Did You Slip and Fall at Wendy’s in Charleston, South Carolina? Let Our Attorneys Help
Wendy’s is a fast food restaurant with approximately 6,700 locations with a majority of them located in the United States. Of these locations, nearly 20 Wendy’s establishments are in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Each location serves thousands of customers on a regular basis. As customers continuously enter and exit the building and premises, slip and a fall accidents can occur. Spills, wet floors, dim lights, and broken or uneven floors may cause a patron to fall and injure themselves. Wendy’s employees have a duty to repair and clean up any messes at their fast food location. With an influx of customers, it may be harder for employees to maintain the premises and keep them free of hazards. However, all Wendy’s locations in Charleston have a duty to provide reasonable care to its customers by inspecting and repairing any hazards at the establishments. If a Wendy’s in Charleston does not meet this standard, they may cause a patron to have a slip and fall accident.
If you were injured while you were dining at Wendy’s, call the Steinberg Law Firm at (843) 720-2800 for a free consultation with an experienced South Carolina slip and fall attorney.
Slip and Fall Injuries to Customers at Wendy’s in Charleston, South Carolina
With many customers at Wendy’s locations in Charleston coming and going every day, the parking lot and floors inside may become worn over time. Parts of the parking lot may become broken filled with potholes. Or, the floor within a Wendy’s may become worn or broken. If the employees at a Wendy’s do not repair or maintain the floor, customers may slip and fall as a result. All of the Wendy’s locations in Charleston have a duty to make sure that the premises are safe from hazards they know about or should known. The most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
- Greasy floors
- Spilled liquids and dropped foods
- Ice or snow left on parking lot or in entry ways
- Broken stairs
- Recently mopped floors without wet floor sign
A sip and fall can result in one or more of the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Ankle and wrist sprains
- Broken and fractured bones
- Swelling
- Cuts and bruises
If you slip and fall at a Wendy’s in Charleston you may receive compensation for the accident and your injuries. The compensation can cover damages and costs for:
- Medical expenses
- Cost for medication
- Lost wages and future wages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident at Wendy’s:
You do not expect to slip and fall while you are at a Wendy’s in Charleston. If you do slip and fall there are important steps to take after you accident. They include:
1. Get medical attention immediately after your fall.
2. Do not give any statements to or sign any documents from any Wendy’s employees or representatives.
3. Document everything involving the accident, including:
- Date, time and location of your slip and fall
- Details about your fall
- Photographs of your injuries immediately after and days after your fall
- Names of witnesses, if possible or if any
4. Keep all records concerning your fall, including medical reports and bills.
5. Contact an attorney to handle your case and protect your rights. Call the Steinberg Law Firm at (843) 720-2800 and hire an experience South Carolina personal injury attorney.
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