This article discusses some of the most common injuries in restaurants and who is responsible. Restaurant injuries are a type of premises liability accidents.

The most common injuries in restaurants include:

• Food contamination
• Slippery floors
• Lack of railing or proper lighting in stairways
• Burns from hot food
• Food spilling on customers

To determine if the restaurant owner or manager is responsible for the injuries sustained at the restaurant, it’s critical that injured parties consult with a personal injury attorney. An attorney may be able to prove that the restaurant was negligent and therefore liable to the customer.

The restaurant has a duty of care to provide a safe environment for the customer. It is their responsibility to maintain, to fix, or to update items in the restaurant to maintain that safe environment. If the floor cracks, they have a duty to fix it.

What happens when a customer or employee is injured in the restaurant in the owner or manager is liable?
The victim can sue the restaurant in order to recover compensation. This compensation can cover:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Emotional pain or suffering

If you have questions regarding common injuries in restaurants or for information related specifically to your case, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.