CAVA is a chain of Mediterranean restaurants that was founded by 3 friends, who were children of first-generation immigrants from Greece. Founders Ike Grigoropoulos, Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos created the restaurants as a way to pay homage to their parents and celebrate the Mediterranean cooking that they grew up with. Today, CAVA restaurants are well-known throughout California for their fresh and healthy dishes, like the Balsamic Date Chicken Bowl and their signature Greek Salad. CAVA also makes it a point to engage in charitable giving by hosting Community Days with local non-profits.
While such efforts have endeared CAVA to the many communities they serve, any restaurant is prone to hazardous conditions that can lead to the following accidents:
- Slip and fall / trip and fall
- Injuries from falling objects
- Burned by hot drinks, grease, or food
- Broken chair accidents (or broken tables)
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Parking lot accidents
If you or someone you know suffered bodily harm on the premises of a CAVA restaurant location, you may have the right to sue the business for monetary compensation. Of course, you can choose to represent yourself in an accident injury claim, but the legal process can be quite complicated and difficult to navigate on your own. To ensure that you receive every penny you deserve, please take some time to contact us and speak with a CAVA restaurant accident injury attorney.
What Kind of Injuries can I Include in a Lawsuit?
Essentially, you can demand compensation for any type of bodily harm that was caused by another party’s negligence. You can also ask for restitution for any of your belongings that were damaged in the accident, like your vehicle, cell phone, laptop, etc.
Below is a list of the injuries that we commonly come across in cases involving accidents at a restaurant:
- Cuts and abrasions
- Burn injuries
- Broken bones
- Skull fracture
- Traumatic brain injury
- Hip fracture
- Whiplash
- Dislocated joints
- Damage to the spinal cord
- Soft tissues injuries
- Internal organ damage (rupturing, bruising, internal bleeding)
- Scars and other forms of disfigurement
- Nerve damage
- Chronic pain (Complex regional pain syndrome)
- Respiratory distress
- Loss of consciousness
We also have to consider a victim’s psychological injuries, which are based on their emotional trauma from having been in an accident. Both physical pain and mental anguish factor into these injuries, which can cause significant harm to the victim for many years. Our law firm can help you receive payment for these invisible injuries, as well as physical signs of bodily harm.
Is the Restaurant Responsible for my Accident?
This is the most important question we will need to answer before we can proceed with a compensation claim against CAVA restaurant. Essentially, there are several elements you must prove in order to hold a business / property owner responsible for an accident on their premises:
- You were injured in an area that the restaurant is legally responsible for.
- Your injuries were caused by an incident that could have been prevented by the owner / employees. Alternatively, you were harmed by an employee (assault and battery, for example), for which the owner is vicariously liable.
- Since negligence by the restaurant caused you harm and suffering, you have the right to seek restitution through a premises liability lawsuit.
These factors may be easy to understand, but proving them to the court’s satisfaction is extremely challenging. Experience in the state’s premises liability laws, accident investigations, and court procedures is necessary to ensure that you receive the highest possible settlement. Our lawyers have the necessary skills to obtain justice for you and your loved ones, so call us to schedule a free case review.
Restitution from a Premises Liability Lawsuit
As someone that was injured by another party’s negligence, you have the right to seek monetary damages, which will reimburse you for the losses you’ve sustained. The exact damages you can ask for is something we will need to discuss with you in person. However, compensation for a restaurant accident injury claim include all or some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional distress
- Property damages
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
How Much can I Receive from a Successful Lawsuit?
This is another issue we will need to talk over with you in person, as there are many factors that must be examined before we can determine an approximate case value. We can say for sure that the degree of injury – to your body and mind – is the most important factor, as they affect so many areas of your life. Based on the circumstances, $25,000 to $50,000 may be appropriate for some injury victims. Other clients we’ve represented had significant injuries that impaired their ability to go to work or take care of their family. Settlements in those situations often exceed $1 million. One thing we can say for sure is that payments are much higher among claimants that hire an attorney, so please contact us to get started on an accident injury claim against CAVA restaurant.
Length of Time to Settle a Restaurant Injury Claim
The exact length of time to recover a settlement award varies from case to case, as it’s based on many factors that are beyond our control. For most of our cases, we are successful in negotiating a payment with the insurance company, which is the most efficient method for both sides. That process takes around 6 months for the majority of claims, though it’s possible that 12 to 18 months may be needed to secure a favorable settlement. Cases that take the longest are the ones that go to trial, though this is highly unlikely. But if arguing your case in front of a jury is the best option, the process of obtaining compensation can take 2 or more years.
Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit
The statute of limitations for a personal injury case depends on the cause of your accident, but as a general rule, you have 2 years to bring a lawsuit against a private business. Usually, the two-year period begins on the day you were injured, though there are limited circumstances that can buy you more time. But most claimants will not qualify for an extension, so you should contact a lawyer right away to discuss your rights and legal options.
Schedule a Second Opinion Consultation
While the legal process can be tough to get through, you should be receiving clear answers and consistent guidance from the lawyer that’s handling your case. If you feel like you are not getting the level of representation you deserve, please take a moment to contact us for a free second opinion. We would be happy to review your case and advise you of the steps we can take to bring about a favorable resolution. On the other hand, it’s possible that your lawyer is doing everything within reason, and if that’s the case, we are glad to give you the reassurance you need. Regardless of the outcome, this is a completely free service at Normandie Law Firm, so you have nothing to lose by coming in to see us at your earliest convenience.
We Offer Free Legal Services
That’s right – all our services are completely free to you from the moment you decide that we are the right law firm to represent you. Our belief is that justice should be accessible to anyone that’s been injured at the hands of someone else. That’s why we never charge upfront, and instead, bill all our expenses to the party you are suing. In short, we don’t get paid until we win your case and bring you the payment you deserve from a restaurant accident injury claim. If it turns out that we fail to recover your settlement, you owe us nothing as a promise under the Zero Fee Guarantee.
If you’re ready to discuss your legal options with a premises liability lawyer at our office, call us right away to schedule a free case evaluation.
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