Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles is a chain of soul food restaurants with locations throughout the Los Angeles area. When it first opened in the 1970s, people were confused by the combination of waffles and fried chicken. But over time, the restaurant became “such an L.A. institution that people don’t even question the strange combo anymore,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
Soul food restaurants have grown in popularity over the years, but Roscoes’ remains a favorite hangout for many people living and working in Los Angeles. Along with good food, restaurants must offer a safe and clean environment for their customers. In addition, there must be security measures on the property that can help prevent incidents of sexual assault and other criminal incidents. If there is a failure in any of these areas, customers and visitors may end up with injuries from:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Falling object incidents
- Burns from hot grease, food, plates. etc.
- Muggings, robbery, and sexual assault due to lack of security
- Assault and battery / sexual abuse by a restaurant employee
- Parking lot accident, including injury to pedestrian
Those who are in an accident caused by careless or reckless conduct need reliable information on their rights and legal options. If you would like to schedule a free case evaluation with a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles accident injury lawyer, don’t hesitate to contact our office.
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Do I have the Right to Sue Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles?
As a general rule, you have the right to seek payment from a property owner if you were injured by a dangerous condition on their premises. You can also file a claim if someone that works for the business caused you harm, like physically assaulting you or burning you with a hot plate.
For example, if someone spilled soda on the floor, restaurant employees must put up Wet Floor signs to alert people to the hazard. Then, they must clean up the spill, making sure to use proper cleaning techniques, and leave the Wet Floor signs until the area is completely dry. If the spill remains on the floor and causes you to slip and fall down, you are allowed to file an accident claim with the owner’s insurance company.
If your claim cannot be resolved through a standard claim, you may need to file a lawsuit and prepare for the possibility of going to trial. It should be noted that most cases are not tried in court, as reaching a settlement is the most efficient and cost-effective way to resolve an accident claim.
Please note that this is a basic outline of the legal process that you may need to go through. As there are many steps and moving pieces of a personal injury lawsuit, we recommend that you seek guidance from a lawyer at our office.
Average Settlement for a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles Accident Claim
Case values for accidents at a restaurant can range between $10,000 and $3,000,000, though we have also obtained verdicts and settlements in excess of $5,000,000 for extreme injuries resulting from gross negligence. The amount is based on the payments you are entitled to and how much you can receive in each of these categories. Many victims think they can only recover the cost of medical bills and property damage (if they were in a car crash, for example). But you may also have the right to seek other damages, like pain and suffering, lost income, and emotional distress. For a free case review to see how much you are entitled to from a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles injury case, contact us today.
How Long will it Take to Settle my Case?
If you have serious to severe injuries, including emotional trauma caused by assault and battery or sexual abuse, it can take anywhere from 8 to 24 months to reach a settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached, the next step is to ask for a trial date. But it’s very rare that a case actually makes it in front of a judge and jury. For the most part, premises liability lawsuits are settled privately, even if a court date is scheduled. Unfortunately, getting to that point can be a lengthy process depending on the details of your case. On the other hand, your claim may be resolved in just a few months if you have minor to moderate injuries with no permanent complications.
How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
You have a total of 2 years from the date of the incident to file a claim for negligence with Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. The statute of limitations for a lawsuit can only be waived under exceptional circumstances, meaning it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to get an extension from the court system. The best thing to do is contact our law firm and speak with a lawyer who can sue for accidents at a restaurant. That way, you can be sure that a claim is filed on time and being handled by a seasoned personal injury lawyer.
Contact Our Law Firm
No matter what type of accident you were involved in, medical care and legal advice are essential to recovering from your injuries. Our law firm has decades of litigation experience in premises liability claims, and we know what it takes to negotiate maximum payment for the clients we represent.
Our services include the Zero Fee Guarantee, a policy where we protect your finances from start to finish. Instead of asking you for payment, we ask the defendant to include our expenses in the check you receive from a successful lawsuit. That means if we fail to bring you payment from an accident claim, you owe us $0 in legal fees.
We are ready to offer you a free consultation, so contact us right away if you or someone you know was injured at one of these Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles locations:
- 1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- 106 W Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003
- 730 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- 830 North Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
- 621 West Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
- 2110 South Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
- 1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
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