IHOP Accident Lawyer

IHOP is a very popular restaurant that is often busy. For many, visits to IHOP are uneventful – they arrive, order their food, enjoy their food, and leave, just as expected. However, there are instances where guests do not leave in the same state that they arrive; rather, they leave injured.

If you or a loved on suffered any sort of incident on the premises of an IHOP that resulted in injuries, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You might have grounds to file a lawsuit and recover a fair amount of compensation for the harm suffered. If you are interested in exploring your legal options, do not hesitate to contact us today.

Here at Normandie Law Firm, our IHOP store accident lawyers are ready to help you with your claim. Our accident lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including IHOP injury claims. Our experts are not afraid to take on IHOP and fight for your rights. You can trust that our lawyers are ready to handle your case effectively and get you the highest settlement available for your claim. Contact us today!

Examples of Accidents on the Premises of IHOP

There are many types of accidents that can occur on the premises of IHOP. Some possible accidents are listed below:

• Slip and falls
• Bathroom falls
• Trip and falls
• Parking lot accidents
• Falling object incidents
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault

Even though all of these incidents are associated with different hazards, they can all occur on the premises of IHOP restaurants. Slip and falls (including bathroom falls, for instance) are caused by different slip hazards, like wet floors, missing warning signs, spills, leaks, etc. Trip and fall accidents are caused by trip hazards, like torn carpeting, broken tiles, uneven flooring, etc. Parking lot accidents can be cause by a lack of parking enforcement, a lack of speed signs, exposed rebar, etc. Falling object incidents can be caused by a failure to properly install or maintain anything that is elevated, like ceiling fans, light fixtures, shelves, posters, etc. Assault and battery incidents and sexual assault incidents alike can be caused by a lack of security and surveillance, isolated areas, poorly lit areas, and poorly trained employees, for example.

In most cases, these incidents could have been prevented completely had the property owner acted correctly.
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Possible Injuries Resulting from Accidents at IHOP Locations

Whether you experienced an assault and battery at the restaurant or a slip and fall incident, injuries are likely. Some of the most common injuries that innocent parties can suffer in incidents are listed below:

• Head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures
• Nerve damage
• Muscle damage
• Ligament damage
• Crushing injuries
• Severed limbs
• Scrapes and bruises
• Lacerations

Some injuries specific to sexual assault include sexually transmitted infections, injury to reproductive organs, etc.

Of course, these injuries can have lasting consequences. Although some victims can make full recoveries, it is also possible for victims to be left disabled. Some injuries can even be fatal. Regardless of the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered, it is important that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately.

Your Right to Sue

Can you sue if you were injured on the premises of an IHOP restaurant? Whether you were injured in a slip and fall accident, trip and fall accident, or any other incident on the premises of IHOP, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Your right to file a lawsuit after any sort of incident on the premises of an IHOP restaurant is based on the concept of premise liability – which states that all property owners have a duty to keep their entire premises safe from hazards and risks. When property owners fail to address the hazards present on their premises (hazards like wet floors, torn carpeting, broken chairs, loose light fixtures, leaks, and the hazards presented by other guests on the property), they are breaching their duty of care towards their guests. When a hazard directly causes an incident, then the property owner could be liable.

What does this mean? If a hazard or dangerous condition on the premises of an IHOP restaurant led to the incident that left you or a loved one injured, then you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about whether you could file a lawsuit for the harm that you suffered, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately. Our lawsuit lawyers are ready to help you every step of the way.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

With the right representation, you could recover a significant payout for your accident claim. For instance, one of our slip and fall attorneys can help you win your claim and get a fair payout for your IHOP slip and fall claim. Although every claim is different, you could be eligible to recover some of the following types of compensation:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

In case of wrongful death, claimants could be eligible to recover compensation for funeral and burial costs as well as loss of consortium.

For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your IHOP accident lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers with experience in cases against Ihop. Our accident lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available for your claim.

The Average Case Settlement Value for Lawsuits against IHOP

It is impossible for just one number to apply to all injury cases against IHOP. This is because injury cases are so different. Rather than try to place a value on these cases, it is important to understand the different factors that could affect how much a type of case can be worth. Consider the following points:

• The type of injuries suffered, the severity of the injuries, and the permanency of the injuries
• The cost of medical treatment needed to address the injuries
• The victim’s lost earnings and projected lost earnings
• The victim’s age at the time of injury
• Any shared liability to the incident
• The policy limits that apply to the claim

Examples of Past IHOP accident settlements

• $160,000 – for a slip and fall accident that resulted in a shoulder injury
• $7,000 – for a burn incident that resulted in second-degree burn on fingers
• $57,000 – for a burn incident caused by boiling water that resulted in burns, scarring and discoloration on the victim’s lap and abdomen
• $170,000 – for a burn incident caused by hot coffee

How Much Time to Settle?

How long does it take to settle an injury claim against IHOP? The time that it can take to settle can vary depending on the case. Under ideal circumstances, an injury claim against IHOP can settle within six months. However, these ideal circumstances can be hard to come by. There can be many different issues with injury cases that can ultimately delay the settlement process. Even a case with only minor issues can be delayed. These cases can take up to eight months to settle. As the issues surrounding the case increase, the time that it can take to reach a settlement will also increase. More moderate issues can lead to a settlement from twelve to eighteen months. Unfortunately, it can take over two years to reach a settlement under extreme circumstances.

Here at our law firm, we understand how important it is for you to reach a settlement as quickly as possible; therefore, we are committed to helping you recover the payout that you are owed within a reasonable time.

The Statute of Limitations

All claims, even injury claims against IHOP, are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. If you fail to file your claim within the time that is allowed by the statute of limitations, then you risk losing your right to file a lawsuit. How long do you have to file your lawsuit? In California, injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Therefore, you would have two years to file your lawsuit against IHOP. It is important to note that certain exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply (which could toll the deadline that applies). For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

Free Second Opinion

We understand that you might be unhappy with the way that your current lawyer is handling your case. It happens – claimant rush to find legal representation only to later realize that the lawyer that they chose is not equipped to handle the case effectively. In many cases, the only way to ensure that the case m is to moves forward is to switch lawyers. If you are thinking about switching lawyers, you should really consider reaching out to us for a free second opinion. Our lawyers can evaluate your claim and help you figure out how to proceed. If you decide to make the switch, we can help you with that process to help you get your case back on track.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

If you or a loved one suffered an incident on the premises of an IHOP, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible – as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. Our injury attorneys have decades of experience handling all sorts of claims and are not afraid to take on IHOP and provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and take action for the harm that you or a loved one suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our accident attorneys here at Normandie Law Firm, contact us today.

We are very proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. You can speak with our attorneys without ever having to worry about paying any upfront legal costs. This is because of our Zero-Fee guarantee. In addition, since we work on a strict contingency structure, you will not have to worry about paying any legal costs until after winning your claim. if you do not win, you will simply not pay anything.

If you are ready to discuss your IHOP accident claim with an expert accident attorney, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.

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