Tom’s Burgers is a Los Angeles tradition, famous for their pastrami sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs. There are Tom’s locations in various cities throughout California, and countless people have enjoyed sitting down for a meal inside the restaurant or picking up a quick lunch or dinner from the drive thru.
Stopping by at Tom’s Burgers should be an enjoyable experience, but there may be hazards on the property that can cause you to be injured. Unfortunately, fast food restaurants are prone to all kinds of accidents, due to the number of conditions that can lead to serious harm. Business owners owe their patrons a duty of care, which means they must take all reasonable precautions to prevent one of the following accidents:
- Fall-related accidents: slip and fall / trip and fall
- Burn injury (from hot food / drinks)
- Falling objects
- Broken chair injuries
- Accident in parking lot
- Drive thru accidents
- Assault and battery / sexual assault
If an act of negligence by the restaurant owner or one of their employees caused you to be injured from one of these accidents, contact our law firm without delay. Whether you were a victim of assault and battery or fell from a slip and fall hazard, it’s essential to learn about your legal rights. Our accident injury lawyers will take immediate action on our case and bring you the compensation you’re entitled to.
Injuries from an Accident at Tom’s Burgers
California law requires property owners to inspect and maintain their property, and ensure that there are no hazardous conditions that can cause harm to another individual. If the hazard cannot be removed or fixed right away, warning signs should be placed so that people are aware of a potentially dangerous situation. Accidents can also happen from lack of security measures, like broken surveillance cameras, insufficient lighting, and missing locks. As a result, guests and visitors at Tom’s Burgers may end up with:
- Hip fracture / broken pelvis
- Damage to the facial bones
- Skull fracture
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Whiplash and other neck injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Nerve damage, also known as peripheral neuropathy
- Ankle, wrist, or hand sprain
- Shoulder fracture or dislocation
- Deep cuts or puncture wounds
- Life-threatening infection
- First to third degree burns
- Kneecap fracture or dislocation
- Torn ACL / MCL
- Disfigurement / permanent scarring
- Rupturing or puncturing of the internal organs
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list, so don’t worry if your specific injury was not mentioned. If you were harmed on the restaurant’s property due to a circumstance that the business knew about or should have known about, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. We are for you, whether you need a Tom’s burger slip and fall attorney, an assault and battery expert, or a car accident lawyer for a parking lot accident.
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Your Right to Sue Tom’s Burgers
In order to hold Tom’s Burgers responsible for your accident, there are several elements you will need to prove:
- You had legitimate reason to be on the premises – for example, you were a customer or someone visiting the restaurant for business purposes.
- There was a dangerous condition on the property that the restaurants failed to resolve.
- Due to the restaurant’s negligence, you had an accident that caused you bodily / emotional harm.
- The extent of your injuries require compensation, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, emotional distress, and property damage.
There are countless ways that a restaurant can be negligent in their duty of care. For example, a spilled soda that wasn’t cleaned up right away can result in a slip and fall. A light fixture that was improperly installed could fall on top of someone and cause a severe head injury. If there are no signs to direct traffic in the parking lot (or the signs are confusing), drivers can end up crashing into each other. These examples are fairly straightforward, but that may not be the case if you or your loved one had an accident at Tom’s Burgers. A free consultation with one of our attorneys can help you understand your rights and the legal actions that are available to you.
What is the Average Value of a Restaurant Accident Lawsuit?
As there are various accidents that can occur at a restaurant, it’s impossible to say what the average lawsuit against Tom’s Burgers is worth. A trip and fall claim, for example, may be worth anywhere from $250,000 to over $1 million when a commercial property is involved. On the other hand, settlements can range from $750,000 to several million dollars for an assault and battery case. If the victim died from their injuries, loved ones may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Values of $1.5 million or over are not unusual in these cases. However, it’s important to understand that your case is unique, and the value of your own injury claim is something you should discuss with an experienced attorney.
How long does it take to get Paid on these Cases?
The process to negotiate a settlement can take anywhere from 30 days to 18 months. Generally, the more severe your injuries, the longer it will probably take to recover your settlement. If we had to provide an average timeline, we would say that the majority of our claims are resolved within 6 to 8 months, but your ow case may take longer. If it’s clear that Tom’s Burgers’ insurance company is not willing to negotiate a fair settlement, we will go ahead with a lawsuit in order to recover your payment. Restaurant accident lawsuits take around 2 or more years, depending on whether your case goes to trial.
What is the Deadline to File a Lawsuit against Tom’s Burgers?
The statute of limitations to file a lawsuit against a restaurant is two years in most cases. If you are suing as the injury victim, the timeline is generally two years starting from the date of the accident. If you are seeking wrongful death compensation, the two-year window starts from the date of your loved one’s death.
However, you may have longer to seek monetary damages based on the type of harm you’ve suffered. Your personal circumstances can also affect the amount of time that you are given to sue the responsible party. If, for example, you were physically and/or mentally incapacitated after your accident to where you were unable to take legal action, the courts may grant you an extension beyond the normal statute of limitations. We can verify the statute of limitations that applies to your case and ensure that your lawsuit is filed on time.
Do you Offer Second Opinions on Active Injury Claims?
Yes, if you have questions or concerns about a lawsuit that’s being handled by another law firm, we are happy to provide you with a second opinion. This is a completely free consultation with a lawyer experienced in fall accidents, burn injuries, car crashes, and other incidents that are common at fast food restaurants. After an evaluation of your case, we will make recommendations that can help you get your case back on track. However, you are under no obligation to switch lawyers or follow through on any of our advice. Those decisions are ultimately up to you, and the consultation is free no matter what. If you’re ready to explore your rights and legal options, contact us for a free second opinion.
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Our law firm has been representing accident injury victims for over two decades. If you are looking for skillful and aggressive representation in a lawsuit against Tom’s Burgers, please consider a free consultation at our law firm.
Right now, you are confused and overwhelmed by the legal process. Even worse, you are struggling with additional expenses as a result of an unexpected injury and feel that an attorney is not something you can afford. That’s precisely why we offer a Zero fee guarantee, which makes all our services free to accident victims and their loved ones. We don’t make a cent unless we win your case, and at that point, it’s the restaurant that pays for our expenses. If we don’t recover your settlement, you owe us nothing under the terms of the Zero fee guarantee.
All it takes is a quick call to our office, where we can connect you with one of our legal experts.
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