You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and other losses if you slipped and fell in a Hardee’s in Florida. Slip and fall accidents can result in broken bones and other serious injuries that can make it difficult for you to move forward with your life.
Fortunately, you can get help securing the damages you need to recover by contacting the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik. Find out exactly how our injury lawyers for slip and fall accidents at Hardee’s in Florida can help you by calling us at (855) 529-0269.
Learn More about Hardee’s Restaurants
Hardee’s was founded by Wilber Hardee in 1960 in North Carolina. The company sells hamburgers, chicken dishes, French fries, and other fast-food staples. Currently, there are thousands of Hardee’s stores in operation around the world.
It can be incredibly difficult to secure compensation after a slip and fall accident at a Hardee’s, as company representatives may work to deny your claim. You may need to contact a slip and fall accident lawyer right away to increase your chances of getting the damages that you deserve.
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(855) 529-0269Report Your Hardee’s Slip and Fall Accident Immediately
It is important that you handle a Hardee’s slip and fall accident the right way. This means that you should report your accident to a store employee before you leave. Make sure that your accident is properly documented with an incident report.
You should take a few other steps before you leave Hardee’s after you slip and fall. If at all possible, make sure that you:
- Take pictures of your injuries and the place where you fell and
- Get contact information from people who saw you fall.
Your slip and fall lawyer may be able to use these pictures and the testimony of witnesses when working to get you the compensation you need.
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(855) 529-0269Understand the Causes of Hardee’s Slip and Fall Accidents
There are a number of common causes for slip and fall accidents at Hardee’s in Florida. These accidents may occur if:
- Greasy food falls on the floor in the store
- Employees mop an area and do not mark it properly
- Rain blows into the entry or exit area of the store
- Areas of the floor are cracked or damaged
- The store is improperly lit during business hours.
You should be aware that these are only examples of possible causes for slip and fall accidents at Hardee’s. Jason and Debi Chalik can take on your case if you fell for other reasons while you were in the store. Contact us now so we can go over the specifics of your unique case.
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Types of Compensation for Hardee’s Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident at a Hardee’s can leave you dealing with high medical expenses and other losses. A premises liability claim could help you secure the damages you need to cover your:
- Healthcare costs
- Lost wages at work
- Lost earning potential
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish.
Make sure that you seek medical treatment promptly if you are hurt after you slip and fall in a Hardee’s. Sometimes, insurance agents working for Hardee’s will attempt to claim that you were not actually hurt when you fell. If you have the official medical records detailing the care you received, it can be easier to stand up to this claim.
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(855) 529-0269Information on Florida Premises Liability Claims
We mentioned that you could be able to get compensation through a premises liability claim in Florida. These claims may be right for you if your lawyer can demonstrate that:
- The property owner knew a hazard existed in their property AND
- They did not remove the hazard in a timely fashion OR
- They did not warn you properly about the hazard.
Jason and Debi Chalik can begin investigating your case right now to gather evidence regarding the liability of the property owners. We can even look for evidence of previous slip and fall accidents at the Hardee’s where you fell to strengthen your case.
Let us work to bring you a fair settlement offer. We can negotiate with insurance agents working with Hardee’s. We can also work to secure you a favorable verdict in the court system in Florida if insurance agents refuse to treat you fairly.
A Hardee’s Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Take immediate steps to get full compensation after a slip and fall accident by contacting the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik. You can reach us by completing our online contact form or calling (855) 529-0269 to get a free consultation. Our injury lawyers for slip and fall accidents at Hardee’s in Florida are standing by to help you.
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