Injured at a Starbucks Location

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They will often try to get you to settle for much less than what your case is worth.

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Injuries at Starbucks Can Happen in Many Ways

Slips and Falls: Customers at a Starbucks can hurt themselves by slipping and falling to the ground. Coffee and other drinks can spill on the floor. A wet floor is always dangerous. Food can fall on the floor and cause a person to slip. Bathrooms can also be hazardous. Toilets and sinks can cause the floor to be wet. Starbucks management and employees must regularly check the floors for hazards. A freshly mopped or waxed floor should have signs warning customers of any hazardous conditions.

Burns From Hot Beverages: When hot items like beverages or food are served, there is always a risk. An employee accidentally spilling hot coffee or tea on a customer can cause injury. Burns can cause a wide range of injuries and do serious damage. Burns from a hot beverage can leave permanent scarring. Burn injuries are also very painful.

Trips and Falls: Clutter and debris on the floor of a Starbucks can lead to injury. Store boxes or garbage can cause a person to trip. Losing your balance and falling on a hard surface can do harm. An uneven floor or cracked tile is hazardous.

Broken Chairs and Tables: If an injury is caused by a defect in the furniture at a Starbucks, they can be held responsible. Chairs and tables are in constant use. They should be routinely checked to make sure they are safe. Falling out of your chair can be disastrous. All types of injuries can occur from broken or defective furniture. Items must be repaired or removed if they are faulty.

Food Poisoning: This is often a food borne illness that can cause harm to customers. Starbucks sells more than just coffee. They provide food and other products that can cause food poisoning. Cross-contamination, bacteria, and expired products can cause illness. This can be extremely dangerous for the elderly and young children. The symptoms are many and can include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Severe cases of food poisoning can have serious complications. Dehydration can cause kidney damage and other more serious injuries.

Starbucks Mugs Recalled: This is not like your typical slip-and-fall accident. This is one of the latest injury shockers. Recently, Starbucks recalled 440,000 mugs that were sold to customers after reports of injuries. Mugs with hot coffee or tea were literally breaking in people’s hands. Severe burns and cuts on unsuspecting customers have caused quite the uproar. These products were available for sale online and in their stores. Claims like this can be complex. Having an attorney who understands these types of cases is important.

Starbucks must provide a safe environment for their customers.

Stores like Starbucks have a duty of care and a legal obligation.

These legal issues pertain to the premises liability laws of Nevada.

Stores must be maintained.

Preventive measures need to be in place that can minimize the chances of injuries.

If you were injured at a Starbucks, it is vital that you seek the help of a trained medical professional.

What If I Was Injured Working at Starbucks?

Getting injured at work can be traumatic.

It can happen in various ways. Starbucks, like other large corporations, will usually try to curtail the damages.

If the injury is minor, you may only need a bandage and then be back to work.

If injuries are more serious, there are some important steps that you should take.

• Get medical attention immediately from a healthcare professional.
• Report the incident to the supervisor.
• Have the manager or owner, in writing, fill out an incident report.
• Get authorized medical treatment for the injury.
• Keep a detailed record of all expenses and other damages related to the injury.
• File a workers’ compensation claim.
• Call Richard Harris. We have lawyers available to help.

The National Safety Council (NSC) has surveyed the most common reasons why injuries on the job occur.

These include overexertion, exposure to harmful substances, equipment-related accidents, and slips and falls.

Injuries will be unique to each accident. The amount of time it takes for a full recovery will also vary.

Your health is and should be your number-one priority.

We will help you with your workers’ compensation claim.

An injury at work can be damaging and confusing.

Starbucks likes to boast about how well it treats its employees.

This may be true most of the time.

Workers’ compensation cases can be more difficult to handle on your own.

The laws will vary from state to state.

Our legal experts can give you the best advice on how to move forward with your case.

Call us today for your free consultation.

Damages from a Starbucks Injury

Damages from an injury will depend on all the circumstances of your case.

Financial losses can be overwhelming after an accident at a Starbucks.

If the injury was due to the fault of another, it is possible to be reimbursed for these losses.

Richard Harris will fight to get you the maximum compensation that you deserve.

Medical Expenses: This includes the costs of any medical treatment or bills. Injuries can be long-lasting. Treatment may be ongoing. Surgery, rehabilitation, and therapy can be part of the recovery process.

Lost Wages: An injury can cause an individual to miss out on employment. It is possible to receive compensation for the time missed. If the injury is more serious, future earnings will be considered in the lawsuit.

Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering will often fall under this category. The emotional trauma of an injury can be distressing. Workers’ compensation may not always cover these costs. This is another reason to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Richard Harris by phone, email, or visit us in person.

Common Injuries from a Starbucks Accident

Accidents can happen anywhere when you least expect them.

Some injuries will be more serious than others.

The risk is always there, whether you are a customer or employee at a Starbucks.

• Traumatic Brain Injury: Hitting the head hard can result in TBI. If the symptoms are mild, a full recovery is possible. When head trauma is severe, there can be permanent damage. Loss of memory, headaches, and depression can affect a person’s quality of life.
• Spinal Injuries: This type of injury can result in paralysis. Long-term care is often needed if the spine is severely damaged. Back and neck injuries can be debilitating.
• Soft Tissue Injury: This can include sprains, strains, and ligament tears. These types of injuries may not be noticeable immediately. Surgery is common for these types of injuries to repair the damage.
• Cuts and Bruises: Cuts will cause bleeding. Serious lacerations can be extremely dangerous if not immediately treated.
• Bone Fractures: A slip, trip, or fall at a Starbucks can result in a broken bone. Legs, arms, wrists, hips, and tailbone are at risk in a fall to the hard floor.
• Internal Injuries: These can be some of the most life-threatening injuries. A person may not be able to tell the extent of the injury inside the body. Internal bleeding can be life-threatening when not treated properly.

It is important that, if you are injured, you always seek professional medical attention.

Starbucks The Company

When we think of coffee, Starbucks is one of the first brands that comes to mind.

It is known for roasting some of the highest-quality coffee in the world.

It started in Seattle in 1971.

With around 250 locations throughout Nevada, they are hard to miss.

Over the years, it has become more than just a place to grab a coffee.

They like to say that it has an atmosphere of acceptance. It is a place where customers can relax or get some work done.

Getting injured at a Starbucks is not something that anyone tends to think about.

However, accidents can happen. When it does, injuries can be devastating.

If you were injured at Starbucks, it is important that you seek the advice of an attorney.

Injuries can occur to guests as well as to employees on the job. If the injury was caused by an act of negligence, you may be able to receive compensation.

Our experienced personal injury attorneys at Richard Harris can help.

Let us examine all the facts and details of the accident.

First, we must be able to determine liability.

Once this is established, we can put together a case for you.

This will give you your best chance of having a successful outcome.