A quick visit to a casual restaurant like Max & Erma’s can turn dark quickly if you suffer a slip and fall accident. You might face painful injuries, rising medical costs, and time you’re forced to take off work to recover. But you should not get stuck paying for these damages if you didn’t cause your accident. It’s time to talk to a Max & Erma’s slip and fall lawyer in Georgia.
Our slip and fall and injury lawyers at John Foy & Associates have been helping injured clients win what they deserve for over 20 years. We’re here to answer your questions and help you build a strong case. Plus, we do not charge you a fee unless we win you money, so there is no risk to you.
Contact us today and we’ll get started with a FREE, no-obligation consultation to go over the details of your case. Call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online to schedule your FREE consultation now.
What to Know About Max & Erma’s Restaurants
Max & Erma’s is a chain of casual dining restaurants found in the Eastern and Midwestern areas of the United States. The restaurant was founded in 1972 after two businessmen bought a local bar operated by a couple named Max and Erma Visocnik. The names stuck, but the business became a restaurant.
The restaurant chain changed owners in 2016 after 19 locations were closed due to underperformance. Max & Erma’s locations can still be found in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Menu items at Max & Erma’s include:
- Soups
- Salads
- Sandwiches
- Hand-crushed burgers and fries
- Kids meals and
- Desserts
If you were injured at any Max & Erma’s locations, including any former locations that have since closed, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Businesses have a duty to maintain safe premises (also known as premises liability). If they fail to uphold that duty, they should be held legally responsible.
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Actions You Should Take After a Slip and Fall Accident at Max & Erma’s
When you file a personal injury claim to seek compensation after a slip and fall accident, you’ll be dealing with the restaurant’s insurance company most of all. The insurance company is responsible for paying the costs of any injury that occurs on the property due to the restaurant’s negligence.
Unfortunately, insurance companies make the injury claim process difficult. The insurer will likely look for ways to reduce the value of your claim or deny it altogether. To legally protect yourself and have the best chance at full compensation, here are some things we recommend you do.
Take Pictures
Picture evidence can be really powerful in a slip and fall claim. The hazard or dangerous condition that caused you to fall may be cleaned up soon afterward, but a picture preserves the scene forever.
Unless you have a very old phone, you can use your phone to take pictures of:
- The entire scene of your accident
- The hazard or dangerous condition that caused your fall and
- Any visible injuries that you have after falling
You’ll also want to snap pictures from different angles, zoomed in, and zoomed out to show the entire scene. You can even take a video of the scene and explain what happened.
Report the Slip and Fall Accident
Make sure the manager or owner of Max & Erma’s knows that you fell and were injured. If you don’t know where to find the owner or manager, ask an employee to take you to them.
Get the full name, job title, and contact information for the person in charge that you speak with. Don’t discuss the specifics of who caused the hazard or apologize for any part of it. You’ll want to talk about the details with a lawyer first.
Talk to Witnesses
Restaurants are often busy, especially during prime dinner times. If any other people saw you fall (or noticed the hazard that caused your fall), talk to them. Ask them about what they witnessed, and ask if you can get their contact information to help support your case.
Your lawyer will use any contact information you get at the scene to gather witness statements soon after.
Get Medical Treatment
Insurance companies will often try to say that your injuries are not as serious as you’re claiming. If you wait too long to see a doctor, they will use that to reduce how much they have to pay you. Even if you feel okay at the moment, it’s important to get yourself checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible after leaving the place where your accident happened.
Contact a Max & Erma’s Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and fall claims can become complicated quickly, and insurance companies are often ruthless at trying to reduce the value of a claim. To level the playing field and make sure you are legally protected from the beginning, you should contact an experienced slip and fall lawyer.
Thankfully, most injury lawyers (like John Foy & Associates) do not charge a fee unless they win you money, so there are no upfront costs and no worry about paying for a lawyer unless you win a settlement.
You Have Two Years to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Georgia
The time to get started on your claim is now. In Georgia, you typically have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim seeking damages. You will need plenty of time to investigate and build your case before then.
To make sure you stay on track and have enough time to strengthen your case, contact a slip and fall lawyer in your area today.
Talk to a Max & Erma’s Slip and Fall Accident and Injury Lawyer in Georgia for Free Today
Don’t get stuck paying for a restaurant’s negligence after a slip and fall accident. John Foy & Associates is here to help you with your case. With more than 20 years of experience, we know what it takes to build a successful claim and maximize your chances of full compensation.
Call us today to schedule a FREE consultation with the best attorney for your case. Call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online to get started now.
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