Slip-and-fall accidents are extremely common, and like most other accidents they are often caused by someone else’s negligence. The restaurant’s management, staff, and even property owner are all obligated to take reasonable steps to keep the premises clean and safe for you. If they fail in this obligation and you have a slip-and-fall accident as a result, they may be held legally liable for your injuries and required to pay you damages.

If you’ve been injured at a Wingstop or similar wing restaurant, you may have substantial losses. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you may be able to file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for your injuries. If you work with an experienced local attorney, not only can you leverage their considerable knowledge and skill for your claim, but if they take the case on a contingency basis—as is typical—you won’t need any money to start and their fees will come from your settlement.

What to Do Immediately Following an Accident in a Wingstop

If you’ve just been hurt in a Wingstop, you might be a little overwhelmed initially. There are a few things that can be done, however, that can help protect any potential claim you may file. Immediately after the accident, you should try to do these things:

  • Take with witnesses and get their contact information.
  • Create a record of the accident by having an accident report prepared by a member of management. This establishes your accident as a fact. Be sure to get a copy of it.
  • Take lots of pictures of the accident scene and the cause of the accident. This may be needed to show negligence.
  • Get a medical evaluation even if you don’t feel you need it. If you are injured, you will need to establish this as fact and prove that your injuries occurred because of this fall to prevail in a legal claim. Medical records will be critical to your case.

Why Should I Work with an Attorney?

Most people are capable of filing an injury claim themselves, but then they need to go up against the insurance company. The insurer takes advantage of victims without legal counsel every single day, lowballing them, denying their claim entirely, or running out the clock on their options. A lawyer won’t let this happen and will fight hard for your case. 

Your attorney will act as your expert negotiator during settlement talks. In the unlikely event that the insurer refuses to settle fairly, your attorney will file a lawsuit on your behalf and be by your side throughout litigation.