Accidents that occur in public places can be extremely humiliating and lead to numerous injuries. You may be hurt because of another party’s negligent action or because something crucial was overlooked. In the case of a broken chair, there is a distinct possibility that the accident happened because someone did not check to make sure the chair and all the others in the vicinity were safe. They may not have had proper upkeep of the chair to ensure that they would not break with a lot of use. Restaurants are one such area that have numerous chairs in them, and due to the high volume of customers, they must make sure that the seats are safe for all types of people, from regular individuals to the elderly to babies in high chairs and more. If you were hurt because of a defective chair, contact Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles to file a lawsuit against the restaurant. We can handle your broken chair lawsuit for you and secure you the compensation you deserve.
Broken Chairs in Restaurants
Restaurants have the highest duty of care to customers; they must provide safe environments that do not have high risks of injury to their patrons, and if anything happens to a customer, the restaurant may be held responsible due to strict liability. A chair collapse injury can happen without warning while in a restaurant, and for numerous reasons.
For example, negligent maintenance can be blamed if the workers and manager both do not regularly inspect chairs and benches to see if they are still intact. Sometimes, cracks in the wood and wobbly legs and go unnoticed, leading to accidents down the road. The sooner these damages are identified, the quicker they can be repaired.
These chairs may have been in use for years or even decades; if so, it would make constant inspection seem redundant. However, as chairs age, the materials could rot or become less sturdy due to weather and overuse. The wood can easily wear down and the different parts could be less snug. The leg can snap or fall from the hole, or it could collapse when you push it out.
If the seat broke or if the bench broke, it is up to the restaurant to replace the chair. However, some restaurants simply put the chair back when everyone has gone home. It is not uncommon to see the same bad chair present in the restaurant a few days later. Even if it were repaired, the repairs could be poorly done, resulting in further accidents.
Some of the most common restaurants in which broken chair injuries occur include:
- Fatburger
- El Pollo Loco
- Subway
- Baja Fresh
- In-N-Out Burger
- Five Guys
- Olive Garden
- Denny’s
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Jack in the Box
- Carl’s Jr.
- McDonald’s
- Burger King
- Rally’s
- Chipotle
- KFC
- Panda Express
- Taco Bell
- HomeTown Buffet
- Del Taco
- Bestia
- Perch
- Craft
- Providence
- Blacksmiths
Contact our law offices if you were injured after falling from a chair in a restaurant.
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Can I sue a restaurant if their chair broke and I got injured?
Yes, you can sue a restaurant if their broken and you got injured. You may suffer various types of injuries from falling off a chair. You could have simply cut your finger on a broken chair or you could have twisted your ankle on the way down. You could have suffered a broken arm, broken hip, sprain, dislocation, or similar injury. In some cases, the chair that you were sitting on broke and you fell backwards, hitting your head, which caused a concussion.
Can I sue over a chair that broke at a restaurant?
Yes, you can sue if a chair at a restaurant broke and you got injured. You must be able to show that the chair broke or that the chair was in poor condition, thereby making the accident due to the fault of the restaurant or the manufacturer, and not yourself.
Can I sue if the chair broke under me while I was at a restaurant?
Yes, you can sue if the chair broke under you while you were at a restaurant. The restaurant has a responsibility to provide you with a safe environment, and a broken chair violates that duty.
What kind of lawsuit can I file if got hurt from a broken chair?
You have options for what kind of lawsuit you can file after getting hurt from a broken chair accident.
You may be able to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the chair if it can be proven that there was a design defect or a manufacturing defect present with the item. The chair may have not have screws properly inserted or it may have not been tested to hold a certain amount of weight.
You may also be able to file a premises liability claim against the restaurant. This claim would be based on the restaurant’s duty to care for you as a customer. The restaurant owner may have caused the chair to break, been aware of the broken chair but did nothing to fix it, or should have known that there was a problem as any reasonable manager would have.
As a patron in a restaurant, you are considered an invitee, and thus you are owed the highest duty of care. You are present to exchange money for a mutual benefit, and if you are harmed, the restaurant can be held completely liable for your injuries.
Procedure after Falling from a Chair
After you fell from the chair, you should take care to gather your evidence and ensure that you seek medical treatment for your injuries. First and foremost, you should call the paramedics or go to the hospital if you suffered an injury. A dislocated hip or knee, for example, will likely prevent you from driving yourself anywhere, while arm damages may allow you to do so.
You should make sure to let the manager know that you were injured. This will allow you to file an incident claim with the restaurant.
If you have the ability, take pictures of the chair and the scene of the incident within the restaurant. You may not be able to take the chair home with you for evidence, so ample photographs displaying the defect and damage should be acquired. The chair is key evidence for a chair collapse lawsuit against the chair manufacturer, though, and you should try to hold on to it to the best of your ability. Alternatively, you could immediately contact an attorney, who can take the chair as evidence.
You also should take pictures of your injuries to supplement the medical bills, doctor charts and notes, and other healthcare evidence you will have. The pictures will show the extent of your damages.
Lastly, it is important that you reach out to an injury lawyer in Los Angeles for broken chair lawsuits. You will likely be unable to handle a claim by yourself if you were severely injured or if you don’t have ample law experience. Our attorneys can make sure that the insurance company is responsive to your claim and that you are fairly represented. Trying to move forward by yourself will likely result in the insurance simply throwing your case away or rejecting your claim altogether.
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Sample Verdicts
A broken chair injury in a restaurant can lead to various types of compensation, and many people often call us asking about how much their claims are worth. However, it is impossible to determine the value of a case without first having all of the medical bills and other damages listed. Further, an insurance agent will simply make an offer, and it is up to the attorney to negotiate a better deal. The insurance agent will consider your injuries, impact the accident had on your life and career, age, and more to make his offer.
We have provided some sample verdicts and settlements below for you to consider. These show what could possibly be earned in a broken chair lawsuit, but they do not promise what you can earn even if your circumstances are identical.
- $175,000 Settlement: A man in a fast food restaurant fell when his chair broke underneath him. He suffered various hip damages and could not return to work for some weeks.
- $340,000 Verdict: A woman in a Ruby Tuesday restaurant was injured when she was struck by a chair that fell apart when she lifted it. The chair was defective and the restaurant manager knew so, yet allowed it to remain on the floor to be used by customers. She suffered neck pain and head pain, as well as aggravation of a previous injury.
- $125,000 Verdict: An individual who was eating in a local restaurant sat down on a chair which immediately broke. He tumbled to the floor and suffered hip and spinal cord injuries. The jury found the restaurant responsible for his injuries.
Compensation from a Broken Chair Lawsuit
Our team of attorneys can see to it that you earn the maximum compensation for your damages. We will work around the clock to bring you the settlement you deserve, and we will not stop fighting until you are satisfied with the result. As per the law, you could possibly receive coverage for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
It is important that you hire the help of a skilled Los Angeles attorney who can bring you all of these damages in their highest amounts.
Our Firm
Normandie Law Firm is a Los Angeles based legal group that has been helping victims of accidents for years. We have ample experience in restaurant lawsuits and cases involving broken chairs. Our aggressive attorneys will be glad to represent you and will pursue your maximum restitution.
Call us for a free legal consultation concerning your broken chair lawsuit. We will give you legal advice about your case, where to go from here, and what we can do to help you. If you choose us to represent you, we’ll give you our zero fee guarantee, which is a promise that you won’t have to pay any fees for our help. We won’t get paid unless and until we bring you a settlement, and if we lose, you won’t owe us a single cent.
Get in touch with our team of qualified lawyers at Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles if you want to file a broken chair injury lawsuit against a restaurant .
