Most people are devoted to a particular coffee shop for their morning caffeine rush, or for a pick-me-up during the day. While many people think of Dunkin or Starbucks when it comes to coffee, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has had a loyal legion of fans since the 1970s. The chain of coffee shops is particularly popular in California, since the very first Coffee Bean location opened in Los Angeles.
Like any other coffee shop, the Coffee Bean promotes a warm and friendly atmosphere, where customers can expect high quality service in a clean environment. But a restaurant or café can only come through on that promise when they take the necessary actions to prevent an accident on their premises. Hazards like slippery floors, defective steps and stairs, broken chairs, and lack of security measures can lead to the following accidents when a business is negligent in their duty of care:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Burns from hot drinks and food
- Hit by falling object
- Accidents in restaurant bathrooms
- Broken chair injuries
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Parking lot accidents
If you’ve suffered injuries at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, please contact us to learn about the compensation that may be available to you. Depending on the cause of your injuries, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit, which can help you obtain cooperation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other monetary damages. Call Normandie Law Firm to schedule a free, one-on-one meeting with a coffee shop accident lawsuit attorney.
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Suing for an Accident at a Coffee Shop
Before you can file a compensation claim against The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, you will need to prove several elements that are essential to a personal injury lawsuit:
- The business owed you a duty of care as a legitimate visitor or guest on their property.
- There was a dangerous condition on the property that caused you to be injured, or you were harmed from a deliberate act of misconduct by a store employee.
- The circumstances that caused your accident constitute negligence by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which entitles you to monetary compensation.
So, let’s talk about these principles in relation to an actual incident on the premises of a coffee shop. You are waiting in line for an order of 4 coffees, which you receive on a multi-cup coffee tray. However, the associate that prepared the order failed to secure one of the lids properly, which causes the coffee to spill on your hands and arms. As a result, you’ve sustained serious burn injuries, which gives you the right to sue the business for their negligence.
Please be aware that this is one of the more simplistic examples of liability for an accident case. Some cases, especially sexual assault and assault and battery claims may involve complicated circumstances that will be difficult to prove on your own. Your best form of defense is to hire an experienced store accident injury lawyer, who can help you gather the necessary evidence for a strong and solid case.
Injuries from an Accident at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
An accident at a coffee shop may not sound like a big deal, but you should never underestimate the severity of injuries you can be left with. Make sure to go a hospital right away to ensure that your injuries are properly diagnosed and treated right from the start. You must also have medical records if you plan on seeking compensation from the coffee shop. Your payment will compensate you for the losses you’ve suffered due to injuries, such as:
- Concussion and other kinds of brain injury
- Broken bones
- Fractures in the shoulder, collarbone, kneecap, tailbone, and other areas of the body
- Broken hip or pelvis
- Ruptured organs, like the spleen
- Dislocated jaw
- Soft tissue injuries
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Disfigurement
- Nerve damage
- Chronic pain
- Post-traumatic stress – anxiety, flashbacks, phobias, panic attacks, etc.
Statute of Limitations – Deadline to File a Lawsuit against The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
It’s essential to take action right away if you’ve suffered bodily harm and emotional trauma at a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location. Otherwise, you may exceed the statute of limitations set forth by the California courts and lose the right to file a lawsuit against the business. Normally, you have two years from the incident date to file a premises liability lawsuit. However, you should verify the statute of limitations with an accident injury lawyer to ensure that your paperwork is filed on time. Whether you need help with a slip and fall lawsuit or a car accident case, we are here to guide you every step of the way, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.
How Much is the Average Payment for These Cases?
Settlement ranges vary significantly in these cases due to various factors, like the degree of injury, the type of accident, and whether the defendant’s negligence was especially egregious or harmful. That’s why it would be better to ask what you can receive from a successful lawsuit based on your own circumstances.
If we had to provide estimates based on past verdicts and settlements, we would say that fall accident injuries like slip and falls are probably worth about $250,000 to over $2 million. For claims involving assault and battery, including sexual assault, $150,000 to $3 million may be a good range to keep in mind. But these are just estimates that may or may not reflect what you are entitled to as an accident victim. A Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf store accident injury lawyer can help you figure out what your own claim is worth, so contact us for a free case review.
What is the Estimated Timeframe to Settle my Claim?
In all honesty, there is no such thing as an “average” amount of time to settle an injury claim. On the one hand, we can say that it will take longer to settle cases with serious injuries, like hip fracture, brain injury, and nerve damage. But this should not be taken as a rule of thumb, as we can’t predict the defendant’s willingness to admit fault and work towards a fair payment amount. It’s always our goal to bring closure to an injury claim within 6 months, but the process can take 12 months or longer, and possibly up to several years if your case goes to trial.
Free Second Opinion
There’s no denying that some cases will take much longer than expected to resolve, even when it’s obvious that you were injured at the hands of someone else. Conversely, there are cases that slip through the cracks or sit on the back burner for months at a time due to an attorney’s incompetence or lack of commitment. A second opinion from an accident injury lawyer at our office can help you figure out what’s going on with your case and the legal actions that are available to you. To discuss your existing accident claim or lawsuit with one of our attorneys, call us to schedule a free second opinion.
Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
Stopping in at your favorite coffee shop should be an uneventful task, but a hazardous condition on the property can lead to an injury with devastating consequences. As an accident victim, it’s essential to learn about your rights under the state’s premises liability law, which we can discuss with you here at Normandie Law Firm. Our lawyers are thoroughly experienced in slip and fall lawsuits, assault and battery cases, and any other legal action involving negligence by a property owner or those acting on their behalf.
As part of our commitment to your case, we will not accept a single penny upfront if you decide to hire us. Instead, we will demand all legal fees from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf as a part of your settlement award. That means we don’t make a cent unless you do, nor will you receive any bills from us in the event we don’t win your case. To take advantage of the Zero Fee Guarantee at our law firm, simply give us a call as soon as possible.
We look forward to advising you of your rights and legal options during a free case evaluation.
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