Georgia
Burger King Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Burger King was founded in 1954 in Florida. Within a few years, the hamburger chain debuted its signature flame-broiled Whopper sandwich. Rapid growth took place in the years that followed, and now Burger King reigns as the world’s second-largest fast-food chain.

Burger King restaurants can now be found throughout the United States and around the world, with more than 11 million customers buying food at its counters or drive-throughs every day. Burger King is required to provide safe conditions for all of its customers, and they can be held liable for injuries that occur on the premises.

If you suffered injuries in one of the more than 300 Burger King restaurant locations in Georgia, John Foy & Associates can help. We have more than 40 attorney teams committed to serving victims of negligence, and we offer a free no-obligation consultation. Call us at (404) 400-4000 today to find out more.

Slip and Fall Injuries

A slip and fall accident can occur if you lose your footing or trip over a misplaced object. You could sustain minor injuries or more severe and long-lasting damage that may affect your ability to earn a living.

Potential injuries you could experience after a slip and fall incident in a Georgia Burger King include:

• Back pain
• Spinal cord injury
• Dislocated shoulder
• A wrist or ankle injury
• Brain injury
• Broken bones
• Painful bruises or contusions
• Blood loss

You may be eligible to file a premises liability claim against Burger King for your injuries if its manager neglected his or her duty of care to provide safe conditions. This is a way for you to recover your losses for medical expenses and lost wages. In some cases, you can even seek compensation for the emotional toll of your pain and suffering.

Georgia law limits how much you can receive for damages, however, based on the degree to which you were at fault for your accident. This is called comparative negligence.

Comparative Negligence in Georgia

Court-ordered awards for damages in Georgia slip and fall cases are subject to the “modified comparative negligence” rule. This rule reduces the amount of your award based on your amount of fault.

For example, if you are awarded $10,000 for your injuries but were found to be 10% at fault for the accident, Burger King will have to pay you $9,000. Also, if the court rules that you are at least 50% responsible for the accident, you will be awarded no compensation.

Although this only applies to the compensation you are awarded if your case goes to trial, having a rule like this in place also affects potential settlement offers. If you have admitted even a portion of fault, it will most likely reduce the amount that Burger King is willing to offer you outside of court.

As you can see, it is imperative that you do not admit fault or sign anything that states you are even partially at fault for your slip and fall accident. But there are some things you should do after your Burger King slip and fall accident.

What You Should Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

The first thing you should do when you are injured in a slip and fall accident is to tend to your injuries. Call, or have someone else call, 911 if your injuries are life-threatening. Your health and safety are your top priority.

If you are physically able to stay at the scene of the accident, take the following steps to document what happened in preparation for a possible lawsuit against Burger King:

• Look around at any hazards that may have caused you to fall, including wet floors, inadequate lighting, or unexpected food or objects on the floor.
• Take photographs of the scene to document these hazards before they are rectified.
• Take photos of your injuries if they are visible. Some injuries such as low back pain cannot be seen, so you may need to visit a doctor for X-rays or other documentation.
• Note the locations of security cameras and ask for a copy of the video being recorded that may have captured your accident.
• Request a copy of Burger King’s official incident report.
• Gather witness statements (written or recorded) and contact information so your attorneys can reach out to them later, especially if they can corroborate your recollection of events.
• Call an experienced slip and fall lawyer like those at John Foy & Associates.

Contact John Foy & Associates Today

Once you hire John Foy & Associates to take your case, we will investigate your accident, negotiate with Burger King on your behalf, and make sure you meet important court deadlines. According to Georgia’s statute of limitations, you must file your slip and fall lawsuit within two years from the day your accident took place.

You do not have to go through life in pain, or needlessly struggling to pay medical bills because you were a victim of a slip and fall accident at a Georgia Burger King. Call John Foy & Associates today (404) 400-4000 for a no-risk consultation.