Founded in Capitola, California, Pizza My Heart is a familiar presence to those in the San Francisco Bay Area. The pizza restaurant chain began as one location in 1981, but a merger with Pizza-a-Go-Go in 1997 led to a significant expansion of the business. The restaurants are known for their surf-themed décor, which was a favorite pastime of the founders.
A casual, laid-back attitude and great food has been the key to Pizza My Heart’s success. But many other aspects are involved when you are the owner of a large restaurant chain. Maintenance of the property, proper training and supervision of employees, and adequate security measures must be in place at all times. When restaurant owners are not diligent in these areas, people can easily be injured from:
- Slip and falls
- Trip and fall incidents
- First and second degree burns
- Objects falling off of walls, ceiling, shelves, etc.
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Parking lot accidents
Monetary compensation may be available to you if negligence by the owner of the business or their staff members is the reason you were harmed at a Pizza My Heart location. Please don’t delay in giving us a call and speaking to a lawyer with experience in restaurant accident injury cases.
Our Recent Verdicts and Settlements
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Filing a Lawsuit for being Injured at a Restaurant
Accidents happen for many different reasons, and it’s not always possible to hold someone responsible for your injuries. So, what are the conditions that must be met in order to sue Pizza My Heart for an incident at one of their restaurants? The basic qualifications for a lawsuit are as follows:
- You were on the property for a legitimate reason, either as an invitee or a licensee (on the premises for a business reason or social reason).
- There was a dangerous condition on the property that was responsible for your accident.
- Your accident could have been prevented had the owner taken reasonable measures, like cleaning up a spill or providing adequate training to their employees.
- As the owner breached their duty of care to you, the business owes you compensation in the form of monetary damages.
Don’t worry if any of this is confusing to you. There are many aspects of the law that are challenging to understand and apply to your own situation. That’s what we’re here for, with our many years of experience in the recovery of settlements for accident victims and their loved ones.
Pizza My Heart Store Locations in California
Though Pizza My Heart is a regional chain of restaurants, they still have an impressive number of locations throughout the Bay Area. If you sustained injuries from an accident at any of these locations, contact us right away so that we can advise you of your rights and legal options:
- 253 Center Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
- 235 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
- 19409 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- 7281 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, CA 94568
- 9 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
- 2353 E 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
- 1116 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- 660 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940
- 1037 El Monte Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
- 209 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
- 2180 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
- 220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 831 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
- 864 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
- 2023 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
- 117 E. San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112
- 4898 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
- 1390 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
- 850 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA 95130
- 140 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
- 3141-D Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon, CA 94582
- 4300 Great America Parkway #148, Santa Clara, CA 95054
- 700 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
- 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
- 110 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
- 1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Average Case Value of an Injury Case against Pizza My Heart
Before we can say what an injury case is worth, we must examine a variety of factors that are specific to the accident and the resulting injuries. These issues are different for each claimant, which is why it’s impossible to calculate an average case value for a lawsuit against Pizza My Heart. Settlements may start at around $15,000 for minor injuries and go all the way up to $2,000,000 and above if serious injuries are involved. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you would like to figure out the value of your own case.
What is the Estimated Time to Settle these Cases?
The process of recovering a personal injury settlement can take around 6 to 10 months on average, and possibly longer based on the necessary legal actions. In general, cases tend to take longer when they involve severe injuries, as any business will fight to avoid paying out a 6 to 7 figure award. This is where an attorney’s experience really matters, though receiving the payment you deserve is important, no matter how badly you’ve been hurt at a Pizza My Heart restaurant. If private negotiations are unsuccessful, requesting mediation or a trial is the next step. At that point, it can take over two years to bring you compensation from a slip and fall claim, assault and battery case, or any other lawsuit against the business owner.
Can You Help me I was Injured at Work?
Our lawyers can definitely assist you if you are seeking payment for a workplace injury. Those employed by Pizza My Heart are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they have an accident while they’re at work. You will need to obtain instructions and the proper claim forms from your employer, so let them know right away if you have a work-related injury.
Filing a workers’ comp claim should not be a complicated process, but it can be if English is not your first language. Normandie Law Firm has workplace injury attorneys that speak a wide variety of languages, including Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. Aside from a language barrier, workers can also face obstacles if they don’t understand why their claim was denied by the insurance company.
Our labor law attorneys can help you with any issue related to a workplace accident claim, so please call us to schedule a free case review.
Statute of Limitations for an Accident Injury Claim
Even if you have grounds to file a lawsuit against Pizza My Heart, you can lose the right to sue if you don’t file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations. For cases involving injury by a negligent party, the time limit is two years, unless you meet exceptional circumstances as defined by the California court system. We can talk to you about these exceptions during a free consultation, but it’s not a good idea to wait on an accident claim, no matter how much time you have to file a lawsuit.
This is particularly true for workers’ compensation claims, which must be initiated with your employer within 30 days. Then, you must complete the claims process within one year from the accident date. If you miss these deadlines, your right to coverage for medical expenses and lost wages will be denied.
Contact Our Law Firm
You should not have to fear the possibility of an injury when you are at a restaurant. Unfortunately, many places do not keep up with safety and cleaning standards, and this is precisely why accidents are so common at businesses that serve food and drinks. Whether you need a slip and fall lawsuit attorney or a burn accident injury lawyer, Normandie has you covered. Aside from helping recent injury victims, we offer free second opinions to anyone with a pending accident claim against Pizza My Heart.
You never have to worry about legal fees while we fight to recover your payment. We have a contingency fee structure that allows us to demand payment from the business you are suing. That means all of our expenses are covered by the defendant as a condition of winning your case. If we do not deliver the payment you are owed, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee so you won’t be responsible for any legal fees.
A free consultation with a Pizza My Heart accident injury lawyer is just a phone call away. Contact Normandie Law Firm to discuss your available legal options.
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