Arby’s is an American fast food chain specializing in sandwiches, primarily roast beef sandwiches topped with cheddar cheese. Over the years, the company has introduced healthier menu items such as wraps and gyros, but most people still come to Arby’s for the classic Roast Beef ‘n Cheddar sandwich. As of 2017, Arby’s became the second largest chain of sandwich shops after Subway, with over 3,000 locations in six countries.
Whether you walk into an Arby’s store or pull into the drive thru, it’s essential that the property is well-maintained by restaurant staff and management. Workers must also be careful in the way they conduct themselves around customers, as careless or reckless actions can lead to serious injuries. If you or someone you know was harmed on the premises of an Arby’s restaurant, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the company.
Contact us right away if you’ve sustained one or more injures at an Arby’s restaurant. Our in-store accident lawyers can help you obtain compensation from any type of injury claim, including:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Car collisions
- Pedestrian accidents
- Burns injury
- Falling objects
- Assault and battery
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Common Injuries from a Fast Food Restaurant Accident
People tend to underestimate how seriously they’ve been injured, especially when they have an accident in public. That’s why many of them accept the manager’s offer of free food and drinks in lieu of an accident claim against the restaurant. However, this is not going to help you when you are short of funds to cover your medical bills and living expenses, especially if you need time off from work.
To give you an idea of the how serious these accidents can be, here are some of the injuries you can end up with:
- Concussion and other kinds of head trauma
- Broken bones
- Dislocated joints
- Fractured hip or pelvis
- Burn injuries
- Damage to the kneecap
- Soft tissue injuries
- Hand, wrist, or ankle fracture
- Spinal cord damage
- Neck injury
- Paralysis
- Chronic pain from complex regional pain syndrome
Is Arby’s Responsible for Your Accident?
In order to sue an individual or company for your injuries, you would need to prove that they are liable for your accident. With a fast food restaurant like Arby’s, you must establish that you were harmed on their property due to the restaurant’s failure to exercise reasonable care. Under the law of premises liability, property owners and those acting on their behalf are required to:
- Resolve any hazardous conditions that can cause someone to be injured.
- Refrain from any conduct that can result in bodily harm to another individual.
Let’s look at a couple of examples that illustrate these points. An Arby’s employee mops the floor after a customer spills their drink. However, he has forgotten to place Wet Floor signs around the area, which is essential as the floor is still somewhat wet after being mopped. If a customer walks by and slips on the floor, they have the right to sue Arby’s for injuries from a slip and fall accident.
Now, let’s look at an example involving accidents in the drive through. An Arby’s employee is distracted while handing an order to the customer and lets go of the bag before the customer has a firm hold on it. The hot fries, which are at the top of the bag, fall onto the customer’s legs. Because the customer is wearing shorts, they end up with burn injuries that require medical attention. In this scenario, the victim should contact a parking lot – drive through accident injury lawyer, who can help him file a compensation claim against the restaurant.
The circumstances of your accident may be different and far more complicated than what we’ve described here. That’s why it’s important to discuss your rights and legal options with an attorney that’s experienced in accidents at fast food restaurants.
Monetary Compensation from a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Most people are aware that they can be reimbursed for their medical costs if they were injured due to negligence by a property owner. But there are many other costs associated with your injuries, which you should not have to cover when someone else is responsible for hurting you. Payment for these losses may include the following:
- Reimbursement for counseling and other rehabilitative services
- Lost wages for time you were forced to take off from work
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
Potential Settlement Value of an Accident Case against Arby’s
Determining the total amount you can receive from a lawsuit against Arby’s is a complicated process, due to the many factors that set your case apart from someone else’s. The injuries you’ve suffered, the losses you’ve sustained, the degree of negligence that caused your accident – these are a few of the issues we will need to consider before we can decide what your injury claim against Arby’s is worth. Most injury victims are interested in average case values for these lawsuits, and in that regard, we can provide some general information based on the settlements we’ve recovered in the past. If you slipped and fell at an Arby’s restaurant, your case may be worth around $250,000 to over $2 million depending on the severity of injury. For a parking lot incident, such as a car crash or pedestrian accident, $500,000 to over $1.5 million and above is possible based on your level of harm and suffering.
Again, these are estimates meant to be used for general purposes only. For an approximate case value on your own accident at an Arby’s restaurant, contact us for a free consultation.
Estimated Timeline to Settle a Case for Injuries at a Restaurant
As your legal representative, our job is to secure the highest amount you are entitled to by law, while working tirelessly to resolve your case as soon as possible. It may take us just a few weeks to accomplish these goals, or it can take up to several years to recover an adequate settlement, based on the losses you’ve suffered. It’s always our intent to reach a settlement directly with the restaurant’s insurance company, hopefully within the first 6 months. But the process can take up to 18 months, depending on the extent of your injuries and the insurer’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.
If we keep meeting resistance from the insurance company, we will file a lawsuit against Arby’s, which opens up the possibility of a trial. Though it’s likely that your case will be settled before the trial date, the entire process can still take two years or longer.
Statute of Limitations to File a Lawsuit against Arby’s
If you’re interested in suing Arby’s for monetary damages, you must do so within the statute of limitations for a personal injury case in California. This time period is typically 2 years from the day of your accident. The courts are very strict about filing deadlines, so it’s unlikely that you will be allowed to file a lawsuit if you are past the 2-year mark. Our attorneys can take immediate action on your case and ensure that the necessary paperwork is filed on time. Don’t take the chance of missing out of the compensation you deserve; contact us immediately to initiate an Arby’s restaurant accident claim.
Free Second Opinion Consultation
We’ve all heard of going to a doctor for a second opinion, but what if you have questions about your case that you would like to discuss with another attorney? This is a common situation with injury victims who are not getting the time and attention they deserve from their current law firm. Our accident injury lawyers will help you understand what’s going on with your lawsuit and offer solutions if there are indications of incompetence or apathy by your attorney. We never charge for these consultations, so there’s nothing to lose by calling us for a free second opinion on your active injury case against Arby’s.
Hire Us at No Upfront Cost
That’s right – you can hire a lawyer experienced in restaurant accident injury cases at no upfront cost, thanks to the Zero Fee Guarantee. We know that finances are a primary concern when you’re trying to recover from an accident at an Arby’s location. This is why many accident victims choose to represent themselves and end up with a settlement that’s inadequate for the harm they’ve suffered.
Our goal is to bring you maximum payment for your injuries, while ensuring that your finances are never at risk. With the Zero Fee Guarantee, you have the assurance of knowing that legal fees are covered by Arby’s as a part of your compensation award. In the event we don’t win your case, you won’t pay a single dime in legal fees.
To schedule a free case evaluation on your Arby’s restaurant accident injury claim, please reach out to us as soon as you can.
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