Jimmy John’s is a popular chain of American sandwich shops, known for their signature sandwiches, such as the J.J.B.L.T and the Gargantuan. Currently, the company has over 2,700 franchise locations within 43 states, making them one of the best known counter-service restaurants in the U.S. However, the cheerful and friendly atmosphere of a Jimmy John’s can hide a multitude of hazards. Injuries among customers and employees occur on a frequent basis at these places, and as an injury victim, it’s essential to learn about your rights from an experienced attorney.
Fast-casual restaurants like Jimmy John’s are prone to all kinds of accidents on the premises, especially slip and falls. If you need advice from a Jimmy John’s restaurant slip and fall lawyer, please reach out to us without delay. In addition to slip and falls, our law firm specializes in the recovery of settlements for the following accidents:
- Trip and fall
- Broken chair accidents
- Falling objects injury
- Injuries in public bathrooms
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Parking lot accidents
- Workplace injury claims
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Proving that the Restaurant is Responsible for Your Accident
The key to any premises liability lawsuit is to prove that the defendant (party you are suing) is legally responsible for the harm you’ve suffered on their property. This can be accomplished in many ways, but generally, you would have to establish the following:
- You were a customer or another type of legitimate visitor on the premises, which means that the restaurant owed you a duty of care.
- This duty of care was violated by a condition on the property that had the potential to cause an accident.
- Due to the restaurant’s failure to resolve the hazard, you had an accident on the property.
- The harm you suffered entitles you to monetary compensation from the property owner (business).
Essentially, you are trying to show that your injuries resulted from an act of negligence by the owner of the premises or someone acting on their behalf. That means hazards that were caused by employees can also entitle you to payment for an accident. This includes careless acts (for ex: not cleaning up a spill), as well as intentional ones, like assaulting or threatening a customer.
Establishing Jimmy John’s liability for your accident can be very challenging, so it’s important to work with an attorney that’s experience in accident injury claims against restaurants. The lawyers of Normandie are ready to take charge of your case and ensure that the defendant pays for the harm they’ve caused you.
What if I’m an Injured Worker?
Workplace injury is very common in restaurant settings, especially fast food and fast casual eateries, like sandwich shops. Repetitive motion injuries, deep lacerations, first to third degree burns, and broken bones are just some of the injuries that a Jimmy John’s employee can end up with.
The good news is, you do not have to prove that there was negligence by your employer to obtain compensation for a workplace accident. Instead of a personal injury claim, you would file for workers’ compensation benefits, which will cover your medical costs and lost wages while you are in recovery. For some people, their claims are relatively straightforward, but others struggle to navigate the claims process and obtain the payment they are entitled to. In many of these cases, the insurance company will unjustly deny a claim or dispute the worker’s degree of injury.
A California worker’s compensation lawyer is ready to advise you if you have any questions or concerns about your rights as an injured worker. We can represent you in any legal action against your employer or their insurance company and do whatever is necessary to bring you the funds you deserve by law.
Injuries You can Sustain at Jimmy John’s
Your settlement award from a lawsuit against Jimmy John’s includes multiple types of compensation, which are meant to cover the losses you’ve sustained as a result of your accident. Generally, the extent of your injuries and their effect on your life will determine the damages you can claim, which include medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages, just to name a few.
Here are some examples of injuries that are commonly associated with accidents at sandwich shops:
- Hip fracture
- Traumatic brain injury
- Burn injuries
- Dislocated joints
- Deep lacerations
- Broken facial bones
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Neck injury
- Spinal cord damage
- Torn ligaments, muscles, and tendons
- Internal bleeding
- Nerve damage / loss of function
- Chronic pain
What is the Estimated Value of my Settlement?
This is not a question we can answer without a thorough evaluation of your case, which we are happy to provide you with during a free case review with one of our legal experts. Many clients ask us for an average case value, and this too, is a difficult question to answer. As we mentioned before, the extent of your injuries is a critical factor in these situations. Injury claims with minor to moderate injuries may be worth around $10,000 to $50,000. For serious injuries that will take considerable treatment / rehabilitation, $150,000 to $500,000 may be a more appropriate settlement amount. For the most severe complications, like permanent disability, the compensation that’s awarded can exceed $1 million.
To speak with a restaurant lawsuit attorney about the approximate value of your case, please give us a call at our office.
How Long will it Take to Settle my Claim?
Frankly, the timeline to settle a case for an injury at Jimmy John’s can vary from just a few weeks to one or more years. Negotiating a fair amount of compensation for you and your loved ones is our number one priority, and we will do our best to accomplish that goal within 6 months. However, there are various complications that can add to the amount of time it will take to resolve your claim. This is particularly true with higher value claims that involve serious to severe injuries. It’s possible these cases will go to trial (though over 90% of lawsuits are settled before then), which can bring your case timeline to over two years from start to finish.
What is the Deadline if I want to File a Lawsuit?
The courts impose a strict statute of limitations on all personal injury claims, so it’s important to understand how long you have to file a lawsuit against Jimmy John’s. For most claimants, they will have two years from the date of injury to sue the company for monetary damages. There are situations where you may be given more time, but this has to be approved by the courts. However, extensions beyond the 2-year window are very rare, so it’s in your best interest to contact us immediately if you’ve been injured at a Jimmy John’s location.
Come and See us for a Free Second Opinion
If you have a claim against Jimmy John’s that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, please take advantage of a free second opinion at our law firm. There may be legitimate issues that are holding up your claim, as the legal process can be very slow at times. But it’s possible that your current lawyer is unable to manage their caseload or lacks the experience to handle the complexities of your claim. A premises liability lawyer at our office will evaluate your case, verify any issues of concern, and recommend the legal actions you can take. You can choose to do whatever you’d like with the information we provide, and you will never be charged for a second opinion from one of our attorneys. Contact us at your earliest convenience if you would like to schedule a free second opinion.
The Personal Injury Lawyers of Normandie
There’s no way to truly prepare for an accident, and in some cases, an injury is simply a matter of bad luck. But the vast majority of incidents at restaurants could have been prevented through basic, reasonable measures. If you believe that conditions at a Jimmy John’s caused you to be harmed on their property, please take some time to speak with the personal injury lawyers of Normandie.
There’s absolutely no risk in meeting with us for a free case evaluation. If you decide to initiate a claim or continue an existing lawsuit with us, you pay nothing under the Zero Fee Guarantee. This is our promise to you that the cost of legal representation will be charged to the defendant, and not you. That means we only receive payment by bringing you justice in the form of monetary compensation. If it turns out that we don’t win your case, you are completely off the hook for any legal fees.
A free case review on your rights and legal options is just a phone call away, so contact our law firm as soon as possible.
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