned right away, clear and visible Wet Floor signs should be placed around the area.

However, food and grease aren’t the only causes of slip and fall injuries at a Boiling Crab location. Here are some other hazards that can lead to a slip and fall while you’re at a seafood restaurant:

• Spilled drinks
• Napkins and other debris left on the floor
• Water leaks (especially in the bathrooms)
• Uneven tiles / sidewalks
• Worn carpeting
• Lack of slip-resistant mats
• Freshly mopped / waxed surfaces
• Ice and snow that hasn’t been removed
• Poor lighting that can obscure hazards
• Puddles in the parking lot
• Stray electrical wires and cords
• Broken / defective handrails

These are all dangerous conditions, but they can be easily fixed or removed by restaurant staff and management. If the Boiling Crab’s failure to resolve these hazards results in a slip and fall, the restaurant may be liable for the victim’s physical and emotional injuries.
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What happens to Your Body when You Fall Down?

What happens to your body through a slip and fall depends on many factors, including the impact of the fall and the position of your body when you fell. We can say for certain that slip and fall accidents have serious consequences, which is why you must seek medical attention right away. To impress upon you the sobering reality of a slip and fall accident, consider the following statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC):

• Slip and falls are responsible for about 95% of all hip fracture cases.
• Fall-related accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.
• Slip and falls and trip and falls account for 800,000 hospitalizations every year.
• Around 3 million elderly patients end up in the ER every year due to a fall-related accident.

Aside from brain damage and hip fractures, a slip and fall can result in the following injuries:

• Fractured ribs
• Fractured collarbone / shoulder
• Neck injury
• Spinal cord damage
• Dislocated kneecap
• Torn ACL / MCL
• Tailbone fracture
• Ankle / wrist sprain
• Broken bones in the hands and feet
• Concussion
• Deep lacerations
• Scarring / disfigurement
• Paralysis
• Death

The physical injuries from a slip and fall can be devastating, but we also have to consider a victim’s mental injuries. The emotional impact of a painful accident, the ordeal of recovering from your wounds, and what the accident takes away from your life – these are also compensable injuries. A slip and fall claim against the Boiling Crab can help you recover these damages. To learn more about your legal rights following a slip and fall accident, contact our office at your earliest convenience.

Can I Sue the Boiling Crab for a Slip and Fall Accident?

Yes, you can sue the Boiling Crab for a slip and fall if your accident was caused by the restaurant’s negligence or misconduct. In order to succeed in a legal action for monetary damages, you will need to establish the following elements:

• The restaurant owed you a duty of care as a legitimate visitor on their premises.
• The restaurant breached that duty of care through an act of negligence.
• Their act of negligence is directly responsible for your slip and fall accident.
• Due to your accident, you suffered physical and mental injuries.
• The injuries you suffered entitle you to monetary compensation from the restaurant.

If you can prove all the factors listed above, you have the foundation for a lawsuit against the Boiling Crab. Here are the damages that you may be able to recover through a slip and fall injury lawsuit:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity if you are disabled
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages

Perhaps you are not the injured party, but you’ve lost a family member or loved one to a slip and fall at a Boiling Crab restaurant. In that case, you may be entitled to wrongful death compensation, which includes:

• Medical bills left behind by the decedent
• Funeral / burial expenses
• Loss of expected wages / savings
• Loss of benefits (healthcare, pension, etc.)
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• Legal fees

Various forms of compensation are available to help you recover from your financial and emotional losses. However, you must act quickly to ensure that your slip and fall injury claim is filed on time. Our lawyers can handle the paperwork associated with your case and fight for every penny of the settlement you deserve. To schedule a free case review with a slip and fall attorney, contact our law firm as soon as you can.

How much is a Slip and Fall Lawsuit Worth?

The average value of a slip and fall case is around $350,000 for cases that occur on commercial properties like restaurants and shopping malls. These cases involve serious, long-term injuries, so your case value may be less if you have relatively minor injuries. For example, a slip and fall injury claim for minor injuries may be settled for anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000. However, we’ve handled a good number of cases that were settled for $500,000 to a million dollars or more.

There are many factors we look at in order to calculate an approximate value for a slip and fall injury claim. These factors include:

• The cost of your current and future medical bills
• The extent (severity / permanence) of your injuries
• The emotional impact of your accident
• Current and future lost wages from your job
• The percentage of your responsibility in the accident, if any
• The degree and type of negligence by the responsible party

Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to $100,000 or more just for medical treatment and lost wages. That’s not counting future medical treatments you may need, or future lost wages if you’re unable to return to work. If you’ve sustained a mental disorder such as PTSD from your accident, that will also add to the amount you can recover from a slip and fall lawsuit against the Boiling Crab. To ensure that you receive the full value of your losses, speak to a California slip and fall attorney at our office.

How long does it take to Settle a Slip and Fall Case?

On average, it can take around 6 months to two years to settle a slip and fall case, though there are many factors that can add to a case timeline. Slip and fall claims with minor injuries may be settled in 30 days to a few months, depending on how fast the insurance company gets back to us. However, slip and fall accidents often result in serious damage, so many of these cases take 6 months to a year before we can agree on a settlement with the insurance company.

Depending on the complexity of your accident, as well as your injuries, it may not be possible to negotiate a settlement with the insurer. In that case, we will file a lawsuit against the Boiling Crab and prepare for the possibility of going to trial. However, it’s very likely that your case will be settled before the trial date, probably through court ordered mediation. But getting there is a long process, which is why a slip and fall case may take 2 or more years to settle.

It’s important to remember that these are estimate timelines that may or may not apply to your situation. For a better understanding of how long it may take to settle your slip and fall claim, schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys.

Statute of Limitations for a Slip and Fall Lawsuit

The statute of limitation for a slip and fall lawsuit in California is 2 years, meaning you have two years from the date of your accident to file an injury claim. If you are filing for wrongful death compensation, you have 2 years from the date of death to bring a legal action against the restaurant. If your lawsuit is not file within the 2-year SOL, you may permanently forfeit your right to compensation.

Extensions to the SOL can be granted under limited circumstances, which include:

• If the plaintiff (victim) was a minor at the time of the accident.
• If the defendant left the state after the accident occurred.
• If he plaintiff was physically and/or mentally incapacitated after the accident.

As you can see, most victims would not qualify for an extension under these guidelines, so it’s essential to get started on a slip and fall claim right away. Our lawyers can take immediate action on your case and help you recover the damages you deserve.

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There is no denying that slip and fall accidents cause some of the most serious injuries you can ever sustain from an accident. Long-term complications, including disability and death, are not uncommon with fall-related accidents. Restaurants like the Boiling Crab have a heightened duty of care to their customers, considering the potential for slip and fall injuries on their premises.

If you’ve suffered a slip and fall at a Boiling Crab location due to an act of negligence, the attorneys of Normandie Law Firm are here to assist you. We have decades of experience in slip and injury claims, and know what it takes to secure a victory in these cases. However, we know that legal fees are a big concern when you’ve gone through an accident, which is why we offer a Zero fee guarantee. Under this agreement, you pay nothing upfront to retain our services. We ask for our fees from the party you are suing, so the only way we get paid is by winning your case.

If you’re ready to learn more about the legal actions you can take, give us a call and schedule a free consultation.