Restaurant Liability

Everyone who owns land in the state of California is responsible for the safety of those who are on their property, both inside the building as well as on the outside premises. This law applies both to owners of private property as well as to owners of commercial property such as retail stores and restaurants. Anyone who owns a restaurant is responsible if preventable harm affects people inside the restaurant or in the parking lot. Restaurant owners are also liable for any harm that may come from illegal alcohol sales as well as food poisoning. Finally, if an attack or burglary happens on the premises and could have been prevented by better security or vigilance, the restaurant owner can be held responsible. If you have been injured or harmed as a result of restaurant negligence in Fresno, the owner can and should be held liable for it. Contact an experienced Fresno restaurant liability attorney who can help you get the compensation you need. 

Recent restaurant insurance studies have shown that slip and fall accidents account for approximately 40 percent of all insurance claims made by restaurant owners. This happens when restaurants fail to maintain their premises adequately to help prevent such accidents. Issues such as wet floors with no warning signs, uneven flooring, and poor furniture arrangement are common causes for such accidents. Other restaurant liability issues include illegal alcohol sales to minors or to individuals who are visibly intoxicated. If those individuals do harm to others as a result of their intoxication, the restaurant owner can be held liable. Finally, instances of food poisoning resulting from poor food safety procedures or practices lead to the restaurant owner being held responsible. If a restaurant has been negligent in assuring your safety in Fresno, get in touch with a highly-qualified Fresno restaurant liability attorney who can evaluate your claim. 

When a restaurant is negligent in keeping its clientele safe, serious consequences can and do occur, including serious injury and in some cases even death. Even a minor injury can result in additional medical bills, and if there is a serious injury the medical bills will skyrocket. In addition, the victim might experience lost wages, emotional distress, and potential financial ruin if he or she does not get adequately compensated. If you have been victimized by restaurant negligence, do not hesitate to contact an experienced and qualified Fresno restaurant liability attorney who can get you all the compensation you deserve under the law.