Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Accident Injury Lawyer

Café Rio Mexican Grill, often referred to as Café Rio, is a popular chain of Mexican restaurants based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company has branches in over 10 states, including California, where they serve a wide variety of tacos, burritos, tostadas, and other Mexican dishes. Most people who visit Café Rio enjoy the fresh food, as well as the fast and friendly service. But hazards on the premises can lead to an accident with devastating consequences.

If you or someone you know was injured at Café Rio, you may be eligible for a compensation claim against the restaurant. However, the legal process for an accident injury claim is difficult to navigate unless you have extensive knowledge of the state’s premises liability law. Furthermore, major restaurant chains like Café Rio will use every trick in the book to deny liability for your accident or pressure you into a low settlement. Our legal experts are ready to fight for you and bring you the highest possible settlement for your harm and suffering. For a free consultation on your rights and legal options, contact the restaurant accident lawyers of Normandie.

Types of Accidents at Café Rio Mexican Grill

Places like Café Rio are teeming with people all day long, and it can be quite chaotic at times as wait staff bring out sizzling platters of food and cold, dripping beverages. These are the main sources of restaurant accidents, but security issues, worn or broken furniture, defective safety mats, leaking appliances, and a host of other hazards can lead to an accident on the premises. Here is a list of accidents that are especially common at Café Rio Mexican Grill:

• Fall-related accidents – slip and fall or trip and fall
• Falling objects
• Broken chairs
• Burns from hot food / drinks
• Parking lot accidents
• Assault and battery, including sexual assault

No matter what type of accident you’ve suffered, it’s in your best interest to speak with a lawyer right away. Legal advice is particularly important if you’ve been attacked or sexually assaulted. Incidents like muggings and sexual violence can happen at restaurants due to a lapse in security measures. Lack of surveillance cameras, broken locks on bathroom stalls, dim lighting – these are examples of negligence that may be traced back to the restaurant. An experienced assault and battery attorney at our office will investigate your accident and ensure that the responsible parties are brought to justice.

Injuries You can End Up With

A restaurant is full of hard surfaces, heavy objects, hot liquids, and many other hazards that can cause bodily harm. Any accident at a Café Rio location can leave you with serious injuries, including:

• Hip fracture
• Broken nose and other facial bones
• Skull fracture
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord damage
• Neck injury (whiplash)
• Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Sprains to the hands, wrists, and ankles
• Dislocated or fractured shoulder
• Deep lacerations (which can lead to infection)
• Shattered or dislocated kneecap
• Torn ACL / MCL
• Permanent scars / disfigurement
• Ruptured spleen and other internal organs
• Chronic pain after the injury has healed (CRPS)
• Coma
• Death

No matter how tempted you are to go home straight away, please seek medical attention for your injuries. A lot of people assume that they’re okay, only to experience severe symptoms just a few days later. By then, you may have complications that you will need to deal with for the rest of your life. Moreover, seeing a doctor is the best way to document the harm you’ve suffered if you plan on taking legal action against the restaurant.

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Can I Sue Café Rio for my Accident?

You may have grounds to sue Café Rio Mexican Grill if you were injured on their property due to an act of negligence. The negligence would have to be traced to the owner or an “agent” acting on their behalf, i.e., an employee. Then, you must establish a direct link between your accident and the act of negligence, and show that you suffered bodily / emotional harm as a result.

Negligence can mean careless or reckless actions, like a worker spilling something on the floor and not cleaning it up. However, most forms of negligence at a restaurant are not so obvious. A common example is failure to inspect the premises on a regular basis, which would have alerted the owner / staff to a hazardous condition on the property. For example, if the workers rushed through checking the bathrooms or forgot to do it on a regular basis, they could miss a leaking sink that’s starting to form a puddle. If someone slips on that water and sustains an injury, the restaurant can be sued, even if they didn’t cause the leak.

