New York City and the Bronx are home to countless great restaurants and eateries. If you live in the Bronx, there’s a good chance you frequently dine out with family, friends, or on your own. In most cases, of course, dining out is a pleasant experience. When it’s not, it’s usually due to a bad-tasting meal. However, there are times where people may sustain serious injuries in restaurants, often due to no fault of their own. If you’re one of them, you should continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bronx slip and fall attorney to learn more about restaurant liability and whether you have valid grounds to bring a personal injury claim. Here are some of the questions you may have:

What is restaurant liability?

Restaurant liability is a term used to describe a restaurant’s duty to keep its diners reasonably safe. For example, restaurants should always put up wet floor signs after mopping to avoid unnecessary slip and falls. When a restaurant fails to keep its diners safe and someone is injured because of unsafe restaurant conditions, there’s a strong chance they will have a valid premises liability claim against the restaurant.

What are some examples of when restaurants may be liable for an injury?

There are various causes of restaurant accidents, and often, restaurant management or staff are responsible. Some of the most common types of restaurant accidents we see that are often caused by negligent restaurant management/staff are as follows:

• Burns from hotplates
• Spills left uncleared away
• Dim lighting
• Poor security
• Unsafe parking lots

Who should I call if I’m injured because of unsafe property conditions?

If you’re hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, the first thing you should do is call 911 so you can receive immediate medical attention and have the police document your accident. You should also take pictures of the dangerous restaurant conditions to cause your injury, and ask anyone who witnessed your accident for their contact information. Once you’re treated in a hospital, you should make it a point to call a personal injury lawyer you can depend on. Our firm has decades of experience representing wrongfully injured clients in New York City, and we are here to help you as well.

CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED NEW YORK CITY FIRM

Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 212-421-0300 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.