So, what are the damages you can recover through an injury claim against Café Rio? As the injured party, you may be eligible for the following compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income (wages and lost PTO –sick or vacations days, for ex)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Property damage (for belongings that were lost or destroyed)
• Attorney’s fees

On the other hand, if you are the family member of a deceased accident victim, you may qualify for compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Benefits you may be able to recover include: funeral / burial costs, medical expenses, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and loss of expected income. A full explanation of your rights and legal options is just a phone call away, so contact us as soon as you can.

Help from a Lawyer Experienced in Restaurant Accident Injuries

The days, weeks, and months after an accident is a stressful time for accident victims, as well as their loved ones. It’s hard to know who you can trust or what steps you should take to obtain the funds you desperately need. The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are here to guide you through the entire process. We’ll do the heavy lifting, like filing your injury claim, submitting the necessary evidence, and negotiating with the insurance company, so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. We can’t promise results overnight, but rest assured we will not settle for anything less than what you and your family deserve.

During a free consolation, we can explain your rights and the strategies we will use to settle your case. In the meantime, here is some information that may be helpful to you:

How much can I receive from a lawsuit?

What you are eligible to receive from a lawsuit is based on many factors that are unique to your accident, as well as your personal circumstances. Sometimes, people call us to ask about the average case value for a restaurant injury claim, which can give them a sense of what their own case is worth. However, case values can fall between $15,000 to $50,000 for minor injuries, $100,000 to $350,000 for moderate injuries, and $500,000 to several million dollars for catastrophic injuries. As you can see, these values are too far apart to give you a sense of what you can receive from a successful lawsuit. If you’re interested in figuring out the approximate value of your case, please take some time to meet with one of our attorneys.

Is there a deadline to sue Café Rio for my injuries?

Yes, there is a statute of limitations for all injury cases that are filed in California. Generally, the deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the accident date, though exceptions can be made in limited circumstances. For example, if you were physically incapacitated after your accident, to the point where you were unable to take legal action, you may be given extra time beyond the two-year window. Again, these exceptions are rare, so you shouldn’t wait to initiate a claim if you were injured at Café Rio. Our lawyers are here to assist you, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.

How long do these cases take to settle?

Most of our cases are resolved during the claims process, meaning a settlement is negotiated directly with Café Rio’s insurance company. We would say the majority of cases are settled within 6 to 8 months, though we can sometimes achieve an agreement in just 30 days. But cases with more complex injuries, especially those with lifelong effects, may involve 12 to 18 months of work in order to recover a fair amount of damages. Cases with the longest timelines are the ones that proceed to a lawsuit, which means we are unable to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company. A restaurant accident lawsuit can take around two or more years, depending on the necessary legal actions.

What if I have an active case – do you offer second opinions?

Yes, a personal injury or wrongful death attorney at our law firm can meet with you for a free second opinion consultation. It’s quite natural to want a second opinion on what your lawyer is telling you, even if you’ve had a good relationship with them so far. Or, maybe you don’t have a good relationship with them and want to know how you can go about switching your lawyer. We’re available to answer all your questions and help you decide the right course of action. Best of all, our second opinions are 100% free, so you have nothing to lose by taking some time to talk with us. Contact our office to schedule a second opinion on an active injury claim.

Contact Normandie Law Firm

The lawyers of Normandie are ready to meet with you and bring you the compensation you deserve. As a victim of another party’s negligence, you should not have to struggle with the costs of recovering from an accident. Unfortunately, the claims process can be overwhelming for most people, which is why it’s essential to retain an experienced attorney. We’ve been fighting for injury victims and their family members for over 20 years. You can count on us to fight for every penny of the settlement you’re entitled to.

One thing you should never worry about is legal fees, which is why a lot of people never reach out to an attorney. The Zero fee guarantee is our promise that you will never be charged for legal services. Our fees are paid by the restaurant, and that’s only if we win your case. That means you have nothing to lose by contacting us and learning about your legal options from one of our attorneys. We look forward to speaking with you, so please call us at your earliest convenience.

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